2 Panabas and a Panaba-sauris for comment

drac2k · 22nd April 2016, 03:03 PM

Possible, but I don't think so;if so it was done a long time ago and reformed.Also, the scabbard fits perfectly and it would not accommodate a spike

Sajen · 23rd April 2016, 10:33 AM

Wow, what a great collection of panabas! Never before I've seen this type with this sort of decoration near the ferrule.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 23rd April 2016, 12:51 PM

Thank you.The first one I acquired many years ago when e-way first came into existence ; the over one I purchased from Erik's Edge(Erik is a great guy), 2 or 3 years ago.Those are the only 2 examples that I have seen in my limited experience.
I think they could qualify as panabas, but I am not sure.

Sajen · 23rd April 2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

I think they could qualify as panabas, but I am not sure.

I am also not sure but they look like this. Would be interesting what the experts have to say.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 23rd April 2016, 04:31 PM

Personally I find some difficulty with these top 2 being functional panabas. They seem more ceremonial, art forms, or even later fantasy versions (?).

drac2k · 23rd April 2016, 05:27 PM

Ceremonial, quite possibly, but fantasy items, I don't think so.I have had ceremonial and tourist panabas before and they are usually are quite thin, cut out of metal, rather than forged, and dull.These two are well balanced, a considerable about of metal was used (1/4" thick at the base),hand forged, very sharp, and as my favorite quote from TV goes............"they will cut!"In most cases, when a fantasy piece is made, you usually see only one or many;also, even though they are of a similar style the are distinctly different, so I would infer they were made by a different person.
***disclaimer; this is just my opinion, no more valid than anyone else's opinion which I have asked for and appreciate , so please do not get mad at me as I am not mad at you.

Sajen · 23rd April 2016, 09:46 PM

I also think that both show age (patina) and well forged blades. Ceremonial maybe yes but don't think that this are fantasy swords. But like said, I am far away to be an expert.

Regards,
Detlef

22nd April 2016, 03:03 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,283	Possible, but I don't think so;if so it was done a long time ago and reformed.Also, the scabbard fits perfectly and it would not accommodate a spike

23rd April 2016, 10:33 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,336	Wow, what a great collection of panabas! Never before I've seen this type with this sort of decoration near the ferrule. Regards, Detlef

23rd April 2016, 12:51 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,283	Thank you.The first one I acquired many years ago when e-way first came into existence ; the over one I purchased from Erik's Edge(Erik is a great guy), 2 or 3 years ago.Those are the only 2 examples that I have seen in my limited experience. I think they could qualify as panabas, but I am not sure.

23rd April 2016, 04:31 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Personally I find some difficulty with these top 2 being functional panabas. They seem more ceremonial, art forms, or even later fantasy versions (?).

23rd April 2016, 05:27 PM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,283	Ceremonial, quite possibly, but fantasy items, I don't think so.I have had ceremonial and tourist panabas before and they are usually are quite thin, cut out of metal, rather than forged, and dull.These two are well balanced, a considerable about of metal was used (1/4" thick at the base),hand forged, very sharp, and as my favorite quote from TV goes............"they will cut!"In most cases, when a fantasy piece is made, you usually see only one or many;also, even though they are of a similar style the are distinctly different, so I would infer they were made by a different person. ***disclaimer; this is just my opinion, no more valid than anyone else's opinion which I have asked for and appreciate , so please do not get mad at me as I am not mad at you.

23rd April 2016, 09:46 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,336	I also think that both show age (patina) and well forged blades. Ceremonial maybe yes but don't think that this are fantasy swords. But like said, I am far away to be an expert. Regards, Detlef