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

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.

Spunjer · 21st May 2016, 02:30 AM

Yowza!
the tip on that is silver??? now i have to look at mine closely if it is as well, lol.

Robert · 23rd May 2016, 06:59 AM

Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold?

Best,
Robert

CharlesS · 23rd May 2016, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold?

Best,
Robert

No Robert. It was an Ebay purchase, but not from Lew's collection or Lee. Now was it originally owned by Lew?...I don't know.

Battara · 24th May 2016, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

Yowza!
the tip on that is silver??? now i have to look at mine closely if it is as well, lol.

Ron, the bottom sleeve is usually not of silver but nickel silver. I have metal tested several of these over the years and this is what I have found - no silver so far.

Good question though.

t dennee · 24th May 2016, 08:40 PM

Hmmmm... maybe I WILL polish the brass on mine.

CharlesS · 25th May 2016, 12:18 AM

Thanks Battara! Great info!

20th May 2016, 12:23 PM	#2
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	#4
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

20th May 2016, 09:23 AM	#1
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	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	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

21st May 2016, 02:30 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Yowza! the tip on that is silver??? now i have to look at mine closely if it is as well, lol.

23rd May 2016, 06:59 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Charles, after looking at this axe over and over it is starting to look very familiar to me. Did this by chance come to you from Lew's personal collection when it was sold? Best, Robert

24th May 2016, 08:40 PM	#9
t dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1	Hmmmm... maybe I WILL polish the brass on mine.

25th May 2016, 12:18 AM	#10
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Thanks Battara! Great info!