A big and very old pira for discussion

[xasterix]

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.

[kai]

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

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by kai

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

Thanks for the look-over: eagerly awaiting your pics Kai =)

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by xasterix

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.

Very unusual example Xas! Special the strong curve of the blade is very unusual. Hilt and scabbard could very well original I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Very unusual example Xas! Special the strong curve of the blade is very unusual. Hilt and scabbard could very well original I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef! Thanks for this opinion...one of my mentors also believes it's all-original, and a younger time period than our pommel-extended samples. It's got a thinner spine as well, with the base at only 0.6cm, and a much lighter wield than my pommel-extended pira, or other old pira that I've held. The blade has a very slasher feel to it; when it botches up a cut, the blade flexes (much like how Maguindanao kampilan tips behave) but it's easy to straighten out again.