Padsumbalin Panabas...

Ian · 9th December 2004, 04:24 AM

This one is a beast.

I picked it up several years ago in Manila. It weighs almost 8 lb! I doubt that it would be a very effective combat weapon, but it could certainly amputate or decapitate. This one has been used, as evidenced by knicks in the cutting edge and signs of sharpening. The edge is still very sharp.

The hilt has geometric designs incised into the wooden handle (with remnants of lime in the carved areas), and several metal and woven fiber bands holding the tang and hilt. The tang passes across the width of the handle and is about 10 inches long.

The blade has areas of staining in the main cutting area and a dark patina.

Overall length 41.5 inches, handle 21.5 inches, blade 21 inches. Thickness just in front of the hilt is 9/16 inch.

Probably late 19th C.

9th December 2004, 04:24 AM	#18
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Massive panabas This one is a beast. I picked it up several years ago in Manila. It weighs almost 8 lb! I doubt that it would be a very effective combat weapon, but it could certainly amputate or decapitate. This one has been used, as evidenced by knicks in the cutting edge and signs of sharpening. The edge is still very sharp. The hilt has geometric designs incised into the wooden handle (with remnants of lime in the carved areas), and several metal and woven fiber bands holding the tang and hilt. The tang passes across the width of the handle and is about 10 inches long. The blade has areas of staining in the main cutting area and a dark patina. Overall length 41.5 inches, handle 21.5 inches, blade 21 inches. Thickness just in front of the hilt is 9/16 inch. Probably late 19th C. Attached Images