Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Filipino swords and axes in the 13th Century?

Nonoy Tan · 20th March 2009, 05:35 PM

Hi Fernando,

I agree with David.

IMHO, there is no one answer to your question "what swords and axes were used by Filipino wars during the 13th century, contemporary with the Song Dynasty."

It is my belief that that different geographical locations in the Philippines (as we know it now) were in different "levels of advancement" in terms of weaponry - some has access to metal and metal working technology, while others did not. Thus, to answer your question.... you may have to be specific which part of the current Philippines you are referring to (since there is no such "Philippines" state during the 13th century bur rather independent "villages" or "village alliances").

20th March 2009, 05:35 PM	#6
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Hi Fernando, I agree with David. IMHO, there is no one answer to your question "what swords and axes were used by Filipino wars during the 13th century, contemporary with the Song Dynasty." It is my belief that that different geographical locations in the Philippines (as we know it now) were in different "levels of advancement" in terms of weaponry - some has access to metal and metal working technology, while others did not. Thus, to answer your question.... you may have to be specific which part of the current Philippines you are referring to (since there is no such "Philippines" state during the 13th century bur rather independent "villages" or "village alliances").