Big Panabas

Bill M · 2nd December 2008, 02:42 AM

37" overall length. Iron butt cap. Massive piece. Scabbard.

Just got this. Blade needs some cleaning. Looks like it is laminated.

Call these the "before" pictures. Hope to be able to get on this and stain/etch it, soon.

Blade is sharp on the rounded edge, like most panabas, but also sharp on the pointed tip right up to the decorations.

The next to last picture shows it with my 25" Yakan fighting barong.

Tim Simmons · 2nd December 2008, 05:24 PM

Interesting work on the handle. In the recent thread about PI head axes, it seems weapons of this form are widespread in the PI?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=igorot
Is it possible to explore this and disscus forms, decoration, materials? The one I have has simple geometric patterns cut into the wood handle highlighted with white clay. The rattan work on the handle is almost identicle to Bontoc/Igorot work on a hingalung I have.

Take this example from the thread mentioned. I am sure it is not the only one or form to be found outside of areas traditionally thought of?

G. McCormack · 3rd December 2008, 12:41 AM

Lovely piece, Bill! Serious blade!

Have you seen that iron buttcap before?

hideyoshi · 3rd December 2008, 01:45 AM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panabas

Battara · 3rd December 2008, 02:10 AM

The chasing work on the brass bands looks to be Mindanao, as in Maguindanao or Maranao.

Nice puppy Bill.

migueldiaz · 3rd December 2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Interesting work on the handle. In the recent thread about PI head axes, it seems weapons of this form are widespread in the PI?

Hi Tim,

It's looking like that all right. Could it be because that's the blade shape that will most effectively allow somebody to behead a victim lying flat on the ground?

Thus perhaps the development of the blade shape is driven more by practical considerations, rather than cultural ones.

Whatever the reason, Bill, that's one good looking panabas! Am green with envy

What would be the thickness of the blade at its base? Thanks!

Bill M · 3rd December 2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The chasing work on the brass bands looks to be Mindanao, as in Maguindanao or Maranao.

Nice puppy Bill.

Thanks for the info, Jose. Any ideas about age?

Migueldiaz,

Thanks also. The blade is about 3/8" thick at the base. About 10mm.

migueldiaz · 3rd December 2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Thanks also. The blade is about 3/8" thick at the base. About 10mm.

Thanks, Bill

That is definitely going to hurt!

Bill M · 21st December 2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by G. McCormack

Have you seen that iron butt cap before?

Divorced the last iron butt!

2nd December 2008, 02:42 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Big Panabas 37" overall length. Iron butt cap. Massive piece. Scabbard. Just got this. Blade needs some cleaning. Looks like it is laminated. Call these the "before" pictures. Hope to be able to get on this and stain/etch it, soon. Blade is sharp on the rounded edge, like most panabas, but also sharp on the pointed tip right up to the decorations. The next to last picture shows it with my 25" Yakan fighting barong. Attached Images

2nd December 2008, 05:24 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	Interesting work on the handle. In the recent thread about PI head axes, it seems weapons of this form are widespread in the PI? http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=igorot Is it possible to explore this and disscus forms, decoration, materials? The one I have has simple geometric patterns cut into the wood handle highlighted with white clay. The rattan work on the handle is almost identicle to Bontoc/Igorot work on a hingalung I have. Take this example from the thread mentioned. I am sure it is not the only one or form to be found outside of areas traditionally thought of? Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 2nd December 2008 at 06:15 PM.

3rd December 2008, 01:45 AM	#4
hideyoshi Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 58	Datu Panabases http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panabas

3rd December 2008, 12:41 AM	#3
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	Lovely piece, Bill! Serious blade! Have you seen that iron buttcap before?

3rd December 2008, 02:10 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	The chasing work on the brass bands looks to be Mindanao, as in Maguindanao or Maranao. Nice puppy Bill.