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Post by tsmspace on Apr 7, 2020 3:22:13 GMT
I'm being pretty specific here. I mean, very similar, like, almost exactly the same shape . the link is to the picture I mean. I'm thinking about investing in a sharkalope from Zombie Tools, which is also like this, although slightly more robust in the tip and spine, but I'm also interested in this same shape as it may have existed in other cultures. What is it called for other regions?? www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Minasbad-Text.jpg
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Post by pellius on Apr 7, 2020 19:12:49 GMT
Edit - sorry; I got to rambling. The blade shape looks like a falcata/kopis to me.
To me, the ZT Hellion is closer than the Sharkalope in profile shape, but the Sharkalope stats are a bit closer.
I don’t own a Sharkalope, but I do own a Minasbad. I can tell you that the Minasbad handles like a true short sword, with good distal taper. The broad belly gives a great forward presence, and the sword is quite maneuverable. The high grind slims they weight considerably for its overall size. It feels a lot like a falcata to my hand.
My experience with TFW steel has been very positive. Anyway, the Minasbad is a good sword both in performance and looks, and worth considering.
I had a ZT Scimitar, which was little smaller but heavier and not nearly as lively in the hand. Much more like a heavy chopper. Not terrible at all, just not “sword-like” to me. It was a quality piece.
I have a ZT Parabellum, which has a recurved blade but almost no forward presence (the hilt is a little long and a bit heavy for its size imho). I really like it.
My guess is that the ZT Hellion will be closer in handling to the Minasbad.
Hard to say how the Sharkalope will handle, so I hope you will share your results with us! Happy hunting.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Apr 8, 2020 0:30:56 GMT
It's a common blade shape in the Philippines. Apart from the very generic names "bolo" and "sundang", it's most likely to be called a "pinute". A similar blade profile is also used on various Indonesian swords/goloks, but it isn't as common as in the Philippines. Some Indian sosun pattah blades are similar. Some ancient kopis blades are similar. Some modern recurved bowie blades are similar. A modern-made Philippine example of mine:
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Post by pellius on Apr 8, 2020 0:56:19 GMT
Timo - as always, thanks for the info
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Post by pgandy on Apr 8, 2020 2:19:31 GMT
I can’t open Timo’s photo but here’s a photo of my pinute by Kris. I have nothing but praise for it. I cord wrapped the handle for a more positive grip.
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