two types of Piras?

Rick · 17th August 2009, 10:21 PM

Possibly we are looking at the de-evolution of a pure weapon to an agricultural tool .

Notice the less pronounced belly in the blade of the newer examples; better for brush than very curved for human targets .I think that if you take the upper side of the point of the oldest example and carry that line closer to the hilt you wind up with the agricultural form .

migueldiaz · 18th August 2009, 01:52 AM

Interesting thread! I still find the early 1900s pira the most graceful of all (from Krieger) -- I wish I had one

migueldiaz · 18th August 2009, 02:23 AM

Here's the oldest pira I have, which is my pride and joy

Rick · 18th August 2009, 02:38 AM

I must thank my Wife and Charles for my example .
http://www.arscives.com/historysteel...s1/182-rb6.jpg

Lucky guy am I .

17th August 2009, 10:21 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Possibly we are looking at the de-evolution of a pure weapon to an agricultural tool . Notice the less pronounced belly in the blade of the newer examples; better for brush than very curved for human targets .I think that if you take the upper side of the point of the oldest example and carry that line closer to the hilt you wind up with the agricultural form . Last edited by Rick; 17th August 2009 at 10:36 PM.

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migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Interesting thread! I still find the early 1900s pira the most graceful of all (from Krieger) -- I wish I had one Attached Images Last edited by migueldiaz; 18th August 2009 at 02:15 AM.

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migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Here's the oldest pira I have, which is my pride and joy Attached Images

18th August 2009, 02:38 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I must thank my Wife and Charles for my example . http://www.arscives.com/historysteel...s1/182-rb6.jpg Lucky guy am I .