There's no business like show business; right?
Panabas...
I get to watch this episode tonight; oboy. :)

I'm willing to bet that most Panabas were made in 5 days or less IRL.

Also, I wonder how many of these contestants wind up here during their research for the historic weapons they are tasked with forging.

the moro had more practice making them. these smiths never saw one before and can barely pronounce the name.choice of grip wood, tang & bolster design & balance is critical.

Of course they did. :)
The short ones are balanced like hatchets.
The Padsumbalin is the real combat version.

The next episode is Kukri.
What fun!