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Old 17th September 2017, 10:10 AM   #1
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Default Philippines Bolo

Got this from the wife of a friend who no longer is with us.
He bought it in the Philippines around 1980.
Should appreciate very much to hear your opinions about it....

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Old 17th September 2017, 11:31 AM   #2
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Hi Stefan,

a nice Igorot pinahig. Can you post please the dimensions?

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Old 17th September 2017, 12:48 PM   #3
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carnac the magnificent predicts it's blade is ~ 35 cm. and the overall length at ~ 54 cm.
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Old 17th September 2017, 12:52 PM   #4
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Not the first time that I not recognize the tape rule! Thank you mate!

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i have been known to do the same

reminds me of the old craftsman's saying "measure twice, cut once". we are just measuring twice .
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Old 17th September 2017, 09:07 PM   #6
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Thank you, Detlef for your nice words. I really appreciate it.

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