Moro Pira

imas560 · 27th November 2013, 03:57 AM

Hello all,
My newly acquired Pira.

From the listing

Dimensions:
Total length 28 3/4 inches - 73cm
Blade length: 18 1/8 inches - 46cm
Blade width (widest part): 2 5/16 inches (5.9cm)
Blade thickness: 5/32 inch - 0.4cm
The hilt is finely crafted of horn.

Any comments greatly appreciated

imas560 · 27th November 2013, 03:58 AM

couple more photos

T. Koch · 27th November 2013, 08:57 AM

Hi Imas!

What a cool sword - congratulations on the addition!

How old do you think it is?

Also, I have been wondering if there are any geographical, cultural or temporal differences in the origin of different Pira forms? I haven't seen many myself, but those I have seen, seem to fall into two categories: The form you show here, often with a horn hilt, and the form with a hilt of pinuti wood, reminiscent of a cockatua-barong hilt with a dramatically extended dorsal crest.

Thanks for sharing your new treasure!

Cordially, - Thor

imas560 · 27th November 2013, 09:42 AM

Thanks Thor,
The age listed in the auction was pre-ww2 but I have no idea.
I'm not sure of the significance of the tapering handle protrusion.
I'm new to this Moro edged weapons thing so I'm pretty much a rank amateur.
best wishes .

Spunjer · 28th November 2013, 06:40 AM

hello,
this style of pira are most likely post WW2. the older piras has a distinct type of handle, and shorter ferrule. here are couple links that you can compare it with:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira

imas560 · 28th November 2013, 10:26 AM

thanks Spunjer

27th November 2013, 03:57 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Moro Pira Hello all, My newly acquired Pira. From the listing Dimensions: Total length 28 3/4 inches - 73cm Blade length: 18 1/8 inches - 46cm Blade width (widest part): 2 5/16 inches (5.9cm) Blade thickness: 5/32 inch - 0.4cm The hilt is finely crafted of horn. Any comments greatly appreciated Attached Images

27th November 2013, 03:58 AM	#2
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	couple more photos Attached Images

27th November 2013, 08:57 AM	#3
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Imas! What a cool sword - congratulations on the addition! How old do you think it is? Also, I have been wondering if there are any geographical, cultural or temporal differences in the origin of different Pira forms? I haven't seen many myself, but those I have seen, seem to fall into two categories: The form you show here, often with a horn hilt, and the form with a hilt of pinuti wood, reminiscent of a cockatua-barong hilt with a dramatically extended dorsal crest. Thanks for sharing your new treasure! Cordially, - Thor

27th November 2013, 09:42 AM	#4
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks Thor, The age listed in the auction was pre-ww2 but I have no idea. I'm not sure of the significance of the tapering handle protrusion. I'm new to this Moro edged weapons thing so I'm pretty much a rank amateur. best wishes .

28th November 2013, 06:40 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	hello, this style of pira are most likely post WW2. the older piras has a distinct type of handle, and shorter ferrule. here are couple links that you can compare it with: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira

28th November 2013, 10:26 AM	#6
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	thanks Spunjer