And yet another Gunong, laminated blade

Ferguson · 2nd February 2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Steve,
I also like them and have a small collection. Would like to read what you think about.
Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,
I like your collection. Please understand that I'm no expert, I just like them. The one with the dark handle has a relatively flat blade, which usually means more recent manufacture. I'm guessing that the others were made 1940's or 1950's, but would love to hear other's opinions. I'd be happy to own any of the three. Very nice!
Steve

mross · 2nd February 2009, 05:14 PM

Steve,
Did you etch this one? If so what procedure did you use?

Sajen · 2nd February 2009, 08:41 PM

Hello Steve,
thank you for reply. It's the same to me, I like them but I think that you have handled many more of them. The blade of the gunong with the dark handle is identic in the thickness from the gunong at the right side with the diamond cross section shaped blade and the steel is of good quality. I don't think that it is a tourist dagger because it shows signs of use. But you are right, I also like the others more.
Best regards,
Detlef

Ferguson · 3rd February 2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Steve,
thank you for reply. It's the same to me, I like them but I think that you have handled many more of them. The blade of the gunong with the dark handle is identic in the thickness from the gunong at the right side with the diamond cross section shaped blade and the steel is of good quality. I don't think that it is a tourist dagger because it shows signs of use. But you are right, I also like the others more.
Best regards,
Detlef

Detlef,
You can tell so much more by actually handling them, rather than looking at pictures, eh? Nice pieces.

Steve

Battara · 3rd February 2009, 02:22 AM

What a nice puppy, Steve. Especially with the lamination.

Ferguson · 3rd February 2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mross

Steve,
Did you etch this one? If so what procedure did you use?

Yes.
1. Polish with wet-or-dry sandpaper lubricated with Windex up to 800 or 1000.
2. Rinse, dry, then clean with Acetone.
3. Etch with Ferric Chloride diluted 3:1 with water. I use Radio Shack Circuit Board Etchant.
4. Neutralize first with vinegar, then with Ammonia based window cleaner (or ammonia), then with baking soda.
5. Rinse well, dry, then burnish lightly with 0000 steel wool lubricated with oil.

Steve

mross · 3rd February 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferguson

Yes.
1. Polish with wet-or-dry sandpaper lubricated with Windex up to 800 or 1000.
2. Rinse, dry, then clean with Acetone.
3. Etch with Ferric Chloride diluted 3:1 with water. I use Radio Shack Circuit Board Etchant.
4. Neutralize first with vinegar, then with Ammonia based window cleaner (or ammonia), then with baking soda.
5. Rinse well, dry, then burnish lightly with 0000 steel wool lubricated with oil.

Steve

THANKS!

2nd February 2009, 05:14 PM	#2
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Steve, Did you etch this one? If so what procedure did you use?

2nd February 2009, 08:41 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello Steve, thank you for reply. It's the same to me, I like them but I think that you have handled many more of them. The blade of the gunong with the dark handle is identic in the thickness from the gunong at the right side with the diamond cross section shaped blade and the steel is of good quality. I don't think that it is a tourist dagger because it shows signs of use. But you are right, I also like the others more. Best regards, Detlef

3rd February 2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	What a nice puppy, Steve. Especially with the lamination.