Moro? Parang nabur?

RobT · 7th January 2008, 03:11 AM

Hi All,
Perhaps I'm wrong but to me the overall shape of the hilt shows a remarkable degree of grace. I think the crudity is due to the fact that this is a hilt blank, not a finished hilt. From what I can see the blade/hilt combo forms a very elegant and ergonomically functional ensemble. I think whoever mounted blade knew exactly what he was doing and probably intended to finish the hilt. I know if it were mine, I would be (against all my instincts as a caretaker of an historical artifact) sorely tempted to do so.
Sincerely,
RobT

Ferguson · 7th January 2008, 10:51 AM

Shoot some pics when you can Tom. I'd love to get a better view.
Thanks!
Steve

tom hyle · 8th January 2008, 01:56 PM

I'll tell you this about the rasped surface; it is quite comfortable and secure in the hand, and is indeed well-formed as to its overall shape.

Andrew · 8th January 2008, 02:45 PM

I like it, Tom. Pretty cool sword. You may recall I picked up a similar amalgam a few years ago:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=tree

(Steve, did you get a haircut?

)

Battara · 10th January 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

(Steve, did you get a haircut?

)

Andrew, I think he got several hairs cut....

7th January 2008, 03:11 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 618	In defense of the hilt Hi All, Perhaps I'm wrong but to me the overall shape of the hilt shows a remarkable degree of grace. I think the crudity is due to the fact that this is a hilt blank, not a finished hilt. From what I can see the blade/hilt combo forms a very elegant and ergonomically functional ensemble. I think whoever mounted blade knew exactly what he was doing and probably intended to finish the hilt. I know if it were mine, I would be (against all my instincts as a caretaker of an historical artifact) sorely tempted to do so. Sincerely, RobT

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7th January 2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Shoot some pics when you can Tom. I'd love to get a better view. Thanks! Steve

8th January 2008, 01:56 PM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I'll tell you this about the rasped surface; it is quite comfortable and secure in the hand, and is indeed well-formed as to its overall shape.

8th January 2008, 02:45 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I like it, Tom. Pretty cool sword. You may recall I picked up a similar amalgam a few years ago: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=tree (Steve, did you get a haircut? )