you're welcome, darren. btw, haapy thanksgiving from the other side of the world!
as i was searching for links to attach on my response last night, i came across an old thread of yours regarding the other pira that you have.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira
notice how those X marks("palias") are buttery smooth compared to the one you posted here. also missing on the other one are the jagged edges on the the older blade. personally, since i prefer older pira for my collection, whenever i see those jagged edges, i stay away from them.
regarding the older pira that you have, the four petal flower image on the spatula was interesting. it reminded me of the same motif found in visayan blades, particularly ilonggo. anyways, as i was working on a pira scabbard that i have, i notice the same pattern. it makes me wonder if the four petal flower is common pattern among Yakans. the Tausugs have he same pattern on some of their craftsmanship, albeit fatter petals...