My gunong collection and some thoughts

[Spunjer]

there's something about gunongs: they are so simple, yet so elegant. nice set you got there, Detlef! on the latest member of your family, i really love the lamination pattern on that one! very, very controlled! if you don't mind me asking, what did you use as an etchant for it? one of this days, i will try to etch my gunongs just to see if they're laminated or not. i guess i just take them for granted which i shouldn't...

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

there's something about gunongs: they are so simple, yet so elegant. nice set you got there, Detlef! on the latest member of your family, i really love the lamination pattern on that one! very, very controlled! if you don't mind me asking, what did you use as an etchant for it? one of this days, i will try to etch my gunongs just to see if they're laminated or not. i guess i just take them for granted which i shouldn't...

Thank you Ron,

and I agree with you, it's a very controlled lamination, never thought to find it by this gunong. I've used a mixture from vinegar concentrate and citric acid mixed with water (20/80 %). Don't worry, I think that minimum 50% of all gunong blades are laminated.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Here the pictures of the restored gunong from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=gunong

Jose have done a remarkable job. The blade isn't laminated.

[kronckew]

minor point: the grip is on upside down. other than that, good job.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

minor point: the grip is on upside down. other than that, good job.

My first thought as well, good observation. But the blade fit only in this position inside the scabbard. And have a look to the sheathed knife, this is the way they look when inside scabbard. Maybe Jose can add his thoughts about this.

Regards,
Detlef

[Battara]

Not sure why the blade was made "upside down" but this is what is it. The other unusual aspect is the way the scabbard was made. The okir style and the manner of execution do not seem to me to be as "professional" as other examples. I wonder if the artisan was Lumad or part Lumad, even though the motifs are Moro (perhaps Maguindanao).

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

Not sure why the blade was made "upside down" but this is what is it. The other unusual aspect is the way the scabbard was made. The okir style and the manner of execution do not seem to me to be as "professional" as other examples. I wonder if the artisan was Lumad or part Lumad, even though the motifs are Moro (perhaps Maguindanao).

Thank you Jose. Will take some close ups from the scabbard tomorrow by daylight that the others can see what you mean.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

The other unusual aspect is the way the scabbard was made. The okir style and the manner of execution do not seem to me to be as "professional" as other examples. I wonder if the artisan was Lumad or part Lumad, even though the motifs are Moro (perhaps Maguindanao).

Here a close up from the okir work at the scabbard.