#1490 Panabas - Robert Cato's "Moro Swords."

[kai]

Hello Craig,

I’m wondering about the markings/pattern along the top edge of the panabas blade near the handle. Has anyone done a study on these designs relative to them being a marker for a certain specific maker or group, time period or of any other significance aside from decoration?

These are usually assumed to be talismanic. Kind of a tough subject to dig into though.

You find these markings over pretty much the whole archipelago; I don't know of any study which tried to explore these over space and time.

Regards,
Kai