Barong from ebay

Sajen · 12th November 2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

gorgeous,

can't wait to see the blade etch, the photos seem to have hints of activity, maybe wishfull thinking.

p.s. - superglue works wonders on hairline cracks in wood hilts. keep wicking it in till it's full then it can be sanded or trimmed flush & crack is essentially gone forever.

Thank you for your kind words, hope as well to see a laminated blade!

I am not a fan of superglue by restoration and the cracks are very minor. I have oiled the wood and hope that the cracks don't become bigger and the patina is very nice and will be going by sanding.

Regards,

Detlef

kronckew · 13th November 2011, 07:39 AM

if they're not structurally significant, i'd not use superglue either

Sajen · 18th December 2011, 03:14 PM

Just etched the blade and was positively surprised since the blade have a very nice lamination. Now only need to fill again the open space from the ferrule. Will post pictures when all work is done. I think the investment from 70$ was ok!

Spunjer · 18th December 2011, 03:33 PM

beautiful pattern, sajen! what did you use to etch?

Sajen · 18th December 2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

beautiful pattern, sajen! what did you use to etch?

Hi Spunjer,

I have used vinegar. Heated the blade and the vinegar as well.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 5th February 2012, 10:34 AM

All work is done now! I have used the mixture Indiana suggested. What do you think?

Regards,

Detlef

Indianajones · 5th February 2012, 01:57 PM

Hi Detlef,
well nice result for so far, not? I would perhaps carefully cut off the black resin going over the 'edges' and as it looks a bit dry -in comparisson to how the resin should look- put a bit brown wax on it (just on the black resin) (and some dust?).

B.tw. if the blade was forged with 'layers' it would still clearly have been visible when you bought it. The blade would have a yellowish hue (sometimes rainbowhues) and show thin black outlined 'clouds'.
The silverish metal is probably a well used mixture of silver and nickel, obtained from melting down coins.

Your "tribal town-neighbour" (you know who I mean!?) has a nice barong with layers I believe at the moment.

Best greets, Walter

18th December 2011, 03:14 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	Just etched the blade and was positively surprised since the blade have a very nice lamination. Now only need to fill again the open space from the ferrule. Will post pictures when all work is done. I think the investment from 70$ was ok! Attached Images

5th February 2012, 10:34 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	All work is done now! I have used the mixture Indiana suggested. What do you think? Regards, Detlef Attached Images

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13th November 2011, 07:39 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,286	if they're not structurally significant, i'd not use superglue either

18th December 2011, 03:33 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	beautiful pattern, sajen! what did you use to etch?

5th February 2012, 01:57 PM	#7
Indianajones Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 180	Hi Detlef, well nice result for so far, not? I would perhaps carefully cut off the black resin going over the 'edges' and as it looks a bit dry -in comparisson to how the resin should look- put a bit brown wax on it (just on the black resin) (and some dust?). B.tw. if the blade was forged with 'layers' it would still clearly have been visible when you bought it. The blade would have a yellowish hue (sometimes rainbowhues) and show thin black outlined 'clouds'. The silverish metal is probably a well used mixture of silver and nickel, obtained from melting down coins. Your "tribal town-neighbour" (you know who I mean!?) has a nice barong with layers I believe at the moment. Best greets, Walter