{"product_id":"left-handed-panakin-bohol-blades-philippines","title":"Left Handed - Panakin - Bohol Blades - Philippines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eWe brought home one (1) Panakin for you left handed fighters to fight over.  First come, first serve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eThe Bohol Blades' Panakin is longer, thicker, and heavier than their Filipino EDC Knife.  It is the blade of choice for local farmers who need to do heavy duty cutting.  It's also popular with hikers who regularly trek though thickly vegetated jungles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Team KIL's recent weapons expedition in the Philippines, we traveled back to Bohol Blades, the world renown bladesmiths in the town of Sikatuna on the island of Bohol.  We got to hang out with Cid Cempron again, learning more about their traditional weapons as we helped grind blades in his jungle forge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBohol Blades makes an impressive variety of native Filipino knives and swords.  The wide range of blade shapes are forged from primary leaf spring steel.  The handles, made from carabao horns, are ergonomically designed for a steadfast grip.  All the blades are sheathed in scabbards made from locally sourced balayong hardwood.  These knives were made to be used, and made to be used for a long long time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blades are individually forged by local Filipino bladesmiths.  They have a long and storied tradition of using salvaged materials and antiquated machines to create working agricultural blades that can also be used as weapons.  There may be slight imperfections in these blades that reflect this rustic jungle culture.  According to the craftsmen, these are not considered flaws because each blade is still capable of performing its intended function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eLeft Handed Panakin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWeight: 1lb4oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWeight w\/scabbard: 1lb10oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eBlade Length: 14-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eTotal Length: 20\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kombat Instruments Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43197630283865,"sku":"BB-1","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1222\/4500\/files\/LeftHandedPanakin2.jpg?v=1775342108","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodsport.com\/products\/left-handed-panakin-bohol-blades-philippines","provider":"Kombat Instruments Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}