Pira
| Pira | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | sword |
| Use: | Weapon, traditional weapon, |
| Working time: | until now |
| Region of origin / author: |
Malaysia |
| Distribution: | Malaysia , Philippines |
| Overall length: | approx. 35-84 cm |
| Blade length: | approx. 24-60 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, metal |
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The Pira is a Malay sword that is also used in other countries (e.g. the Philippines ).
history
The Pira was developed by the Malay tribes as a tool and weapon .
description
The Pira has a slightly curved blade (cut off) at the tip . It has no hollow grind and no central ridge. The blade looks very similar to the European " falchion ". The blade is sharp on the concave side and is about 40 cm long. Some versions have a widening in the front area, similar to the Arabic "Jelman". The handle (handle) has a metal ferrule and is carved from wood or horn. It is elongated and tapers thin at the end. The sheaths are made of wood and decorated with traditional carvings, or covered with rattan .
See also
literature
- George Cameron Stone , Donald J. LaRocca: A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times. Courier Dover Publications, 1999, ISBN 978-0-486-40726-5 .
- Andrew Dib Sherfan: The Yakans of Basilan Island: another unknown and exotic tribe of the Philippines. Fotomatic Publishing House (Phils.), 1976, OCLC 3966810 .
- Robert Cato: Moro swords. Graham Brash Verlag, 1996, ISBN 978-981-218-059-9 .
Web links
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