Forged in Fire - panabas

[Rick]

Originally Posted by kronckew

true, if it were not on the history channel, the entertainment leaves a false sense of reality that demeans real historical studies of real historical weapons, their historical construction, use and capabilities.

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.

[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!