Forged in Fire - panabas

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Rick

I get to watch this episode tonight.
There's no business like show business; right?
I'm willing to bet that most Panabas were made in 5 days or less IRL.

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.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by kronckew

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!