5 Gunong

[Ferguson]

Finally took some pictures of the gunong I've acquired over the last few months. Nothing spectactular, just good solid pieces.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009.jpg

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. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-pattern1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Gunong/gunong-11-2009-tip.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Steve

[Lew]

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 ;) :D

[Battara]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a little gunong collection going on there. :p

[Robert]

Hello Steve,
Great looking new additions to your ever growing gunong collection. How many does that make now, half a million? :D :D :D You're going to have to start your own museum at this rate. Very interesting patten in the blade of the last one.


Robert

[Sajen]

Nice addition to your great collection! No. 4 have an interesting handle.

Regards,

sajen

[Ferguson]

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.
Steve

[vampire]

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

[ThePepperSkull]

The fourth one in particular is gorgeous! I love it!