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Robert · 28th February 2013, 09:02 PM

Just won this on epray and am wondering what to call it. The information from the auction stated "This knife was brought from Cambodia in the 50's by a photographer." It is supposed to be about 26 inches in total length. By looking at the cut-out for the blade on the end of the scabbard the blade should be fairly substantial. The binding on the scabbard should be an easy repair as long as the braided sections don't get damaged in shipping. Would this be called a bolo, machete, parang or something else? Any and all comments on this would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

28th February 2013, 09:02 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Cambodian ??? Just won this on epray and am wondering what to call it. The information from the auction stated "This knife was brought from Cambodia in the 50's by a photographer." It is supposed to be about 26 inches in total length. By looking at the cut-out for the blade on the end of the scabbard the blade should be fairly substantial. The binding on the scabbard should be an easy repair as long as the braided sections don't get damaged in shipping. Would this be called a bolo, machete, parang or something else? Any and all comments on this would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 1st March 2013 at 05:30 AM.