Interesting Panabas just Added to the Collection

drac2k · 2nd February 2022, 10:23 PM

I just acquired this Panabas and it is an interesting variation; can anyone furnish more information on this item?

Battara · 3rd February 2022, 03:50 AM

Interesting piece! I wonder if the hilt it upside down............

drac2k · 3rd February 2022, 05:17 AM

Possibly, but based on the tightness of the blade, the fit, the way the brass shims are set, and the corrosion pattern of the blade at the top of the handle where they intersect, it has been together in this configuration for many years.

Sajen · 6th February 2022, 04:34 PM

Very nice panabas, love the engraving on the blade!

drac2k · 7th February 2022, 05:31 AM

Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a little different.

kino · 7th February 2022, 04:24 PM

Unusual blade and handle. It’s a beauty. I was wondering at what age would you say this Panabas is at.
Thanks for sharing.

2nd February 2022, 10:23 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Interesting Panabas just Added to the Collection I just acquired this Panabas and it is an interesting variation; can anyone furnish more information on this item? Attached Images

3rd February 2022, 03:50 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Interesting piece! I wonder if the hilt it upside down............

3rd February 2022, 05:17 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Possibly, but based on the tightness of the blade, the fit, the way the brass shims are set, and the corrosion pattern of the blade at the top of the handle where they intersect, it has been together in this configuration for many years.

6th February 2022, 04:34 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	Very nice panabas, love the engraving on the blade!

7th February 2022, 05:31 AM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks, Sajen, I'm always looking for something a little different.

7th February 2022, 04:24 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Unusual blade and handle. It’s a beauty. I was wondering at what age would you say this Panabas is at. Thanks for sharing.