1st Republic Luzon Bolo

Dimasalang · 10th June 2015, 07:26 PM

Excellent.
Why can't I ever find one of these.

Battara · 10th June 2015, 11:39 PM

I understand Kevin, not many out there.........

xasterix · 13th January 2023, 08:06 PM

Necro'ing this thread, sharing a simpler sample of what may be another First Republic (or older) bolo. Hoping other members would share theirs as well...these elaborately-hilted blades seem to have run on a "limited edition" basis during its era.

Rafngard · 14th January 2023, 02:01 PM

I was lucky enough to pick this one up recently.
I'm really happy with it.

Thanks,
Leif

xasterix · 15th January 2023, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafngard

I was lucky enough to pick this one up recently.
I'm really happy with it.

Thanks,
Leif

Great sample Leif! Also indicative that when push comes to shove, even the pretty blades can be used for battle (as I think this one did- probably even several engagements).

Battara · 16th January 2023, 02:12 AM

Ragnar, this is an expensive blade, and the horn hilt probably had twisted silver wire in some of the crevices. I'm wondering if the bronze on this was added later to replace silver mounts.

Battara · 16th January 2023, 02:22 AM

Here is my Katipunaro piece.

13th January 2023, 08:06 PM	#3
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 598	Necro'ing this thread, sharing a simpler sample of what may be another First Republic (or older) bolo. Hoping other members would share theirs as well...these elaborately-hilted blades seem to have run on a "limited edition" basis during its era. Attached Images

14th January 2023, 02:01 PM	#4
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 327	I was lucky enough to pick this one up recently. I'm really happy with it. Thanks, Leif Attached Images

16th January 2023, 02:22 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,141	Here is my Katipunaro piece. Attached Images

10th June 2015, 07:26 PM	#1
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Excellent. Why can't I ever find one of these.

10th June 2015, 11:39 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,141	I understand Kevin, not many out there.........

16th January 2023, 02:12 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,141	Ragnar, this is an expensive blade, and the horn hilt probably had twisted silver wire in some of the crevices. I'm wondering if the bronze on this was added later to replace silver mounts.