Barong from ebay

Sajen · 29th October 2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew

Yup looks just like the one I have that is Samal for sure

Thank's!!

Sajen · 12th November 2011, 03:12 PM

Yesterday I received the barong and I am pleased with it, special by the price I paid for. The front crest of the banati wood pommel is old broken what wasen't clearly to seen by the sellers pictures. The sleeve isn't from silver but from an alloy which is unknown for me, I think a german silver alloy. The wooden pommel is oiled with a good wood oil and shows a nice grain and good patina. The ferrule is bend out and need still a little care but is polished. The blade is partly polished and still need an etch. I will try to use the mixture Indianajones suggested for the resin alternative. Will post pictures when all work is done.

Regards,

Detlef

kronckew · 12th November 2011, 05:15 PM

gorgeous,

can't wait to see the blade etch, the photos seem to have hints of activity, maybe wishfull thinking.

p.s. - superglue works wonders on hairline cracks in wood hilts. keep wicking it in till it's full then it can be sanded or trimmed flush & crack is essentially gone forever.

Sajen · 12th November 2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

gorgeous,

can't wait to see the blade etch, the photos seem to have hints of activity, maybe wishfull thinking.

p.s. - superglue works wonders on hairline cracks in wood hilts. keep wicking it in till it's full then it can be sanded or trimmed flush & crack is essentially gone forever.

Thank you for your kind words, hope as well to see a laminated blade!

I am not a fan of superglue by restoration and the cracks are very minor. I have oiled the wood and hope that the cracks don't become bigger and the patina is very nice and will be going by sanding.

Regards,

Detlef

kronckew · 13th November 2011, 07:39 AM

if they're not structurally significant, i'd not use superglue either

Sajen · 18th December 2011, 03:14 PM

Just etched the blade and was positively surprised since the blade have a very nice lamination. Now only need to fill again the open space from the ferrule. Will post pictures when all work is done. I think the investment from 70$ was ok!

Spunjer · 18th December 2011, 03:33 PM

beautiful pattern, sajen! what did you use to etch?

12th November 2011, 03:12 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Yesterday I received the barong and I am pleased with it, special by the price I paid for. The front crest of the banati wood pommel is old broken what wasen't clearly to seen by the sellers pictures. The sleeve isn't from silver but from an alloy which is unknown for me, I think a german silver alloy. The wooden pommel is oiled with a good wood oil and shows a nice grain and good patina. The ferrule is bend out and need still a little care but is polished. The blade is partly polished and still need an etch. I will try to use the mixture Indianajones suggested for the resin alternative. Will post pictures when all work is done. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

18th December 2011, 03:14 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Just etched the blade and was positively surprised since the blade have a very nice lamination. Now only need to fill again the open space from the ferrule. Will post pictures when all work is done. I think the investment from 70$ was ok! Attached Images

12th November 2011, 05:15 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	gorgeous, can't wait to see the blade etch, the photos seem to have hints of activity, maybe wishfull thinking. p.s. - superglue works wonders on hairline cracks in wood hilts. keep wicking it in till it's full then it can be sanded or trimmed flush & crack is essentially gone forever.

13th November 2011, 07:39 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	if they're not structurally significant, i'd not use superglue either

18th December 2011, 03:33 PM	#7
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	beautiful pattern, sajen! what did you use to etch?