Interesting Panabas just Added to the Collection

drac2k · 2nd February 2022, 10:23 PM

I just acquired this Panabas and it is an interesting variation; can anyone furnish more information on this item?

Battara · 3rd February 2022, 03:50 AM

Interesting piece! I wonder if the hilt it upside down............

drac2k · 3rd February 2022, 05:17 AM

Possibly, but based on the tightness of the blade, the fit, the way the brass shims are set, and the corrosion pattern of the blade at the top of the handle where they intersect, it has been together in this configuration for many years.

Sajen · 6th February 2022, 04:34 PM

Very nice panabas, love the engraving on the blade!

drac2k · 7th February 2022, 05:31 AM

Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a little different.

kino · 7th February 2022, 04:24 PM

Unusual blade and handle. It’s a beauty. I was wondering at what age would you say this Panabas is at.
Thanks for sharing.

drac2k · 7th February 2022, 05:18 PM

Thanks, Kino.........you were one of the people who I was hoping would answer that question for me, LOL. If I had to guess, it would be 1890 to 1920 certainly pre WW2, however, as evidenced by my previous posts, I have been wrong more than a few times before.

2nd February 2022, 10:23 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Interesting Panabas just Added to the Collection I just acquired this Panabas and it is an interesting variation; can anyone furnish more information on this item? Attached Images

7th February 2022, 05:18 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Thanks, Kino.........you were one of the people who I was hoping would answer that question for me, LOL. If I had to guess, it would be 1890 to 1920 certainly pre WW2, however, as evidenced by my previous posts, I have been wrong more than a few times before. Last edited by drac2k; 7th February 2022 at 05:21 PM. Reason: spelling correction

3rd February 2022, 03:50 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Interesting piece! I wonder if the hilt it upside down............

3rd February 2022, 05:17 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Possibly, but based on the tightness of the blade, the fit, the way the brass shims are set, and the corrosion pattern of the blade at the top of the handle where they intersect, it has been together in this configuration for many years.

6th February 2022, 04:34 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Very nice panabas, love the engraving on the blade!

7th February 2022, 05:31 AM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a little different.

7th February 2022, 04:24 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Unusual blade and handle. It’s a beauty. I was wondering at what age would you say this Panabas is at. Thanks for sharing.