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Bill M · 13th September 2007, 01:11 PM

Just got my first Pata. It has a feel of really being used, more than abused. Seems like a real battle weapon. I am taken aback by the sheer size of this at almost 50" long. It has a very flexible blade. Is this common to Patas?

I belive 18th/19th c.

I have heard that these are cousins to katars. Any comments on this or the flexible blade?

13th September 2007, 01:11 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	My Pata Just got my first Pata. It has a feel of really being used, more than abused. Seems like a real battle weapon. I am taken aback by the sheer size of this at almost 50" long. It has a very flexible blade. Is this common to Patas? I belive 18th/19th c. I have heard that these are cousins to katars. Any comments on this or the flexible blade? Attached Images