Bolo/parang knife of unknown origin

wildwolberine · 29th December 2023, 12:31 AM

This arrived today. Wondering if anyone could ID origin? I imagine it’s Filipino. It’s a utilitarian piece showing considerable use, damage etc. It’s definitely chisel ground. There are aspects that remind me of the Zamboanga knife I posted here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Zamboanga), specifically the notch holding the twine wrap.

Ian · 29th December 2023, 02:45 PM

Hi WW. Interesting old general purpose bolo. I don't think this one is from Mindanao. The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

Sajen · 29th December 2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

Agree with Ian!

Gavin Nugent · 30th December 2023, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hi WW. Interesting old general purpose bolo. I don't think this one is from Mindanao. The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.

The thumb depression is consistent with older manufactured Gareb, Talibon, Talibong (What's in a name?), from the Visayas region.

29th December 2023, 12:31 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 109	Bolo/parang knife of unknown origin This arrived today. Wondering if anyone could ID origin? I imagine it’s Filipino. It’s a utilitarian piece showing considerable use, damage etc. It’s definitely chisel ground. There are aspects that remind me of the Zamboanga knife I posted here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=Zamboanga), specifically the notch holding the twine wrap. Attached Images

29th December 2023, 02:45 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi WW. Interesting old general purpose bolo. I don't think this one is from Mindanao. The chisel ground edge suggests the Visayas to me.