WW2 era Philippine bolo/machete

RobT · 21st January 2023, 12:36 AM

Hi Ahite,

It looks like a US corn knife to me. I have seen a lot of these at antique fairs described as such. I have been told that many were made from broken civil war sabers.

Sincerely,
RobT

Interested Party · 21st January 2023, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RobT

Hi Ahite,

It looks like a US corn knife to me. I have seen a lot of these at antique fairs described as such. I have been told that many were made from broken civil war sabers.

Sincerely,
RobT

Corn knife was my first impression. Except for the spine. I have never seen a spine like that on an American agricultural blade. I guess a broken saber could explain it.

AHite · 21st January 2023, 02:56 AM

I'm certain now that this is a corn knife made from an old sword. US Civil War sword most likely. I thought the blade had some age to it. Repurposed war weapon to farm implement. Thanks for your input!

21st January 2023, 12:36 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 568	Corn Knife Hi Ahite, It looks like a US corn knife to me. I have seen a lot of these at antique fairs described as such. I have been told that many were made from broken civil war sabers. Sincerely, RobT

21st January 2023, 02:56 AM	#3
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 67	I'm certain now that this is a corn knife made from an old sword. US Civil War sword most likely. I thought the blade had some age to it. Repurposed war weapon to farm implement. Thanks for your input!