Finally etched my gunong

[kronckew]

as steve furguson asked me about etching this a while back, i finally got out the vinegar & did it.

looks like it's got a hardened edge & a softer core, but no fancy patterns like some of steves.

blade
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/kronckew/Filipino/P8010033_4_5Enhancer.jpg

overall view
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/kronckew/Filipino/P8010024_5_6Enhancer.jpg

cruddy rainy day today so the light was not good for pictures, may try again tomorrow if it's sunny.

[Battara]

Looks more like differential heat treatment.

[kronckew]

Looks more like differential heat treatment.


which is one of the ways to get a hardened edge. ;)

[Atlantia]

Very nice! Do you havce a before and after for the 'contrast shot'?
It looks great, nice chunky little chap.

[kronckew]

this is the before etch:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/kronckew/Filipino/gunong2-1.jpg

the after is as above ;)

[Ferguson]

I've always loved that piece. Ferric Chloride would probably bring out more contrast, but vinegar is much more traditional and is safer. Some gunong just don't have much contrast in the steel. Subtle is good! Thanks for taking the time and trouble to do this and post it!
Steve

[Atlantia]

A good result Kronckew :)
I agree with Steve, subtle is nice.