Barung from Baltimore

Maurice · 11th April 2016, 11:38 AM

Congrats with your find Ron!
For sure an amazing barong, and a very good restoration job!

I'm sure it is in good hands now! :-)

Kind regards,
Maurice

CharlesS · 11th April 2016, 01:19 PM

Great restoration Ron....back to its former glory is right! Terrific piece! I am amazed not only by the quality of the restoration, but the speed with which it was done.

harrywagner · 11th April 2016, 01:36 PM

Wow. Nice piece and excellent restoration. Congrats!

What did you use to etch the blade? I am guessing you did not use a resist?

Battara · 12th April 2016, 12:12 AM

Well Ron, this turned out to be a really nice piece!

Much better than when I saw it in Baltimore!

And Iskender, there are pictures of Moros brandishing kris and other weapons, with dark etched blades.

Spunjer · 12th April 2016, 02:22 AM

Harry, i used my wife's vinegar, lol. micro it for a minute, then add a couple drops of dishwashing soap. no harsh chemicals were used.

thanks Jose! i saw a lot of potential with this barung

Robert · 12th April 2016, 05:45 AM

What a fine score and addition to your collection Ron, especially after the wonderful restoration work. You did a great job of carving and replacing the missing ukkil as well as bringing out the pattern in the blade.

Best,
Robert

Ian · 12th April 2016, 04:00 PM

Very nice, Ron. Your collection continues to grow with more and more fine pieces.

Ian.

11th April 2016, 11:38 AM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	Congrats with your find Ron! For sure an amazing barong, and a very good restoration job! I'm sure it is in good hands now! :-) Kind regards, Maurice

11th April 2016, 01:19 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Great restoration Ron....back to its former glory is right! Terrific piece! I am amazed not only by the quality of the restoration, but the speed with which it was done.

11th April 2016, 01:36 PM	#3
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Wow. Nice piece and excellent restoration. Congrats! What did you use to etch the blade? I am guessing you did not use a resist?

12th April 2016, 12:12 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Well Ron, this turned out to be a really nice piece! Much better than when I saw it in Baltimore! And Iskender, there are pictures of Moros brandishing kris and other weapons, with dark etched blades.

12th April 2016, 02:22 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Harry, i used my wife's vinegar, lol. micro it for a minute, then add a couple drops of dishwashing soap. no harsh chemicals were used. thanks Jose! i saw a lot of potential with this barung

12th April 2016, 05:45 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	What a fine score and addition to your collection Ron, especially after the wonderful restoration work. You did a great job of carving and replacing the missing ukkil as well as bringing out the pattern in the blade. Best, Robert

12th April 2016, 04:00 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Very nice, Ron. Your collection continues to grow with more and more fine pieces. Ian.