Two Bolos For Comments

[Robert]

Here are my two latest finds, a pair of Luzon Bolos. The upper bolo with the file work on the blade I believe to be from the first half of the 20th century while the lower I believe to be from the first quarter of the 20th century. The hilt on the upper bolo is horn and has brass fittings and what appears to be a glass bead embedded in each side of the hilt. It also has a hole drilled through the grip probably for a lanyard. The hilt on the lower is wood with iron fittings and the blade has an inserted edge and some heavy pitting. It also has CS stamped into the blade? The leather scabbard has hardened to the point of feeling like wood. As usual, sorry about the poor picture quality. All comments on these are very welcome.


Upper Bolo
Blade length = 14"
Blade at widest = 1-9/16"
Blade at thickest = 11/32"
Total length = 20-1/2"

Lower Bolo
Blade length = 14-1/4"
Blade at widest = 2"
Blade at thickest = 13/32"
Total length = 20-1/2"