Christian Filipino Bolo

ibeam · 31st December 2011, 04:25 AM

Mike,
Really nice sword you got there....

Can u post some close up of the handle, like to see more details of the nicely carved carabao horn handle and silver ferrule.

thnx

VVV · 31st December 2011, 08:06 AM

Thanks,

Here are some close ups.

Michael

carlos · 31st December 2011, 12:27 PM

I just fall in love!! the handle is fantastic

Thanks for post, is a good present to my eyes!!
best regards
carlos

migueldiaz · 4th January 2012, 03:02 AM

The only thing I can add is that Katipunan generals were the ones who used the flower and vines design, to signify their rank. Thus it wouldn't be far-fetched to think that they also used the same motif in their personal weapons and accessories.

Alternatively, if the former owner of the sword was not a Katipunan general, then in all likelihoo he was a civilian VIP.

In other words, it's a very cool sword in any case!

VVV · 4th January 2012, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the added rank system info, very interesting.

Michael

Dimasalang · 4th January 2012, 07:23 PM

This is why I love this place. Rarely get to see these gems anywhere else. Awesome piece! Thanks for sharing!

31st December 2011, 08:06 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, Here are some close ups. Michael Attached Images

31st December 2011, 12:27 PM	#3
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 731	Ahhh!! I just fall in love!! the handle is fantastic Thanks for post, is a good present to my eyes!! best regards carlos

4th January 2012, 03:02 AM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	The only thing I can add is that Katipunan generals were the ones who used the flower and vines design, to signify their rank. Thus it wouldn't be far-fetched to think that they also used the same motif in their personal weapons and accessories. Alternatively, if the former owner of the sword was not a Katipunan general, then in all likelihoo he was a civilian VIP. In other words, it's a very cool sword in any case! Attached Images

31st December 2011, 04:25 AM	#1
ibeam Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134	Mike, Really nice sword you got there.... Can u post some close up of the handle, like to see more details of the nicely carved carabao horn handle and silver ferrule. thnx

4th January 2012, 03:56 PM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks for the added rank system info, very interesting. Michael

4th January 2012, 07:23 PM	#6
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	This is why I love this place. Rarely get to see these gems anywhere else. Awesome piece! Thanks for sharing!