Phiilipine blade, but what kind?

Ian · 28th November 2014, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Protector

Thank you Ian. Just a few more questions if you don't mind. Does this blade shape/style have a name? From the balance I would gather it is used as a tool more than a weapon, right?

I don't know of a specific name for it, but I have seen similar blades used for general purposes including splitting coconuts, chopping brush, etc. It's a variant of the common "bolo" used for chopping--the forward angled blade speaks to a powerful chopping function.

Ian.

Gavin Nugent · 28th November 2014, 01:34 PM

PM Lorenz, I am sure he will be able to name this for you.

Gavin

Ferguson · 28th November 2014, 01:42 PM

Don't know the name either. But here is a thread showing mine that is similar. Mine has a dedication on it dated to 1901.

Steve

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=bolo

28th November 2014, 01:34 PM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	PM Lorenz, I am sure he will be able to name this for you. Gavin

28th November 2014, 01:42 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Don't know the name either. But here is a thread showing mine that is similar. Mine has a dedication on it dated to 1901. Steve http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=bolo