Speaking of Panabas or is it something else

[russel]

This is a similar item from my collection, which I have always assumed as being from Borneo (happy to have my opinion challenged). Discussed here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22048

Russel

[kino]

Originally Posted by russel

This is a similar item from my collection, which I have always assumed as being from Borneo (happy to have my opinion challenged). Discussed here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22048

Russel

Lovely.
I’m recalling reading this thread years ago. I just remembered the resto work on the blade. That scabbard engraving is to die for.
Thanks for posting.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by russel

This is a similar item from my collection, which I have always assumed as being from Borneo (happy to have my opinion challenged). Discussed here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22048

Russel

No challenge necessary. Several weapons that were found in PH have also been found elsewhere in the Malay archipelago. People migrate, re-settle, bring their weaps, technologies, skills, etc. I guess the more pressing question is, which ethno group it really belongs to...or at least which one started it. That will entail a lot of research though.