Barong Junggayan Restoration Process

Battara · 23rd January 2016, 08:59 PM

Thank you folks.

Yes the blade was laminated. I had to polish out some later vise teeth marks in the blade. However the owner wanted to etch the blade himself.

Sajen - thank you for reminding me of my little gaf: I forgot to post the top of the pommel. As per request, I also placed a polished horn inlay inside the ivory inlay, like some of these examples have.

Here is that picture:

Battara · 23rd January 2016, 09:02 PM

Yes Robert, both the owner and I agree with you. The other side was even rougher, so I had to do a lot of carful work on that side to pierce, shape, and polish it into an okie form.

FYI - I had to fill in places with filler as well.

It was a BIG project.

PS - Robert you have PM

Nathaniel · 24th January 2016, 04:11 AM

Great work Jose! Love seeing the process! Thanks for sharing!

Sajen · 24th January 2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Thank you folks.

Yes the blade was laminated. I had to polish out some later vise teeth marks in the blade. However the owner wanted to etch the blade himself.

Sajen - thank you for reminding me of my little gaf: I forgot to post the top of the pommel. As per request, I also placed a polished horn inlay inside the ivory inlay, like some of these examples have.

Here is that picture:

Very nice Jose!

Like said, the owner will be very happy with the result!

Regards,
Detlef

23rd January 2016, 08:59 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Thank you folks. Yes the blade was laminated. I had to polish out some later vise teeth marks in the blade. However the owner wanted to etch the blade himself. Sajen - thank you for reminding me of my little gaf: I forgot to post the top of the pommel. As per request, I also placed a polished horn inlay inside the ivory inlay, like some of these examples have. Here is that picture: Attached Images Last edited by Battara; 24th January 2016 at 07:11 AM.

23rd January 2016, 09:02 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yes Robert, both the owner and I agree with you. The other side was even rougher, so I had to do a lot of carful work on that side to pierce, shape, and polish it into an okie form. FYI - I had to fill in places with filler as well. It was a BIG project. PS - Robert you have PM

24th January 2016, 04:11 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Great work Jose! Love seeing the process! Thanks for sharing!