5 Gunong
 

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/v1...-11-2009-a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...-11-2009-b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...-11-2009-c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ng-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/v1...-11-2009-d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...9-pattern1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...1-2009-tip.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Steve

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

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

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

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

Regards,

sajen

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

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

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