Here's the one that I have that's tenativeley ID'd only as a "negito bolo" (thans for the heads up, Justin), 14 1/4" OA with an 8 3/8" blade, partial tang, with no ferule of any kind and no pattern evident in the blade, although I've not tried to etch it.
The scabbard came with it and has a similar patina and coloration, but I'm still not convinced it's original to the blade or even made for it, although they've clearly been together for many years (16 1/2" OA in sheath).
The general blade shape and hilt shape "feel" very similar, although this hilt was never pierced, and the simpler, plainer steel, even though hand forged and lack of ferule make me suspect that yours is a trifle more "civilized" than this one.....what are your thoughts on areas of origin?
Mike
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