Tabak

ThePepperSkull · 20th March 2010, 07:00 AM

This tabak definitely looks older than the bolos made for ReflectionsOfAsia. I'm not sure how miuch older though. Again, my knowledge in anything posted here is superficial when compared to the knowledge of others here and I am judging by the photos provided. In-hand my assessment may differ. They still make blades of this particular shape, although the horse hoof is less common. Still done I think, but less common.

Newer made bolos often have rough grind marks and, when possible, are shaped mainly by stock removal I find. I can tell by the pictures that this piece was forged, because of the ripples and waves from hammering on the blade. Also, I can't see any grindmarks, but if there are it may still be of recent manufacture.

20th March 2010, 07:00 AM	#7
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	This tabak definitely looks older than the bolos made for ReflectionsOfAsia. I'm not sure how miuch older though. Again, my knowledge in anything posted here is superficial when compared to the knowledge of others here and I am judging by the photos provided. In-hand my assessment may differ. They still make blades of this particular shape, although the horse hoof is less common. Still done I think, but less common. Newer made bolos often have rough grind marks and, when possible, are shaped mainly by stock removal I find. I can tell by the pictures that this piece was forged, because of the ripples and waves from hammering on the blade. Also, I can't see any grindmarks, but if there are it may still be of recent manufacture. Last edited by ThePepperSkull; 20th March 2010 at 07:30 AM.