Original Philippines Late 19th Century Filipino Bontoc Igorot Headhunting-Axe Lot - 2 Items Japanese Edged Weapons These are the swords that

These are the swords that later swordmakers aspired to

The cylinder was either turned down from a percussion cylinder and bored out

Top of the barrel still has the correct Series III manufacturer engraving

and a vertical slash patch pocket to the left breast

and has been brought back to life to appear how they must have looked the day they were issued

Original Philippines Late 19th Century Filipino Bontoc Igorot Headhunting-Axe Lot - 2 Items Japanese Edged Weapons These are the swords thatOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. This is a fantastic pair of axes that were a multipurpose tool as well as weapon. These examples were most likely acquired by servicemen in the Philippines and brought home after WWII like so many were. The Igorot head ax is a weapon that is unique to the Philippine archipelago and was produced in many different shapes. The ax head is distinguished by its wide curved edge, pointed ends and a stub protruding