Philippines Bolo

Royston · 19th September 2012, 03:22 PM

The second purchase of the weekend.
Lets see if I can be more accurate with this one

For obvious reasons the UK does not see as many Philippines items as the States does. This is the first one of these that I have bought, mainly because it is the first one that I have seen for sale at a fair. I suppose that we shouldn't complain as we have more than our fair share of items from many other countries of the old British Empire.

O/A length is 34 ins.
Blade is 18 ins, with a false edge just over half it's length.

Hilt is steel with horn and twisted brass wire.

Unlined, leather scabbard.

All opinions welcome.

Regards
Roy

Robert · 19th September 2012, 03:54 PM

Hello Roy, All I can say is for a first time purchase you sure a did well. A late 19th century Luzon bolo with all the hilt windings still intact and its original leather scabbard. Congratulations on this very nice addition to your collection.

Regards,
Robert

Battara · 20th September 2012, 02:34 AM

Nice catch Royston. Robert is once again on the money. Blade profile makes me think Tagalog.

migueldiaz · 20th September 2012, 07:11 AM

Nice one! Definitely Luzon, as everybody has said.

19th September 2012, 03:22 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 441	Philippines Bolo The second purchase of the weekend. Lets see if I can be more accurate with this one For obvious reasons the UK does not see as many Philippines items as the States does. This is the first one of these that I have bought, mainly because it is the first one that I have seen for sale at a fair. I suppose that we shouldn't complain as we have more than our fair share of items from many other countries of the old British Empire. O/A length is 34 ins. Blade is 18 ins, with a false edge just over half it's length. Hilt is steel with horn and twisted brass wire. Unlined, leather scabbard. All opinions welcome. Regards Roy Attached Images

19th September 2012, 03:54 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Roy, All I can say is for a first time purchase you sure a did well. A late 19th century Luzon bolo with all the hilt windings still intact and its original leather scabbard. Congratulations on this very nice addition to your collection. Regards, Robert

20th September 2012, 02:34 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Nice catch Royston. Robert is once again on the money. Blade profile makes me think Tagalog.

20th September 2012, 07:11 AM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Nice one! Definitely Luzon, as everybody has said.