Bolo

Gonzalo G · 9th September 2008, 09:11 PM

Thank YOU, Robert. It is an interesting rivet, similar in some way to the ones you can find in some khukris.
Regards

Gonzalo

Battara · 10th September 2008, 01:24 AM

Well, I know it is from Luzon - they always have the tang go through the hilt. Could be a bolo malipad......

Robert · 10th September 2008, 03:22 PM

Hi, Jose. Many thanks for your reply. I've not heard of a "bolo malipad" before and cannot find any reference to it. Could you please give more information on this style of bolo and possible who made it and when? Thank you for all the help that you have given me on this and many other items that I've posted.

Robert

G. McCormack · 10th September 2008, 04:49 PM

Hey fellas, thats horn, not wood. And the surface, thats what happens with sun and drying out. And it happens fast! I need to make a humidifying box for my inventory of blades, all the horn hilts dry up quick in air conditioning. I have to oil them once every few weeks to avoid checking and delaminating. Horn is a great hilt material, but it moves more than just about anything.

I've got a few pieces like this, let me grab some pics soon. This style usually has a leather scabbard, with some fringe at the chape and toe. I like the lines on this one, looks real comfy in the hands.

Cheers,

Garrett

Rick · 10th September 2008, 06:10 PM

Try pure Lanolin on the horn .

Robert · 10th September 2008, 06:39 PM

Hi Garrett, I'm glad you like the way it looks. It IS very comfortable in the hand. Looking forward to pictures of your examples. Thank you for the scabbard info. I have been thinking about making new ones for the weapons that I have that are missing the originals. I just want them to look as accurate as possible.

Hi Rick, Lanolin is what I have been using on all the horn grips on my items including this one.

Thanks again for everyone's help with this.

Robert

Gonzalo G · 10th September 2008, 07:12 PM

What kind of horn is this? I have buffalo and common cow horn hilts, and no one looks like this, even being very old and much worked. I live in a very sunny and dry area. Instead, from the photos that hilt looks identical to a hardwood I have worked with. Of course there are many things I have no experience with, and photos does not permit manipulations to study the material, so I said what to me seems correct. Does this horn comes from a specific kind of cattle? Thank you in advance for the information.
Regards

Gonzalo

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9th September 2008, 09:11 PM	#1
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	Thank YOU, Robert. It is an interesting rivet, similar in some way to the ones you can find in some khukris. Regards Gonzalo

10th September 2008, 01:24 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Well, I know it is from Luzon - they always have the tang go through the hilt. Could be a bolo malipad......

10th September 2008, 03:22 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi, Jose. Many thanks for your reply. I've not heard of a "bolo malipad" before and cannot find any reference to it. Could you please give more information on this style of bolo and possible who made it and when? Thank you for all the help that you have given me on this and many other items that I've posted. Robert

10th September 2008, 04:49 PM	#4
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	Hey fellas, thats horn, not wood. And the surface, thats what happens with sun and drying out. And it happens fast! I need to make a humidifying box for my inventory of blades, all the horn hilts dry up quick in air conditioning. I have to oil them once every few weeks to avoid checking and delaminating. Horn is a great hilt material, but it moves more than just about anything. I've got a few pieces like this, let me grab some pics soon. This style usually has a leather scabbard, with some fringe at the chape and toe. I like the lines on this one, looks real comfy in the hands. Cheers, Garrett

10th September 2008, 06:10 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Try pure Lanolin on the horn .

10th September 2008, 06:39 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Garrett, I'm glad you like the way it looks. It IS very comfortable in the hand. Looking forward to pictures of your examples. Thank you for the scabbard info. I have been thinking about making new ones for the weapons that I have that are missing the originals. I just want them to look as accurate as possible. Hi Rick, Lanolin is what I have been using on all the horn grips on my items including this one. Thanks again for everyone's help with this. Robert

10th September 2008, 07:12 PM	#7
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	What kind of horn is this? I have buffalo and common cow horn hilts, and no one looks like this, even being very old and much worked. I live in a very sunny and dry area. Instead, from the photos that hilt looks identical to a hardwood I have worked with. Of course there are many things I have no experience with, and photos does not permit manipulations to study the material, so I said what to me seems correct. Does this horn comes from a specific kind of cattle? Thank you in advance for the information. Regards Gonzalo