Origin of the Kalinga Axe

Nonoy Tan · 31st October 2008, 10:52 AM

Since Bill M. initiated the thread on the origins of the Kampilan, I wish to follow his lead and start this thread on the origins of the Kalinga (for lack of a better term) axe of Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Early German travellers to Luzon mentioned that these were made in certain towns which had the expert blacksmiths in the area. However, they did not say where these blacksmiths learned the form of such axes.

Some say that the axes had their origins from Dao axes of Burma/India. However, offer no proof or detailed explanation.

Here are photos of a variety of these axes.

31st October 2008, 10:52 AM	#1
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Origin of the Kalinga Axe Since Bill M. initiated the thread on the origins of the Kampilan, I wish to follow his lead and start this thread on the origins of the Kalinga (for lack of a better term) axe of Northern Luzon, Philippines. Early German travellers to Luzon mentioned that these were made in certain towns which had the expert blacksmiths in the area. However, they did not say where these blacksmiths learned the form of such axes. Some say that the axes had their origins from Dao axes of Burma/India. However, offer no proof or detailed explanation. Here are photos of a variety of these axes. Attached Images