LEYTE BOLO

tanaruz · 14th October 2021, 12:46 PM

Hi all,

This came together with the kris (previously posted). The hilt looks Leyte...but am not sure about the blade profile. It's 22 inches (OAL) with a very thick spine.

The 'bakunawa' hilt is one that I often see in Leyte blades.

Note: the kris (previously posted) is also featured here showing its scabbard.

Than you in advance for any info on this old warrior.

Kind regards

Yves

Ian · 14th October 2021, 01:05 PM

Yves, could you post another picture (larger) of the sword out of its sheath. I tried enlarging the one above but it is too blurry.

Thanks,

Ian

tanaruz · 14th October 2021, 02:06 PM

Hi Sir Ian,

Additional pictures

kronckew · 14th October 2021, 11:12 PM

really neat, love it.

xasterix · 15th October 2021, 04:07 AM

It's a binatanggas.

14th October 2021, 12:46 PM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 271	LEYTE BOLO Hi all, This came together with the kris (previously posted). The hilt looks Leyte...but am not sure about the blade profile. It's 22 inches (OAL) with a very thick spine. The 'bakunawa' hilt is one that I often see in Leyte blades. Note: the kris (previously posted) is also featured here showing its scabbard. Than you in advance for any info on this old warrior. Kind regards Yves Attached Images

14th October 2021, 02:06 PM	#3
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 271	LEYTE BOLO Hi Sir Ian, Additional pictures Attached Images

14th October 2021, 01:05 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	Yves, could you post another picture (larger) of the sword out of its sheath. I tried enlarging the one above but it is too blurry. Thanks, Ian

14th October 2021, 11:12 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	really neat, love it.

15th October 2021, 04:07 AM	#5
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 667	It's a binatanggas.