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Old 20th March 2023, 01:03 PM   #1
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Found this at an estate sale. Everything about it, except the hilt, says Filipino, but I have never seen a hilt like this on a bolo. The Bolo is very solid and the hilt is well made and tightly fitted. Any input on origin, time period or similar hilts would be appreciated.
Hullo, nice bolo!

May I ask if the edge is convex grind (V-shape) or assymetrical (flat or almost flat on one side, angled on the other).
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