Heavy Philippine Bolo

[Ferguson]

This is a heavy Bolo that I found on EBay. Another forumite had already bid, but he graciously stepped aside and let me go for it. (Thank you sir!) It has a thin piece of wood that is shaped like the scabbard that has an inscription on it that reads:

Bolo. Presented to J Sharp McDonald
By Luit Clyde B Crusan
Aug 1901. 27th US Volunteers
Captured Isle Luzon
Manila P.I.

Specs are:
Weight 1 lb. 12 oz.
Overall length 20 ½ “
Blade length 14 ¼”
Blade thickness max: .401” (just over 3/8”)
Blade width max: 1 ¾ “
Sharpening is Flat/Convex, Right handed
Hilt is horn with minor insect damage

It has been sharpened correctly on the convex side and shows signs of use. The hilt is 7 sided with the bottom 2 panels being rough carved on purpose to give a better grip I suppose.

Comments and observations are appreciated!

Thanks,
Steve

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/BoloinScabbard.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/ConvexSide.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Flatside.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Presentationplaque.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/BoloHilt.jpg

[Battara]

Yup, tang through means Luzon, possibly Batangas? Katipunan I would guess.

[Lew]

Steve

Very nice find and I love that it has providence :D


Lew