29th November 2009, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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5 Gunong
Finally took some pictures of the gunong I've acquired over the last few months. Nothing spectactular, just good solid pieces.
This next piece didn't show much pattern after an etch. It had some pitting, so I decided to give it a soak in EvapORust, a non-aggressive rust remover. The solution was old and about worn out so I left it in overnight. The blade came out almost black, and when I wiped it off, show a very interesting pattern. Almost a pamor pattern. Never had that happen before. Don't understand the chemical process that took place, but I'll take luck over skill any day. Thanks for looking, Steve |
29th November 2009, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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Hi Steve
Very nice group but I would think it is getting a bit cramped in your house by now I have plenty of room left by me so if you need to free up some space you know who to call |
29th November 2009, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a little gunong collection going on there.
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29th November 2009, 08:45 PM | #4 |
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Hello Steve,
Great looking new additions to your ever growing gunong collection. How many does that make now, half a million? You're going to have to start your own museum at this rate. Very interesting patten in the blade of the last one. Robert |
5th December 2009, 02:15 PM | #5 |
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Nice addition to your great collection! No. 4 have an interesting handle.
Regards, sajen |
6th December 2009, 11:27 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for your comments gentlemen. The nice thing about gunong is the endless variety, and small size. They don't take up much space! The hilt on #4 is all wood, with a separate wood guard, wrapped in thin brass. The blade on #5 is a puzzle to me. Thinner and more numberous laminations than what one normally sees on PI pieces.
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18th December 2009, 01:23 AM | #7 |
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very nice
for the growing colletion get any new moro kris in your hands grt jan smit amsterdam holland merry christmas and a fine new year |
25th December 2009, 09:25 AM | #8 |
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The fourth one in particular is gorgeous! I love it!
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