Old Photo of Philippines "Bolo Maker"

Battara · 21st October 2010, 12:51 AM

This piece is a good evidence that the fist form is a Katipunan symbol (though depending upon the style and quality of the carving).

migueldiaz · 21st October 2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

This piece is a good evidence that the fist form is a Katipunan symbol (though depending upon the style and quality of the carving).

At Museo del Ejercito in Toledo, Spain, there's a Katipunan banner with this image -- two arms shown just from the elbow to the hands; one is holding a blade, and the other is holding by the hair a severed head of what looks a Caucasian (full beard, etc.); the two hands were depicted as a closed fist, especially the one holding the decapitated head by its hair. Thus perhaps (but am just speculating), the closed fist pommel design is related to this Katipunan imagery.

Battara · 21st October 2010, 03:38 AM

Yes I know the picture and found it in an old book on the PI. This is the reason I first thought that the fist was a sign of the Katipunan. Recently I found out that members would identify themselves to each other in the street with a fist to the chest.

migueldiaz · 21st October 2010, 05:09 AM

If you'll have the chance to see that pic again, can you please post it here? Thanks

Dimasalang · 22nd October 2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by migueldiaz

If you'll have the chance to see that pic again, can you please post it here? Thanks

I have this photo also, somewhere on one of my computers. Ill try and find it and post it, if Battara doesn't before me.

migueldiaz · 22nd October 2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimasalang

I have this photo also, somewhere on one of my computers. Ill try and find it and post it, if Battara doesn't before me.

Salamat

Chainlink · 22nd February 2013, 09:34 AM

I had no idea Filipino weapons and even utilitarian edged instruments were so complex and interesting.

This is a fantastic and rich history. I was so happy to find this very informative thread. I have one of these knives too. Sword?
Big knife, let's say mine is. 15 1/2 inches for the blade, 22 inches overall.
Bolo. I always thought.

I'd be very interested to hear what you all think of this one.

22nd February 2013, 09:34 AM	#7
Chainlink Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Key West, Florida. USA Posts: 1	My Katipunan bolo I had no idea Filipino weapons and even utilitarian edged instruments were so complex and interesting. This is a fantastic and rich history. I was so happy to find this very informative thread. I have one of these knives too. Sword? Big knife, let's say mine is. 15 1/2 inches for the blade, 22 inches overall. Bolo. I always thought. I'd be very interested to hear what you all think of this one.

21st October 2010, 12:51 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	This piece is a good evidence that the fist form is a Katipunan symbol (though depending upon the style and quality of the carving).

21st October 2010, 03:38 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yes I know the picture and found it in an old book on the PI. This is the reason I first thought that the fist was a sign of the Katipunan. Recently I found out that members would identify themselves to each other in the street with a fist to the chest.

21st October 2010, 05:09 AM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	If you'll have the chance to see that pic again, can you please post it here? Thanks