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4th May 2011, 03:08 AM
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Bolo / Parang ???
Just won this and to be quite honest I am not familiar with this blade type with the file work on the lower side next to the hilt. The only information that I have is the length which is 23-1/4 inches. The pictures below are from the auction. All help with this will be greatly appreciated.
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4th May 2011, 05:50 AM
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It looks as the same blade but with a dagger hilt?
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4th May 2011, 06:54 AM
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Well, this is an interesting piece. The blade does look like that from a minisbad, but the hilt looks more Tagalog. Not sure what to think yet.
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4th May 2011, 03:10 PM
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Michael and Jose, Thank you both for your comments. This is a rather interesting looking piece, I just wish that I had more information on it or at least some better pictures. At this point I do not know if the hilt is made of wood or horn or even if the tang extends all the way through the hilt or not. It is to bad that there was no scabbard with it to help in identifying its possible origin.
Robert |
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4th May 2011, 04:12 PM
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I'm pretty sure it goes through until the end. That I usually don't see until WWII, but the blade is not WWII........
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4th May 2011, 04:26 PM
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Hello Robert,
very interesting sword. Can't wait to see better pictures. Regards, Detlef |
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