“As I hoped, my brother carried his panabas when returning from his chores. The mere sight made our unwelcome guests hesitate. They naturally recognised the blade as a weapon, but even more so as a symbol of power. By insulting us, their further travels would be woeful with significant chances of a sudden end. Their strategy suddenly changed. Now they apologised and attempted to appeal to our honour. We decided to remain magnanimous. That changed their lives for the better.”

Epic Armoury’s Panabas is a forward-curved blade inspired by the southern Philippines. This version is sculpted to imitate a long, axe-like metal blade, heavily notched from intense labour or warfare, attached to a textured wooden and adorned with leather bindings. However, as it comprises a solid fibreglass rod core embedded in latex covered ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) foam, it is safe for live-action role-playing combat.