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wildwolberine
28th December 2023, 11:31 PM
This arrived today. Wondering if anyone could ID origin? I imagine it’s Filipino. It’s a utilitarian piece showing considerable use, damage etc. It’s definitely chisel ground. There are aspects that remind me of the Zamboanga knife I posted here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28922&highlight=Zamboanga), specifically the notch holding the twine wrap.

Ian
29th December 2023, 01:45 PM
Hi WW. Interesting old general purpose bolo. I don't think this one is from Mindanao. The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

Sajen
29th December 2023, 01:50 PM
The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

Agree with Ian! :)

Gavin Nugent
30th December 2023, 02:59 AM
Hi WW. Interesting old general purpose bolo. I don't think this one is from Mindanao. The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

The thumb depression is consistent with older manufactured Gareb, Talibon, Talibong (What's in a name?), from the Visayas region.