Philippines? bolo for ID/comment/reference

wildwolberine · 14th July 2023, 03:09 AM

Added this utilitarian bolo to the collection. Would like to know what region it may be from & possibly how old it is? My impression is Luzon, early-mid 20th century.

Very thick blade, brass ferrule, hidden tang construction. Tang does not extend through hilt. It looks like it has a convex grind. Hilt is dark, dense hardwood, maybe narra or kamagong? The hilt feels smallish for the weight of the blade.

Really well made, balanced work knife. Looks like it could be the picture next to “bolo” in the dictionary. Unfortunately no sheath or scabbard.

Any input would be appreciated, and please post links to threads with similar bolos!

OAL: 50 cm
Blade length: 35 cm
Blade width: 4 cm/widest point
Spine: 1 cm at hilt

I increased the brightness on the last picture.

14th July 2023, 03:09 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 105	Philippines? bolo for ID/comment/reference Added this utilitarian bolo to the collection. Would like to know what region it may be from & possibly how old it is? My impression is Luzon, early-mid 20th century. Very thick blade, brass ferrule, hidden tang construction. Tang does not extend through hilt. It looks like it has a convex grind. Hilt is dark, dense hardwood, maybe narra or kamagong? The hilt feels smallish for the weight of the blade. Really well made, balanced work knife. Looks like it could be the picture next to “bolo” in the dictionary. Unfortunately no sheath or scabbard. Any input would be appreciated, and please post links to threads with similar bolos! OAL: 50 cm Blade length: 35 cm Blade width: 4 cm/widest point Spine: 1 cm at hilt I increased the brightness on the last picture. Attached Images