Garab Pattern

[Sajen]

Stunning garab! Do you going to replace the eye at end of the scabbard?

Regards,

Detlef

[Battara]

What a great piece! I'm so happy for you (grumble, grumble ).

[kino]

Good looking sword. I've ran across very few Visayan swords that were subtly laminated, unlike yours which has a prominent pattern. It's odd that it would have a hilt hewn from a wood that is different from the scabbard.

Here is another one that is almost in proportion to yours. OAL 25-1/4", blade 19-1/2", 3/8" thick.

I hope you don't mind me piggybacking my photos to yours.

[Battara]

Originally Posted by kino

It's odd that it would have a hilt hewn from a wood that is different from the scabbard.

Actually Kai not really. I have one about the same size and blade profile as Spunger's, with the scabbard wood of narra wood and the hilt of a different color wood, more a lighter and yellower wood.

[Ferguson]

Spunjer,
That is one of the most beautiful and graceful swords that I have ever seen.
Steve

[Spunjer]

Thank you all, and Merry Christmas! she is indeed a beauty. no bling to speak of but as Ferguson said, she's very graceful...

I hope you don't mind me piggybacking my photos to yours.

have at it, Kino. it would be nice to see the subtle differences on these not so common weapons. i notice that you have the straighter spine variety. i would assume that yours would feel balance whereas mine is just so dam awkward to hold. feels like holding a handgun with a 20 inch barrel.

Do you going to replace the eye at end of the scabbard?

Detlef, probably not since i'm not quite sure what type of material was used. does anyone know???

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

Detlef, probably not since i'm not quite sure what type of material was used. does anyone know???

I have seen different material used for the "eye", for my one (also restored) was used black and white horn. Look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=talibon

Regards,

Detlef