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{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Dahong Palay
| image              = Luzon dahong palay.JPG
| image_size         = 300
| caption            = A contemporary ''dahong palay'', from [[Majayjay]]. Overall length is 20 inches (50 cm). The hilt is made from [[carabao]] horn, and the scabbard is made from [[Pterocarpus indicus|narra]].
| origin             = [[Philippines]]
| type               = [[Sword]]
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| blade_type         = Single-edged, straight bladed, pointed tipped; a normal blade
| hilt_type          = Full [[Tang (tools)|tang]]
| sheath_type        = Wood
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The '''dahong palay''' (also spelled ''dinahong palay''''',''' ''dahon palay'' or ''dahompalay''), literally "rice leaf" in [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]], is a single-edged [[sword]] from the [[Calabarzon|southern Tagalog]] provinces of the [[Philippines]]. It was originally used by farmers to clear thick grass growth. However, during the [[Philippine revolution|Philippine revolution of 1896]], farmers from [[Batangas]] soon came to favor it for its "slashing and thrusting" feel.<ref>{{cite web | title =Dahon Palay | url=http://www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/DahonPalay.html | access-date = 2009-02-01}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The sword's name could either be a reference to the similarity of its shape to the leaves of [[rice]] or to local green "''dahong palay''" snakes, purported to be extremely venomous.<ref>[{{Google books|plainurl=y|id=c9Ovk7z9MM0C|page=70|text=The dahong palay is a deadly snake feared by farmers in the ricefields. Its green color makes detection of this snake difficult as it moves through the rice stalks.}} Dahong Palay by Arturo B. Rotor]</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Manuel Sastrón |date=1895 |title=Filipinas: Pequeños Estudios; Batangas Y Su Provincia |url=https://archive.org/details/filipinaspequeo02sastgoog |access-date=9 January 2011 |publisher=Estab. tipo-lit. delAsilo de huérfanos}}</ref> The snake is probably the green specimen of the [[Trimeresurus flavomaculatus|Philippine pit viper]] (''trimeresurus flavomaculatus)'',<ref>{{cite web |author=Dong Ampil de los Reyes |date=March 24, 2008 |title=Stuck with rice |url=http://kulamnista.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html |access-date=9 January 2011 |publisher=Kulamnista}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=February 12, 2010 |title=Pinoywood Central Casting |url=http://pinoywood.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/4/ |access-date=9 January 2011 |publisher=Pinoywood}}</ref> though sometimes identified as various relatively harmless green snakes, like [[Ahaetulla|vine snake]]s.<ref>{{cite web |author=Gerry S. Rubio |title=Study on snakes, its ecosystem, is best CSC undergrad research |url=http://www.csc.edu.ph/news/032010/pisog_awardees.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310230801/http://www.csc.edu.ph/news/032010/pisog_awardees.htm |archive-date=10 March 2012 |access-date=9 January 2011 |publisher=csc.edu.ph}}</ref>

== Physical description ==
The ''dahong palay's'' size is about the same as most Filipino swords such as the [[kalis]], [[golok]], or ''ginunting'', measuring about twenty to thirty inches.

=== Blade ===
The blade is single-edged and has what is classified as a [[Blade#Patterns of knife blades|normal blade pattern]] &ndash; that is, it has a curved cutting edge, and a back which is virtually flat at the tip.

The width of the blade is at its fullest at the hand guard, and from there the sharp edge tapers smoothly, with only the slightest curve or "belly" as it moves towards the tip of the sword.  In contrast, the back of the blade only begins to curve downward as it nears the [[hilt]], which in turn also curves downwards, completing the "rice leaf" tapering profile of the sword.

The tip of this "rice leaf" profile is an acute and very sharp point, which gives the blade its penetrating capability when used in a thrusting motion.  The balance and steep profile of the sword, in turn, gives it its cutting ability when used in a slashing motion.

=== Hilt ===
The sword's full [[Tang (tools)|tang]] is embedded in a long hilt, traditionally made of [[kamagong]] wood.  As previously explained, this hilt tilts downwards, contributing to the sword's unique profile.  Aside from that, however, the exact shape of the hilt, varies significantly from piece to piece, with the pommel and grip not always distinct parts of the hilt, and a [[crossguard]] that isn't present in all pieces.  In addition, the ''dahong palay'''s origins as an agricultural tool means that the hilts are often simple and practical, rather than ornate as is often the case in the [[kalis]] or [[kampilan]].

== Varieties outside Tagalog region ==
While strongly associated with [[Tagalog people]], dahong palay can also be found in other parts of Luzon. Notably among [[Ilocano people|Ilocano]] and [[Pangasinan people|Pangasinan peoples]] of northern Luzon and [[Bicolano people|Bicolanos]] of Bicol peninsula in southern Luzon.

=== Ilocos ===
Among the Ilocanos, the blade is called ''bulong pagay'', which is direct translation of the Tagalog name which means "rice leaf". The profile is slightly different as the top edge does not have a downturn curve towards the tip, aside from such distinction, the over all specifications of the blade is more or less similar with its Tagalog counterpart.

=== Bicol ===
In [[Bicol Region]], the blade retains its Tagalog name, albeit also slightly different from the typical profile found in [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] province in [[Calabarzon]]. Generally, the dahong palay blades in this region are shorter compared to its counter parts in other region.
== In history ==
The ''dahong palay'' was initially used for agricultural work since pre-colonial times, and later on, was used for [[dambana]] practices as well. As a weapon, the ''dahong palay'' was a mainstay during the many conflicts that have plagued the Southern Tagalog region since its first use during the Philippine revolution against the Spanish &ndash; used by farmer-warriors whenever they could not acquire firearms. It is noted for having been used by Filipino soldiers under the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary units and the recognized guerrillas in the region during [[World War II]].

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Dahongpalay bicol.jpg|alt=|Dahong palay from [[Bicol Region]]
File:Bulong pagay ilocos sur.jpg|alt=|Sinan olimao bulong pagay from [[Ilocos Sur]] province. "Sinan olimao" refers to the type of hilt design.
File:Dahong palay.jpg|Tagalog dahong palay from [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]]
</gallery>

== See also ==
[[List of Filipino weaponry]]
* [[Bolo knife|Bolo]]
* [[Golok]]
* [[Kalis]]
* [[Kampilan]]
[[Filipino martial arts]]

[[Military history of the Philippines]]

== References ==
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{{Filipino weapons}}
{{Swords by region}}

[[Category:Filipino swords]]
[[Category:World War II infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Weapons of the Philippine Army]]
[[Category:Culture of Batangas]]
[[Category:Culture of Occidental Mindoro]]
[[Category:Culture of Oriental Mindoro]]


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