Description
“Tool for shaving-off” inTagalog is “panabas” or “pantabas”. Traditionally used as an agricultural tool by the 19th century Moro tribes of Mindanao, the Panabas is a single-edged sword and is shaped like a long-handled Kukri. Its overall length could range from 2-4 feet. It is efficient at cutting in half; in fact it had a place in the battlefields against invaders. The Panabas can be used either as a single-handed or double-handed implement.
The scabbard is made of Kalantas wood, a type of Philippine mahogany. The handle has a rattan wrap.
Check out this video segment by Sword Buyers Guide’s Paul Southren:
Paul Southren –
From the Newsletter update of Paul Southren’s Swordbuyersguide.com January 17, 2017
“…Only one more review from the trip to go, and it will be a total change of pace and genre – the BCI (Blade Culture International) ‘Panabas’ – a Filipino blade that proved amazingly durable and frighteningly effective..
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/panabas-sword.html
Michael (verified owner) –
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Panabas. It is a great addition to my collection of beautiful and functional sword, Each Sword has unique attributes which making training a great learning experience. Thank you Sensei Gene for your dedication to quality.
Michael Mulconery – Pangulo Maestro/Mainland Tobosa Kali-Escrima.