Old Bonafacio Bolo

drac2k · 26th May 2016, 12:13 PM

That is a great looking blade...........thanks, now I've got to put another item on my "bucket list !"

VANDOO · 26th May 2016, 02:51 PM

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS EXCELLENT EXAMPLE.

THE WORKMANSHIP IS NOT TOO FANCY AND LOOKS LIKE A KNIFE MADE FOR POSSIBLE USE NOT JUST FOR SHOW. THE WORK ON THE HORN GRIPS IS EXCEPTIONAL PERHAPS A CUSTOM KNIFE MADE TO ORDER OR THE MAKER WAS JUST SHOWING OFF HIS SKILL. THE HISTORY OF THE DESIGN IS ALSO INTERESTING DID THIS PHILIPPINE LEADER GIVE PRESENTATION ITEMS TO HIS GENERALS AND SUCH?

Battara · 26th May 2016, 03:21 PM

Thank you folks.

Barry, as far as I know, no. Andres Bonifacio (correct spelling) was executed by his rival in the movement, Aguinaldo, before Bonifacio could do give anything to his people, unfortunately...............

carlos · 26th May 2016, 08:25 PM

What a beautiful bolo !!! The hilt is fantastic!
A very good piece to your collection
Thanks for sharing
Carlos

Ian · 27th May 2016, 12:38 AM

Jose:

Another excellent Tagalog piece and a wonderful example of the Bonifacio style. These don't come along very often and this one is a really nice specimen with a well preserved leather sheath. Congrats on such a nice find.

Ian.

Robert · 27th May 2016, 02:36 AM

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Another excellent Tagalog piece and a wonderful example of the Bonifacio style. These don't come along very often and this one is a really nice specimen with a well preserved leather sheath. Congrats on such a nice find.

This pretty much says it all. Congratulations yet again on another beautiful and rare addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 1st June 2016, 12:16 AM

Thank you folks.

Although the scabbard is different, in many other respects it is similar to this dagger I got years ago.

Makes me wonder if this once belonged to a general or high ranking officer too.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,422	Thank you folks. Although the scabbard is different, in many other respects it is similar to this dagger I got years ago. Makes me wonder if this once belonged to a general or high ranking officer too. Attached Images

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26th May 2016, 12:13 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,337	That is a great looking blade...........thanks, now I've got to put another item on my "bucket list !"

26th May 2016, 02:51 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. THE WORKMANSHIP IS NOT TOO FANCY AND LOOKS LIKE A KNIFE MADE FOR POSSIBLE USE NOT JUST FOR SHOW. THE WORK ON THE HORN GRIPS IS EXCEPTIONAL PERHAPS A CUSTOM KNIFE MADE TO ORDER OR THE MAKER WAS JUST SHOWING OFF HIS SKILL. THE HISTORY OF THE DESIGN IS ALSO INTERESTING DID THIS PHILIPPINE LEADER GIVE PRESENTATION ITEMS TO HIS GENERALS AND SUCH?

26th May 2016, 03:21 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,422	Thank you folks. Barry, as far as I know, no. Andres Bonifacio (correct spelling) was executed by his rival in the movement, Aguinaldo, before Bonifacio could do give anything to his people, unfortunately...............

26th May 2016, 08:25 PM	#4
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	What a beautiful bolo !!! The hilt is fantastic! A very good piece to your collection Thanks for sharing Carlos

27th May 2016, 12:38 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,749	Jose: Another excellent Tagalog piece and a wonderful example of the Bonifacio style. These don't come along very often and this one is a really nice specimen with a well preserved leather sheath. Congrats on such a nice find. Ian.