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Old 28th June 2023, 01:05 AM   #1
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Default Batangas bolo!

New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Carabao hilt, through-tang (peened over), brass ferrule. Leather sheath with attached belt. Blade has angled tip but not sharply angled like a tabak or “katana”.

Based on other threads (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=Finger+notch for example) I believe the origin is Luzon, Batangas. Shows some characteristics of Ilokano work? Age probably post-1945? Thanks!

Dimensions: 56 cm overall length, 42 cm by 4+ cm blade.
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Old 28th June 2023, 01:40 PM   #2
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New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Carabao hilt, through-tang (peened over), brass ferrule. Leather sheath with attached belt. Blade has angled tip but not sharply angled like a tabak or “katana”.

Based on other threads (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=Finger+notch for example) I believe the origin is Luzon, Batangas. Shows some characteristics of Ilokano work? Age probably post-1945? Thanks!

Dimensions: 56 cm overall length, 42 cm by 4+ cm blade.
Hullo! This is a Laguna-made piece. I have 2 pieces with the same maker's mark and hilt+scabbard, WW2 era. The blade profile is called "sinanbartolome."
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Old 29th June 2023, 01:22 AM   #3
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Hullo! This is a Laguna-made piece. I have 2 pieces with the same maker's mark and hilt+scabbard, WW2 era. The blade profile is called "sinanbartolome."
Thank you! I searched the forums and found your examples. One of my favorites!
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Old 28th June 2023, 11:50 PM   #4
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Default Well Done

Wildwolberine,

Very well made sword (I especially like the pommel cap) and sheath, all in very good condition with good age to it. You can't ask for more.

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Old 29th June 2023, 01:24 AM   #5
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Wildwolberine,

Very well made sword (I especially like the pommel cap) and sheath, all in very good condition with good age to it. You can't ask for more.

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Thanks, I agree! I cleaned it up a little, polished the brass, and treated the horn. Probably won’t touch the scabbard as it’s in great shape for it’s age
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