And yet another gunong

Ferguson · 14th April 2019, 07:44 PM

So, I wasn't going to buy any more gunong. Then I found this one on Ebay, described as "Antique Made In India Knife / Dagger with Silver / Wood Scabbard 10.75”. Priced reasonably, and no other bids. The blade was scratched and rusty, and the metalwork was caked with metal polish. A couple hours of pleasurable work and this beauty emerged. Overall 10 3/4" (27.3 cm) long in the scabbard with a 6 3/4" (17.1 cm) pattern welded blade. Banati wood hilt that is a bit straighter that the more modern type. I'm guessing Pre-WWII, but would love input on the suspected age. Seems to be silver fittings. All comments welcome. Thanks!
Steve

Battara · 14th April 2019, 07:58 PM

Dry nice Tito Gunong!

The filigree ring in the middle of the hilt is a little different pattern than the one you usually see.

Sajen · 14th April 2019, 08:16 PM

Hello Steve,

Very nice gunong, you have had good luck that I haven't noticed it!

Very good TLC you have given it and the blade shows a pleasing pattern after you have etched it. Age I would guess to early 19th century.

Regards,
Detlef

Ferguson · 18th April 2019, 03:43 PM

Thanks gentlemen for your comments. I too think the age is from the early 1900s.

Steve

kronckew · 18th April 2019, 08:04 PM

Nice one, Steve. You are well on your way to your goal of owning every gunong in the world (except mine).

CharlesS · 19th April 2019, 01:40 PM

There are never too many gunongs when they are this nice Steve!

Sajen · 20th April 2019, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Age I would guess to early 19th century.

Early 20th century was meant, sorry!

mariusgmioc · 20th April 2019, 11:44 PM

Exceptional catch! Congratulations!
Very good cleaning as well.
However, I find the etching too strong. If it were mine, I would give the blade a polish to grit 1000, so that the patern would be faintly visible.

Ferguson · 22nd April 2019, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Early 20th century was meant, sorry!

I was sure that was what you meant.

Steve

Ferguson · 22nd April 2019, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Exceptional catch! Congratulations!
Very good cleaning as well.
However, I find the etching too strong. If it were mine, I would give the blade a polish to grit 1000, so that the patern would be faintly visible.

I understand and agree. I increased the contrast in the picture so the pattern would be more visible. In person the pattern is much lower contrast.

The blade was very rough and I was out of several grades of abrasive paper.

I will polish further and do another light etch.

Thanks

14th April 2019, 07:44 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	And yet another gunong So, I wasn't going to buy any more gunong. Then I found this one on Ebay, described as "Antique Made In India Knife / Dagger with Silver / Wood Scabbard 10.75”. Priced reasonably, and no other bids. The blade was scratched and rusty, and the metalwork was caked with metal polish. A couple hours of pleasurable work and this beauty emerged. Overall 10 3/4" (27.3 cm) long in the scabbard with a 6 3/4" (17.1 cm) pattern welded blade. Banati wood hilt that is a bit straighter that the more modern type. I'm guessing Pre-WWII, but would love input on the suspected age. Seems to be silver fittings. All comments welcome. Thanks! Steve Attached Images

14th April 2019, 07:58 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Dry nice Tito Gunong! The filigree ring in the middle of the hilt is a little different pattern than the one you usually see.

14th April 2019, 08:16 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Steve, Very nice gunong, you have had good luck that I haven't noticed it! Very good TLC you have given it and the blade shows a pleasing pattern after you have etched it. Age I would guess to early 19th century. Regards, Detlef

18th April 2019, 03:43 PM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thanks gentlemen for your comments. I too think the age is from the early 1900s. Steve

18th April 2019, 08:04 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	Nice one, Steve. You are well on your way to your goal of owning every gunong in the world (except mine).

19th April 2019, 01:40 PM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	There are never too many gunongs when they are this nice Steve!

20th April 2019, 11:44 PM	#8
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,903	Exceptional catch! Congratulations! Very good cleaning as well. However, I find the etching too strong. If it were mine, I would give the blade a polish to grit 1000, so that the patern would be faintly visible.