A Nice Moro Panabas With Uniquely Pierced Blade

CharlesS · 30th March 2020, 06:51 PM

This is a nice Moro panabas, though I am not sure it is necessarily datu grade. The handle and brass ferrule are attractive, but it's best feature is the pierced chisel work at the tip of the blade, which was no small feat, and likely done by a very steady-handed master. You'll also notice the chiseled "Ms" at top of each side of the blade, showing considerable wear as you approach the end of the blade.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 36in.
Blade length: 19.75in.
Blade's widest point: 3in.
Blade's thickness at the forte: .25in.

Sajen · 30th March 2020, 08:30 PM

Very nice Charles, a variant I've never seen before!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 31st March 2020, 03:55 AM

I think this is the first pierced blade panabas I've ever seen (and in okir too). May not be datu grade, but it is not too far.

30th March 2020, 06:51 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	A Nice Moro Panabas With Uniquely Pierced Blade This is a nice Moro panabas, though I am not sure it is necessarily datu grade. The handle and brass ferrule are attractive, but it's best feature is the pierced chisel work at the tip of the blade, which was no small feat, and likely done by a very steady-handed master. You'll also notice the chiseled "Ms" at top of each side of the blade, showing considerable wear as you approach the end of the blade. Dimensions: Overall length: 36in. Blade length: 19.75in. Blade's widest point: 3in. Blade's thickness at the forte: .25in. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 30th March 2020 at 08:56 PM.

30th March 2020, 08:30 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	Very nice Charles, a variant I've never seen before! Regards, Detlef

31st March 2020, 03:55 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I think this is the first pierced blade panabas I've ever seen (and in okir too). May not be datu grade, but it is not too far.