Unknown old bolo

Ian · 6th July 2014, 05:10 PM

I have had this one for several years but never figured exactly where it came from. The blade is about 3/8-inch thick at the hilt, obviously laminated and V-ground. The hilt is NOT full tang, shows some damage near the end, and has a small iron ferrule. The heavy blade measures 11 inches, the handle is 7-8 inches.

It has a Philippine feel for me, but I have trouble placing where.

Ian.

Sajen · 6th July 2014, 05:40 PM

Hello Ian,

my best guess would be that it is from Luzon, because the small ferrule maybe from Batangas? Not all smaller bolos from there has a throughout tang.

Regards,
Detlef

6th July 2014, 05:10 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Unknown old bolo I have had this one for several years but never figured exactly where it came from. The blade is about 3/8-inch thick at the hilt, obviously laminated and V-ground. The hilt is NOT full tang, shows some damage near the end, and has a small iron ferrule. The heavy blade measures 11 inches, the handle is 7-8 inches. It has a Philippine feel for me, but I have trouble placing where. Ian. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 6th July 2014 at 11:31 PM. Reason: Had the wrong dimensions previously

6th July 2014, 05:40 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,166	Hello Ian, my best guess would be that it is from Luzon, because the small ferrule maybe from Batangas? Not all smaller bolos from there has a throughout tang. Regards, Detlef