Short and thick garab

xasterix · 3rd September 2025, 04:06 PM

Finally got this garab after 2.5 years in limbo (it couldn't be shipped from Spain in 2023 because of suddenly stricter blade shipping guidelines). This is the shortest-bladed garab I've wielded so far- a little over 17in blade- but the hilt is generous at 7in, which is perfect for my grip. Spine is 1cm; not much distal taper going on except at the final 1/5th, giving the blade a solid heft. The laminated blade is rigid, and the edge retention is excellent.

Hilt carving is done on both sides, and the rattan wrap is intact. The usual stress crack in used garabs is present, running from under the wrap all the way up to the pommel. I've restored this piece- for a preview of how it performs, refer to my video: https://youtu.be/EMcPtkv3bSA

3rd September 2025, 04:06 PM	#1
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 691	Short and thick garab Finally got this garab after 2.5 years in limbo (it couldn't be shipped from Spain in 2023 because of suddenly stricter blade shipping guidelines). This is the shortest-bladed garab I've wielded so far- a little over 17in blade- but the hilt is generous at 7in, which is perfect for my grip. Spine is 1cm; not much distal taper going on except at the final 1/5th, giving the blade a solid heft. The laminated blade is rigid, and the edge retention is excellent. Hilt carving is done on both sides, and the rattan wrap is intact. The usual stress crack in used garabs is present, running from under the wrap all the way up to the pommel. I've restored this piece- for a preview of how it performs, refer to my video: https://youtu.be/EMcPtkv3bSA Attached Images