Philippine Bolo for discussion

[Kidlat72]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Have had a successful bid and win this philippine bolo. Would be nice when someone would be able to name it, the exact origin and the estimated age would be also for interest.

It is 22 inch complete with a 16 inch blade. The seller write that the handle is from wood but I think it's horn.

Thank you in advance,

Detlef

good day sir!

I am a newbie here and this is my first post. I recently bought a blade which the seller said belonged to his late-grandfather. he named it "Pangasinan blade" I observed that the scabbard/sheath and the hilt is similar to yours.

[Sajen]

Welcome to the forum Mr. Lightling ,

First, name me Detlef! I don't own this Pangasinan bolo anymore, I've sold it some years ago but I now own another Pangasinan blade. I will post some pictures later.
I guess that your nice Pangasinan blade is a little bit younger, the integral ferrule/guard let me think like this. Maybe other, more knowledgeable members could confirm this.
And it would be good when you upload pictures directly to this site so we can be sure that they don't disapear in time.

Best regards,
Detlef

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Welcome to the forum Mr. Lightling ,

First, name me Detlef! I don't own this Pangasinan bolo anymore, I've sold it some years ago but I now own another Pangasinan blade. I will post some pictures later.
I guess that your nice Pangasinan blade is a little bit younger, the integral ferrule/guard let me think like this. Maybe other, more knowledgeable members could confirm this.
And it would be good when you upload pictures directly to this site so we can be sure that they don't disapear in time.

Best regards,
Detlef

Agreed with the age estimate, postwar onwards I believe.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Agreed with the age estimate, postwar onwards I believe.

Thank you Xas, so I was correct.

[RobT]

Hi Detlef,

Our bolos appear to be cousins. My blade measures 18" (about 45.7cm) long and the spine is just a tad over 3/8" (just under 1cm) thick at the hilt. Our sheaths are very similar also. I got mine at the beginning of this year. Did you get yours recently also?

Sincerely,
RobT

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by RobT

Our bolos appear to be cousins. My blade measures 18" (about 45.7cm) long and the spine is just a tad over 3/8" (just under 1cm) thick at the hilt. Our sheaths are very similar also. I got mine at the beginning of this year. Did you get yours recently also?

Hi Rob,

Yes, very similar! And no, my one I have already long.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I don't own this Pangasinan bolo anymore, I've sold it some years ago but I now own another Pangasinan blade. I will post some pictures later.

Here is my "new" Pangasinan itak, big dagger size with 46,7 cm unsheathed, blade 32 cm, 6,7 mm thick near the handle.

[Kidlat72]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Welcome to the forum Mr. Lightling ,

First, name me Detlef! I don't own this Pangasinan bolo anymore, I've sold it some years ago but I now own another Pangasinan blade. I will post some pictures later.
I guess that your nice Pangasinan blade is a little bit younger, the integral ferrule/guard let me think like this. Maybe other, more knowledgeable members could confirm this.
And it would be good when you upload pictures directly to this site so we can be sure that they don't disapear in time.

Best regards,
Detlef

thank you for taking time in looking into my very late post (considering the last comment was in 2012 ) I laughed when you addressed me mr lightning hahaha... and thanks for the warm welcome