I'd Like to Learn More About This Interesting Kalinga Axe

Robert · 19th May 2016, 05:15 PM

Hello Charles, I can only say that you would find it hard to acquire a nicer example of a Kalinga axe than the one you show here. The photo you posted below of the Apayao Warrior I believe shows an axe most would refer to as more of a Bontoc style. There is a wonderful thread on the Kalinga axe located here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...Origin+Kalinga Actually I believe a link to this thread should be placed in the "Classic Threads" Sticky. I hope that this will be of some help to you.

Best,
Robert

P.S. If you ever decide you are tired of looking at this piece please place my name on the top of the "I want it" list.

Marcus · 19th May 2016, 06:36 PM

Robert is right, the thread he links to is a great discussion. I enjoyed it as I was reflecting on this recent acquisition from Oriental Arms.

Oliver Pinchot · 19th May 2016, 07:58 PM

Beautiful acquisition, Charles. Nicest of my experience.

Robert · 20th May 2016, 09:23 AM

Marcus, thank you for posting photos another fine example of what IMHO I believe to be a later (though very nice example) of a kalinga axe for comparison to the one Charles has been so fortunate to acquired. I would have felt very fortunate indeed if I were to have been able to add either of these pieces to my own collection. My congratulations to you both on your good fortune.

Best,
Robert

CharlesS · 20th May 2016, 12:23 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the commentary and input. Again, this type of piece is not in my collecting area of interest, but this one had so much instant eye appeal it was hard to resist.

Marcus, your example is interesting as well with the brass inlaid haft. Not only would that provide for a good grip, but I am amazed that so much intricate hammering could be done without breaking the haft.

Robert, the thread you mentioned is outstanding. Originally I had only seen page 1, and did not realize how long, comprehensive and varied it really was.

Thanks again.

Ian · 20th May 2016, 01:44 PM

Charles, very nice example you have shown. Definitely a status piece.

Marcus, it's good to see the authentic brass inlay style. There are some recently made versions that use metal staples to produce a similar pattern and these are just brutal to hold or try to use--bloodied palm and fingers from gripping the sharp metal inserts makes them purely display items!

Ian

Marcus · 21st May 2016, 01:39 AM

I just got in an old copy of the book by Samuel Kane. This is the front piece.

19th May 2016, 05:15 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Charles, I can only say that you would find it hard to acquire a nicer example of a Kalinga axe than the one you show here. The photo you posted below of the Apayao Warrior I believe shows an axe most would refer to as more of a Bontoc style. There is a wonderful thread on the Kalinga axe located here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...Origin+Kalinga Actually I believe a link to this thread should be placed in the "Classic Threads" Sticky. I hope that this will be of some help to you. Best, Robert P.S. If you ever decide you are tired of looking at this piece please place my name on the top of the "I want it" list. Last edited by Robert; 19th May 2016 at 05:35 PM.

19th May 2016, 06:36 PM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Here is mine Robert is right, the thread he links to is a great discussion. I enjoyed it as I was reflecting on this recent acquisition from Oriental Arms. Attached Images

20th May 2016, 12:23 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Hi guys, Thanks for the commentary and input. Again, this type of piece is not in my collecting area of interest, but this one had so much instant eye appeal it was hard to resist. Marcus, your example is interesting as well with the brass inlaid haft. Not only would that provide for a good grip, but I am amazed that so much intricate hammering could be done without breaking the haft. Robert, the thread you mentioned is outstanding. Originally I had only seen page 1, and did not realize how long, comprehensive and varied it really was. Thanks again. Last edited by CharlesS; 20th May 2016 at 03:13 PM.

21st May 2016, 01:39 AM	#7
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Life or Death in Luzon I just got in an old copy of the book by Samuel Kane. This is the front piece. Attached Images

19th May 2016, 07:58 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 468	Beautiful acquisition, Charles. Nicest of my experience.

20th May 2016, 09:23 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Marcus, thank you for posting photos another fine example of what IMHO I believe to be a later (though very nice example) of a kalinga axe for comparison to the one Charles has been so fortunate to acquired. I would have felt very fortunate indeed if I were to have been able to add either of these pieces to my own collection. My congratulations to you both on your good fortune. Best, Robert

20th May 2016, 01:44 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Charles, very nice example you have shown. Definitely a status piece. Marcus, it's good to see the authentic brass inlay style. There are some recently made versions that use metal staples to produce a similar pattern and these are just brutal to hold or try to use--bloodied palm and fingers from gripping the sharp metal inserts makes them purely display items! Ian