Tagalog Bolo?

FilAmfighter1 · 22nd December 2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

I just buy this philippine bolo by epray. Since I have read a lot in Filhistory from Migueldiaz (great page) I think I buy a Tagalog bolo, would be nice when you confirm this and can give me an estimated age of this small sword. It is 23 inch OA or 58,4 cm. Until now I don't have it in my hands and this is a picture from the seller. All comments are very appreciated.

sajen

This blade is a Post WW-2 Bolo, Espada pattern, I have one simular my mother-in-law gave me as wedding present. Your hilt is brass cast, and you leather sheath is most likely Carabo hide leather. It shows some usage which is alway good.
If anybody wants I can post a link for PDF magazine- special edition on Filipino Weapons A-Z so you have it for refference.

Sajen · 22nd December 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FilAmfighter1

This blade is a Post WW-2 Bolo, Espada pattern, I have one simular my mother-in-law gave me as wedding present. Your hilt is brass cast, and you leather sheath is most likely Carabo hide leather. It shows some usage which is alway good.
If anybody wants I can post a link for PDF magazine- special edition on Filipino Weapons A-Z so you have it for refference.

Thank you for comment and welcome to the forum. The link would be very interesting. You like to show us your bolo?

Regards,

Detlef

Rick · 22nd December 2009, 10:28 PM

Why not ?

Post away .

Here's what I think is an oldie; Bonifacio ?
Laminated blade, hardened edge .

Sajen · 22nd December 2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Why not ?

Here's what I think is an oldie; Bonifacio ?
Laminated blade, hardened edge .

Hi Rick,

very nice bolo, thank's for sharing.

Detlef

Dimasalang · 23rd December 2009, 12:41 AM

Bonifacio bolo.
Agreed, this one seems to be post-WWII. But I would say this is one of the better examples from that time. Most do not look as nice and detailed as this one. Nice grab, I was eyeballin this one too on ebay.

Sajen · 23rd December 2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimasalang

Bonifacio bolo.
Agreed, this one seems to be post-WWII. But I would say this is one of the better examples from that time. Most do not look as nice and detailed as this one. Nice grab, I was eyeballin this one too on ebay.

Thank's for your comment!

Regards,

Detlef

22nd December 2009, 10:28 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Why not ? Post away . Here's what I think is an oldie; Bonifacio ? Laminated blade, hardened edge . Attached Images

23rd December 2009, 12:41 AM	#5
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Bonifacio bolo. Agreed, this one seems to be post-WWII. But I would say this is one of the better examples from that time. Most do not look as nice and detailed as this one. Nice grab, I was eyeballin this one too on ebay.