Tourist Item Or Not?
Normally I don't buy items with aluminium fittings but this Philippine bolo seemed interesting so here it is. Blade length is only 13-5/8 inches and is 1-1/2 inches at the widest point and 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Horn grip in the shape of a horses hoof. All the fittings and the decoration on the grip are made of aluminium. This is a very well built bolo with a blade much thicker than any that I've seen on any tourist piece so far. I would appreciate your ideas on the age of this and if you think this is or is not a tourist item. I have seen one knife that was decorated almost exactly like this before that was dated 1930 something on the blade. Thanks for any help that can be offered.
Robert
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