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Robert · 20th December 2008, 02:12 AM

Here is another bolo that is a little odd. To me it looks like a short tabak but instead of the blade tip being blunt it has a double sided V grind. The rest of the blade has the standard chisel grind. The blade also sports quite a few dings in the spine from being pounded on or from pounding on something. I would thnk that it is more a general utility knife than an out and out weapon. Nicely carved but cracked light colored or very faded horses hoof shaped horn grip with a steel ferrel braised at the seem. Tang goes through the hilt and steel but plate and is then peened over. Probably from Luzon or the surrounding area like most items I have. Has what is left of the scabbard which is better than none at all. Probably late 19th or early 20th century. Sorry about my poor picture taking ability. All comments are very welcome. Thank you all for looking.

Robert

Total length 17-3/4"
Blade length 12"
Blade thickness at grip 5/16"
Blade at widest 1-5/8"
Grip length 5-3/4"

20th December 2008, 02:12 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Tabak Or Something Else? Here is another bolo that is a little odd. To me it looks like a short tabak but instead of the blade tip being blunt it has a double sided V grind. The rest of the blade has the standard chisel grind. The blade also sports quite a few dings in the spine from being pounded on or from pounding on something. I would thnk that it is more a general utility knife than an out and out weapon. Nicely carved but cracked light colored or very faded horses hoof shaped horn grip with a steel ferrel braised at the seem. Tang goes through the hilt and steel but plate and is then peened over. Probably from Luzon or the surrounding area like most items I have. Has what is left of the scabbard which is better than none at all. Probably late 19th or early 20th century. Sorry about my poor picture taking ability. All comments are very welcome. Thank you all for looking. Robert Total length 17-3/4" Blade length 12" Blade thickness at grip 5/16" Blade at widest 1-5/8" Grip length 5-3/4" Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 20th December 2008 at 03:06 AM.