Help in Identifying the age/origin of this barong

DaveS · 16th January 2011, 05:29 AM

Hattrig27: You have a nice barong that i think would date from early 1900s
to about 1930 at the latest. The punto is probably silver. I usually use wet
and dry sandpaper, starting at 180 and going up to 600. If you are really
ambitious you can go up to 1200. After degreasing blade with acetone i use
phosphoric acid,which is metal etch. I get it at Home Depot, and i use it right out of the bottle. It dosen't need to be diluted at all, at least that has
been my experence. It's best to do this in bright sunlight as it is a lot easier
to see the pattern develop. when you are through rinse the blade in hot
water and then use baking soda to nutralize the acid. Wash the blade again
in hot water, and then oil thoroughly. Hope this works for you.......Dave

Battara · 16th January 2011, 05:51 AM

I agree with DaveS, I would also put a date of about early 1900s. I also agree that the punto sleeve is silver. No need for a testing.

As far as tribe is concerned, I am leaning toward Samal based on the angle of the pommel head.

Regarding the etching, I would also suggest ferrous chloride diluted with distilled water. The blade does need to be cleaned first of rust and paint, then apply the etchant until a pattern appears (and darkened areas show), then apply baking soda to stop the etch.

hattriq27 · 18th January 2011, 10:58 PM

I see I have another weekend project ahead of me......and a lot of research. Thanks for the info all. Very helpful and informative!

Still not sure if I will put this in a box on the wall or on a shelf or table.

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16th January 2011, 05:29 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Hattrig27: You have a nice barong that i think would date from early 1900s to about 1930 at the latest. The punto is probably silver. I usually use wet and dry sandpaper, starting at 180 and going up to 600. If you are really ambitious you can go up to 1200. After degreasing blade with acetone i use phosphoric acid,which is metal etch. I get it at Home Depot, and i use it right out of the bottle. It dosen't need to be diluted at all, at least that has been my experence. It's best to do this in bright sunlight as it is a lot easier to see the pattern develop. when you are through rinse the blade in hot water and then use baking soda to nutralize the acid. Wash the blade again in hot water, and then oil thoroughly. Hope this works for you.......Dave

16th January 2011, 05:51 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,367	I agree with DaveS, I would also put a date of about early 1900s. I also agree that the punto sleeve is silver. No need for a testing. As far as tribe is concerned, I am leaning toward Samal based on the angle of the pommel head. Regarding the etching, I would also suggest ferrous chloride diluted with distilled water. The blade does need to be cleaned first of rust and paint, then apply the etchant until a pattern appears (and darkened areas show), then apply baking soda to stop the etch.

18th January 2011, 10:58 PM	#3
hattriq27 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	I see I have another weekend project ahead of me......and a lot of research. Thanks for the info all. Very helpful and informative! Still not sure if I will put this in a box on the wall or on a shelf or table.