New bolo - dahong palay & leather cleaning advice?

[RobT]

Hi wildwolberine,

Does the hole in the hilt go all the way through? I ask this because, from your photo, it would seem to be drilled where the tang is. If it doesn't go all the way through, then it might have been drilled for a metal bail.

Sincerely,
RobT

[wildwolberine]

Originally Posted by RobT

Hi wildwolberine,

Does the hole in the hilt go all the way through? I ask this because, from your photo, it would seem to be drilled where the tang is. If it doesn't go all the way through, then it might have been drilled for a metal bail.

Sincerely,
RobT

Yes, it’s drilled through. Looks like it’s just below the tang.