Something new for me.....a panabas !

Freddy · 21st August 2009, 07:24 PM

Just bought this piece from another forum member (thanks, Maurice

).

As I know little about these weapons, I started a search, first on this forum. I noticed that these weapons were discussed several times. Then, I had a 'lookaround' on the internet. A lot of information there, too.

But...what about the shape of the blade ? I found out that there are different types of panabas, but where does my piece fit in ? Perhaps the more knowledgeable forum members could 'enlighten' me.

My panabas has a total length of 76,5 cm. The blade itself measures 26,5 cm. The handle consists of two pieces of wood held together with 6 iron bands (5 at the top to secure the blade and one at the bottom.
Total weight is about 800 gr.

The cutting edge of the blade is on the long curved side.

Please look at the pics and give my your 'much valued' opinion.

Freddy

Freddy · 21st August 2009, 07:26 PM

Rick · 21st August 2009, 09:51 PM

Certainly no expert speaking here; but that's first one
of that profile that I have seen .

Nice with good age .

Battara · 21st August 2009, 11:24 PM

Unusual form - a form of battle panabas?

Freddy · 22nd August 2009, 10:59 AM

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 ?

Lew · 22nd August 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy

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 ?

Freddy
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.

Bill M · 22nd August 2009, 02:15 PM

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.

Freddy · 22nd August 2009, 02:50 PM

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.

Lew · 22nd August 2009, 03:03 PM

At 10.5 inches I would say more tool than weapon but in a pinch I am sure it would come in handy

21st August 2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Something new for me.....a panabas ! Just bought this piece from another forum member (thanks, Maurice ). As I know little about these weapons, I started a search, first on this forum. I noticed that these weapons were discussed several times. Then, I had a 'lookaround' on the internet. A lot of information there, too. But...what about the shape of the blade ? I found out that there are different types of panabas, but where does my piece fit in ? Perhaps the more knowledgeable forum members could 'enlighten' me. My panabas has a total length of 76,5 cm. The blade itself measures 26,5 cm. The handle consists of two pieces of wood held together with 6 iron bands (5 at the top to secure the blade and one at the bottom. Total weight is about 800 gr. The cutting edge of the blade is on the long curved side. Please look at the pics and give my your 'much valued' opinion. Freddy

21st August 2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	some more pics

21st August 2009, 09:51 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Certainly no expert speaking here; but that's first one of that profile that I have seen . Nice with good age .

21st August 2009, 11:24 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Unusual form - a form of battle panabas?

22nd August 2009, 10:59 AM	#5
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	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 ?

22nd August 2009, 02:15 PM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	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.

22nd August 2009, 02:50 PM	#8
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	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.

22nd August 2009, 03:03 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	At 10.5 inches I would say more tool than weapon but in a pinch I am sure it would come in handy