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Ian 6th July 2014 05:10 PM

Unknown old bolo
 
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I have had this one for several years but never figured exactly where it came from. The blade is about 3/8-inch thick at the hilt, obviously laminated and V-ground. The hilt is NOT full tang, shows some damage near the end, and has a small iron ferrule. The heavy blade measures 11 inches, the handle is 7-8 inches.

It has a Philippine feel for me, but I have trouble placing where.

Ian.

Sajen 6th July 2014 05:40 PM

Hello Ian,

my best guess would be that it is from Luzon, because the small ferrule maybe from Batangas? Not all smaller bolos from there has a throughout tang.

Regards,
Detlef


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