Super chunky utilitarian Luzon bolo?

[Ian]

Hi WW,

A nice heavy general purpose bolo. I suspect this one is from Central Luzon. A picture of the other face of the scabbard might give more clues about its origin. There appears to be a quench-hardened edge. Again, a light etch might show this feature more clearly.

Heavy blades like this one were often used to split coconuts, chop wood, etc.

[wildwolberine]

Originally Posted by Ian

A picture of the other face of the scabbard might give more clues about its origin.

Thanks Ian! Here’s a photo of the other face of the scabbard. Yes, I’ll etch it at some point to reveal any edge hardening.

[Ian]

Thanks WW.

The shape of the belt hook is distinctive and similar to some leather scabbards. My memory fails me as to the location associated with that shape (I think Ilokano), but xasterix will likely know.

Ian