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11th August 2012, 03:22 AM
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Very nice older barong. My guess it is from Samal. The carvings on the pommel are similar to mine and mine is Samal.
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11th August 2012, 05:49 AM
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I'd say you got a good deal on that Detlef. If i had seen that auction i might have given you a bidding war.
 Still looking for the right barong for the right price. 
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11th August 2012, 05:51 AM
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11th August 2012, 12:37 PM
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nice warrior's barung, detlef! are the wraps leather, or twine?
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11th August 2012, 03:26 PM
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Regards, Detlef |
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11th August 2012, 03:29 PM
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Any suggestions how I can remove the coating from shellac?
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11th August 2012, 09:38 PM
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Hi Sajen, yep nice one. Saw it but isnt my stuff. I bet the handle is 'twine' covered with black paste (resin; authentic).
To remove the shellack I would use paintremover; a tin of fluid acid that only reacts on the chemical lack but not with the organic material! Doesnt cost much and is bit acid to the skin (!). Apply richly to the handle >no worries< and wait (sometimes it take a while before working) and perhaps best is to whipe it off carefully with tissue in combi with an extra soft toothbrush for the holes etc. Or wash it quickly off with hot water (n toothbrush) and dry immediately after with tissue. Water will probably take more patine off than the 'dry tissue-whipe' method. Good luck. Btw been sawing that billiardball already?!? he he he. Would love to see you do that!  Greets Wouter |
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11th August 2012, 03:16 PM
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I am sure you will find one by time. To be open I never have thought that I will get it by this price.Regards, Detlef |
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11th August 2012, 03:13 PM
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thank you for the hint of origin. Indeed similar carvings! Regards, Detlef |
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