Matched Pair Of Philippine Bolos

Robert · 23rd August 2014, 04:54 AM

Hello everyone, I was lucky enough to be able to acquire these two matched Luzon bolos for my collection and as they arrived today I am posting a few photos hopefully for everyones enjoyment. The carving of the horn hilts (aside from the bug damage) is some of the finest that I have ever seen. I am not sure if the plating on the blades is chrome or only nickel, but either way the chemical stripper that I once used I found is again available so it won't be as hard to remove as it has been. The one thing positive about the plating is that it has kept the blades from rusting. The fittings are made from coin silver and thankfully had not been plated when the blades were. The measurements are;

Total length = 23-1/2 inches
Blade length = 16-1/2 inches in length
Width at widest point = 2-3/8 inches
Thickness at hilt = 9/32 inch

Later I will post new photos after I have had a chance to remove the plating from the blades and etch them. Any comments or information that anyone would like to add or share on these will be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

23rd August 2014, 04:54 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Matched Pair Of Philippine Bolos Hello everyone, I was lucky enough to be able to acquire these two matched Luzon bolos for my collection and as they arrived today I am posting a few photos hopefully for everyones enjoyment. The carving of the horn hilts (aside from the bug damage) is some of the finest that I have ever seen. I am not sure if the plating on the blades is chrome or only nickel, but either way the chemical stripper that I once used I found is again available so it won't be as hard to remove as it has been. The one thing positive about the plating is that it has kept the blades from rusting. The fittings are made from coin silver and thankfully had not been plated when the blades were. The measurements are; Total length = 23-1/2 inches Blade length = 16-1/2 inches in length Width at widest point = 2-3/8 inches Thickness at hilt = 9/32 inch Later I will post new photos after I have had a chance to remove the plating from the blades and etch them. Any comments or information that anyone would like to add or share on these will be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 24th August 2014 at 04:13 PM.