Kampilan and Kalis: The Secrets of the Precolonial Filipino Sword Blades
Author: Mamerto Adan is a feature writer who is back in college once again. Science is one of his many interests and his favorite topic. This article will take a look at two of the most popular swords of the precolonial Filipino era: the kalis and kampilan. Filipinos have an almost unique bond with their blades. The Philippines has a strong blade culture, with swords being part of both its history and tradition. The warrior class carried their blades into battle, as the rest carried theirs to work in the fields. During the fight for independence, the bolo was used side by side with firearms b...
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