For all of you wielding BBQ tools this Labor Day there is now a fashionable addition to your tool universe, the BBQ Sword! I love stuff like this. Kitsch to be sure but also incredibly practical as the stainless steel hand guard protects your precious digits from the flames and spitting fat.
Made from heavy gauge stainless steel, the BBQ Sword is perfect for grilling in safety and style. It even comes with a Musketeer Mask. I was never into swashbuckling stories or pirates (though I did take fencing in camp one summer) so I’m not really up on the importance of the need of the swashbuckling barbecue-e’s identity to remain secret, but as they’re throwing the mask in for free I’m willing to explore it.
Besides, I’ve never been the person to take on the grilling of the meal. I’m the one choosing the perfect BBQ from among on my collection of vintage ones, a couple of my favorites pictured here:
I’m also the one choosing the perfect dishes and serving pieces:
Though I suppose that my possession of the BBQ Sword might induce me to take on the task of cooking the dogs one day.
The sword, made by Slam Hebe, takes itself very seriously:
And I take my hamburgers and hotdogs very seriously:
I’m actually out the door on my way to a friend’s house who reliably takes on such cooking tasks on the holidays. I would bring him this BBQ Sword but I only bought one and have grown too attached to it while writing this post to give it up now. Perhaps I’ll wear the mask so the identity of the guest who walks in empty-handed is not revealed. But I’ll make up for it with my sparkling swashbuckling personality.
Mary Lynn
Nice — how about those humorous vintage Bar-B-Que aprons? I have a couple, but would love to get one like Nudie’s “I’m an Old Chow Hand!”
Allee
I love and collect those aprons though I’ve never seen the Nudie’s one you mention. Here’s one I posted a while ago: https://www.alleewillis.com/blog/2009/08/02/allee-willis-kitsch-o-the-day-come-n-get-it-bbq-apron/ I have about 20 vintage BBQ ones and am always looking for more!
Jenny Lens
Love reflection of you and your camera. So cool to see you are so high tech. Never mind using a tripod. Love your posts and your life! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.
I just made a raw food meal, except for cooked rhubarb. Neighbor turned me onto it. Water and rhubarb, what an interesting taste! Enjoy your traditional B-B-Q meal!
Allee
Never even dawned on me to use a tripod…
margaret y.
My hubby got that exact sword for Christmas! He loves it. Can toast marshmallows at the campfire without burning his knuckles.
He threw away the mask, though.
Jeff
Do you still have that charcoal grill with the longhorn steer on the side of it? Would you consider selling it?
Thanks
Allee
I do still have it but not interested in selling it at this time. It’s a 1958 Weber grill. I will keep your name and e-mail address however in case I ever change my mind.
Jeff
Thanks for considering it. I collect vintage Webers and thought it would be a nice addition!
Jeff
Id be curious to see any pics you have of your collection too!
Allee
I haven’t blogged about all of them but here’s a post on my 50’s Ball BBQ: https://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/2010/07/04/allee-willis’-kitsch-o’-the-day-–-happy-4th-of-july-ball-b-b-q/
I will do a post on my Weber Westerner soon.
Would love to see your vintage Webers at The Allee Willis Museum Of kitsch at AWMOK.com. We love BBQing there! Direct link to upload is https://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/how-to-submit/.
jeff
Do you need to register first to upload a picture?
Allee
Yes, but registering is very easy. Just enter screen name and e-mail address, you’ll get a confirmation e-mail that will let you choose a password and then you’re ready to go.
Jeff
Hi Allee
Im sure you dont remember me, but I had exchanged a few emails with you about a year ago. I collect vintage colored Weber grills. I had inquired about your old Weber grill with the longhorn picture on the side of it. I know you said you weren’t interested in the time in selling it, but I thought I’d revisit the question to see if you may have had a change in heart!
Thanks!
Jeff
Allee
No, hanging on to it strong. i love it and it’s a huge part of my yard which has been in so many books and magazines. But I do appreciate you loving it so and understand why!
Have you gotten any more Webers since we last communicated?
Jeff
Ive gotten a mint condition Weber red electric kettle in the 18.5″ size, and a turquiose Weber Galley Que from 1960. Its the size of a Smokey Joe and meant to be used on a boat. Very cool old grill. If you ever change your mind with your grill…please keep me in mind! 🙂