Holy Grail

KuKulzA28 · 30th July 2011, 07:56 PM

Well, for those who like to swing their weapons around... the holy grail could be one that seems to just come alive in their hand. Like, the warrior who had this years and years before me must have appreciated a grip-size and balance similar to my tastes....

With blades there are many nice pamor blades, amazing wootz and twistcore, lovely ivory, gold, swassa, silver, etc... interesting provenances...
Just as with guns there are the "holy grails" of finely crafted damscus barrels, extremely handsome walnut stocks, and silverwork done on the locks - all the way to high-tech plastics, tactical stocks and accessories, extremely rugged and powerful scopes, cold hammer forged chrome lined barrels... Vasili Zaitsev's rifle, or your Grandfather's Tompson, or even George Washington's own pistol....
or even with say, bows... some preferring composite bows made of horn, bone, and wood... others preferring a simple self-bow made of yew or Osage... and still others feel their holy grail is a modern made synthetc bow with all the pulleys and sights and stuff...

But sometimes a weapon will just feel "meant to be" in your hand. Not just "oh that's a nice blade" but, "wow, I can't believe this was not custom made for my hand and my preferences". That, to me, is a holy grail.

Battara · 31st July 2011, 04:14 AM

Here is another grail: a sultan's barong with ivory, silver, and gold, including silver inlay (from the catalog: The Gods of War ).

Jazz · 31st July 2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Here is another grail: a sultan's barong with ivory, silver, and gold, including silver inlay (from the catalog: The Gods of War ).

wow! now that's a barong to end all barongs!!! Thank you, Battara! I would consider that close to a holy grail

Gavin Nugent · 31st July 2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazz

wow! now that's a barong to end all barongs!!! Thank you, Battara! I would consider that close to a holy grail

Again, add twistcore....they are out there though expect to give up a kidney...

Maurice · 3rd August 2011, 10:09 PM

Here the two favorite morokrisses I have.

Not holy grails, but close according my standards....

Atlantia · 3rd August 2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Maurice

Here the two favorite morokrisses I have.

Not holy grails, but close according my standards....

I was just thinking that a beautiful Kris would be about my ultimate Moro item and 'hey presto' two come along.....

REALLY NICE!

Battara · 3rd August 2011, 11:32 PM

Here is one of my grails: a Maguindanao kris with silver blade inlay and a hilt of ivory, braided silver, and okir swassa (gold/copper mix).

30th July 2011, 07:56 PM	#1
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Well, for those who like to swing their weapons around... the holy grail could be one that seems to just come alive in their hand. Like, the warrior who had this years and years before me must have appreciated a grip-size and balance similar to my tastes.... With blades there are many nice pamor blades, amazing wootz and twistcore, lovely ivory, gold, swassa, silver, etc... interesting provenances... Just as with guns there are the "holy grails" of finely crafted damscus barrels, extremely handsome walnut stocks, and silverwork done on the locks - all the way to high-tech plastics, tactical stocks and accessories, extremely rugged and powerful scopes, cold hammer forged chrome lined barrels... Vasili Zaitsev's rifle, or your Grandfather's Tompson, or even George Washington's own pistol.... or even with say, bows... some preferring composite bows made of horn, bone, and wood... others preferring a simple self-bow made of yew or Osage... and still others feel their holy grail is a modern made synthetc bow with all the pulleys and sights and stuff... But sometimes a weapon will just feel "meant to be" in your hand. Not just "oh that's a nice blade" but, "wow, I can't believe this was not custom made for my hand and my preferences". That, to me, is a holy grail.

31st July 2011, 04:14 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Here is another grail: a sultan's barong with ivory, silver, and gold, including silver inlay (from the catalog: The Gods of War ). Attached Images

3rd August 2011, 10:09 PM	#5
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	Here the two favorite morokrisses I have. Not holy grails, but close according my standards.... Attached Images

3rd August 2011, 11:32 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Here is one of my grails: a Maguindanao kris with silver blade inlay and a hilt of ivory, braided silver, and okir swassa (gold/copper mix). Attached Images