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9th January 2021, 09:34 PM
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Here some data for my example:
weight 634 g 707 mm total length 450 mm blade length 264 mm hilt length (89.2 mm grip length including 33.75 mm ferrule) 102 mm point of balance (from ferrule) 303 mm from upper base to bump at back of blade 154 mm from bump to tip thickness at base of blade back: 9.8 mm "edge": 8.0 mm width: 20.1 mm thickness - 151.5 mm from base back: 3.75 mm 39mm from edge: 3.4 mm 30mm from edge: 3.1 mm 20mm from edge: 2.5 mm 10mm from edge: 2.0 mm width: 47.3 mm thickness - 303 mm from base (bump at back of blade) back: 1.9 mm 10mm from back: 2.1 mm 20mm from back: 2.3 mm [concave surface] 39mm from edge: 2.2 mm 30mm from edge: 2.0 mm 20mm from edge: 1.85 mm 10mm from edge: 1.5 mm width: 68.5 mm thickness - 77 mm from tip back: 2.75 mm max near back: 3.15 mm 30mm from edge: 3.1 mm 20mm from edge: 2.9 mm 10mm from edge: 2.1 mm width: 38.8 mm blade thickness - 44 mm from tip (local maximum) back: 3.2 mm max near back: 3.45 mm 20mm from edge: 3.4 mm 10mm from edge: 2.4 mm blade width: 25.3 mm |
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10th January 2021, 03:21 PM
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Fine that we have such detailed measurements from your example but a picture or two would be very useful also!  Regards, Detlef |
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10th January 2021, 03:38 PM
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10th January 2021, 03:52 PM
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Here some more measurements from the pira in question, not so detailed but useful I guess.
Length overall: 790 mm Blade length: 509 mm Handle length: 280 mm Length along spine from handle (base) until bump: 369 mm Length bump until tip: 140 mm Spine thickness: Base: 10 mm 240 mm from base: 3 mm Bump: 2,2 mm approx. middle bump-tip: 3,3 mm Tip: 1,7 mm False edge behind handle: 8,8 mm Weight: 750 gram Point of balance is surprisingly at the same point as by the pira Kai own. Last edited by Sajen; 11th January 2021 at 12:15 AM. |
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11th January 2021, 11:51 PM
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Thanks, Detlef!
Maybe the other forumites could also add data for their pieces, please? Regards, Kai |
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11th January 2021, 11:54 PM
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BTW, I'll try to take pics of my example - too busy this week though...
 
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29th April 2021, 09:02 PM
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Recently got a pira off ebay. It's slightly smaller, rougher (especially the hilt) as compared to my older piece but still a great wield, very light and manueverable, probably the forerunner of the modern pira. Hilt is 5.25in, blade is 19.25in.
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29th April 2021, 10:46 PM
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Hello Xas,
Thanks for reminding me...  I believe this is a genuine antique blade that got redressed some time during the 20th century: the ferrule might be original, the hilt and scabbard are definitely younger. Regards, Kai |
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2nd May 2021, 10:35 AM
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 Regards, Detlef |
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