Small panabas; woman's or child's ?

drac2k · 23rd December 2013, 04:55 AM

I recently purchased a panabas at an auction that didn't give any dimensions; when it arrived, I was surprised at it's size.Overall length 22",the blade measures approx. 11" long, 2.5" at it's widest and 3/16" thick at the base.
It appears to be a hand forged blade, very sharp and it has some "age," to it ;had this been a heavy panabas like my others, I wouldn't have thought twice about.It still could be a formidable weapon.
Did the make these for women or even children or could it be a "tourist," piece?

23rd December 2013, 04:55 AM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Small panabas; woman's or child's ? I recently purchased a panabas at an auction that didn't give any dimensions; when it arrived, I was surprised at it's size.Overall length 22",the blade measures approx. 11" long, 2.5" at it's widest and 3/16" thick at the base. It appears to be a hand forged blade, very sharp and it has some "age," to it ;had this been a heavy panabas like my others, I wouldn't have thought twice about.It still could be a formidable weapon. Did the make these for women or even children or could it be a "tourist," piece? Attached Images Last edited by drac2k; 23rd December 2013 at 10:39 PM.