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22nd August 2009, 10:59 AM
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That's my problem. I couldn't find a similar one on the net. It's quite heavy and would do the job in battle. But, don't you think a bigger blade would be more suitable ?
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22nd August 2009, 02:03 PM
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How long is the blade? I feel that the longer bladed examples were the real combat ones where as the smaller ones are more for everyday use. |
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22nd August 2009, 02:15 PM
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Well made and has good age. Very unusual blade shape. Never seen one like it. I would lean toward it being an agricultural piece, Like Lew said.
Would like dimensions. Blade and handle length. I have several with similar handles, but more traditional blades. Handle is not unusual for panabas. |
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22nd August 2009, 02:50 PM
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Total length is : 76,5 cm (30,6 inches)
Length of blade is : 26,5 cm (10,6 inches) Near the base of the blade, the thickness is 6 mm (0,24 inch). The blade then tapers towards the point, but gets thicker again about 6 cm (2,5 inches) from that point. Look at the pics.    |
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22nd August 2009, 03:03 PM
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At 10.5 inches I would say more tool than weapon but in a pinch I am sure it would come in handy
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