Kalinga Axe

Andrew · 7th June 2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

That is why I am going African! Philippine stuff is getting too rich for my blood

Lew

I think everyone should stay away from the Thai and Burmese stuff too.

Battara · 8th June 2005, 01:40 AM

Actually Tom, no. They should not be because they are not used for killing but for thrusting into the ground to stablize the blade for use along its edge for utility cutting. Mine are squared off as well.

Rick · 8th June 2005, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I think everyone should stay away from the Thai and Burmese stuff too.

No worries 'bout that !
You guys (the Dhafia) have already run that market out of sight !

tom hyle · 8th June 2005, 11:37 AM

Nah, those farmer swords that "aren't dhas" are still quite affordable

....I think I can about afford a screwdriver from Mindinao......

Battara, that's what I'd always heard about the spike. When I made one out of a buzz saw blade though, I put a sharp spike (and a peaked tip edge for parrying, and a 10" flat tang.

)......it was, as Therion said, even a little scary to handle; significantly moreso than a sharp double edged sword, holding which should make a person feel real alert right there.....

8th June 2005, 01:40 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Actually Tom, no. They should not be because they are not used for killing but for thrusting into the ground to stablize the blade for use along its edge for utility cutting. Mine are squared off as well.

8th June 2005, 11:37 AM	#4
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Nah, those farmer swords that "aren't dhas" are still quite affordable ....I think I can about afford a screwdriver from Mindinao...... Battara, that's what I'd always heard about the spike. When I made one out of a buzz saw blade though, I put a sharp spike (and a peaked tip edge for parrying, and a 10" flat tang. )......it was, as Therion said, even a little scary to handle; significantly moreso than a sharp double edged sword, holding which should make a person feel real alert right there.....