Panabas!!

Rick · 13th February 2007, 03:48 AM

Speaking only for myself I would refer to it as a machine or device; much like the electric chair.

I tend to distrust the large 'Panabi'

that are only wrapped with rattan.
IMO a serious combat weapon of that size would need iron bands to guarantee its integrity in combat. The way panabas blades are mounted in a slotted handle even accounting for the use of strong natural resins and rattan wrap they would be subject to great shearing force at the blade-handle joint.
Resins suitable for a kris would be more challenged by the panabas style of mounting.

zelbone · 13th February 2007, 08:11 AM

Interesting panabas....

Just curious since I'm in Mindanao right now....from what ethnolinguistic group do you think this one belongs to?

Bill M · 13th February 2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zelbone

Interesting panabas....

Just curious since I'm in Mindanao right now....from what ethnolinguistic group do you think this one belongs to?

Thank you Zel, for the question.

I must confess, I really don't know. This is one of the reasons I posted it.

First, I like to share. This is one of the great joys of collecting.

Second, I like to learn and there are some people on this Forum with a lot of knowledge and experience. I hope that some of these people will reply and we can all learn.

13th February 2007, 03:48 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Guillotine Speaking only for myself I would refer to it as a machine or device; much like the electric chair. I tend to distrust the large 'Panabi' that are only wrapped with rattan. IMO a serious combat weapon of that size would need iron bands to guarantee its integrity in combat. The way panabas blades are mounted in a slotted handle even accounting for the use of strong natural resins and rattan wrap they would be subject to great shearing force at the blade-handle joint. Resins suitable for a kris would be more challenged by the panabas style of mounting. Last edited by Rick; 13th February 2007 at 04:00 AM.

13th February 2007, 08:11 AM	#2
zelbone Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VISAYAS and MINDANAO Posts: 169	Interesting panabas.... Just curious since I'm in Mindanao right now....from what ethnolinguistic group do you think this one belongs to?