Heavy Philippine Bolo

Ferguson · 19th November 2005, 10:49 PM

This is a heavy Bolo that I found on EBay. Another forumite had already bid, but he graciously stepped aside and let me go for it. (Thank you sir!) It has a thin piece of wood that is shaped like the scabbard that has an inscription on it that reads:

Bolo. Presented to J Sharp McDonald
By Luit Clyde B Crusan
Aug 1901. 27th US Volunteers
Captured Isle Luzon
Manila P.I.

Specs are:
Weight 1 lb. 12 oz.
Overall length 20 ½ “
Blade length 14 ¼”
Blade thickness max: .401” (just over 3/8”)
Blade width max: 1 ¾ “
Sharpening is Flat/Convex, Right handed
Hilt is horn with minor insect damage

It has been sharpened correctly on the convex side and shows signs of use. The hilt is 7 sided with the bottom 2 panels being rough carved on purpose to give a better grip I suppose.

Comments and observations are appreciated!

Thanks,
Steve

Battara · 19th November 2005, 11:44 PM

Yup, tang through means Luzon, possibly Batangas? Katipunan I would guess.

Lew · 20th November 2005, 12:11 AM

Steve

Very nice find and I love that it has providence

Lew

19th November 2005, 10:49 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Heavy Philippine Bolo This is a heavy Bolo that I found on EBay. Another forumite had already bid, but he graciously stepped aside and let me go for it. (Thank you sir!) It has a thin piece of wood that is shaped like the scabbard that has an inscription on it that reads: Bolo. Presented to J Sharp McDonald By Luit Clyde B Crusan Aug 1901. 27th US Volunteers Captured Isle Luzon Manila P.I. Specs are: Weight 1 lb. 12 oz. Overall length 20 ½ “ Blade length 14 ¼” Blade thickness max: .401” (just over 3/8”) Blade width max: 1 ¾ “ Sharpening is Flat/Convex, Right handed Hilt is horn with minor insect damage It has been sharpened correctly on the convex side and shows signs of use. The hilt is 7 sided with the bottom 2 panels being rough carved on purpose to give a better grip I suppose. Comments and observations are appreciated! Thanks, Steve

19th November 2005, 11:44 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yup, tang through means Luzon, possibly Batangas? Katipunan I would guess.

20th November 2005, 12:11 AM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Steve Very nice find and I love that it has providence Lew