Philippines Bolo and dagger

AHite · 3rd December 2023, 04:09 PM

I bought these two knives at a show yesterday. Acquired them from the former US Marine who got them while stationed in the Philippines in 1981. He told me what region the knives were from, but the name was nothing that I am familiar with. If any forum members are familiar with this style dagger, please let me know. No sheath. The picture of the Marine when he was active duty shows him wearing the dagger on the strap of his ALICE gear. He told me that, while rucking with this gear and the dagger strapped on, he slipped and fell down a hillside, and the dagger ended up piercing his chest!

The dagger is around 30cm overall length, with horn handle.

The Bolo is a heavy duty, working man's knife. Blade is 30cm, very sharp but has a nick in it. Horn handle, with crude iron rivets. The blade is approximately 5mm thick at the handle, slimming down to the point. The sheath is typical wood construction, very heavy itself.

Overall a couple of good additions to my growing Philippines weapons collection. Having the photo of the previous owner using the dagger was a nice bonus.

3rd December 2023, 04:09 PM	#1
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 48	Philippines Bolo and dagger I bought these two knives at a show yesterday. Acquired them from the former US Marine who got them while stationed in the Philippines in 1981. He told me what region the knives were from, but the name was nothing that I am familiar with. If any forum members are familiar with this style dagger, please let me know. No sheath. The picture of the Marine when he was active duty shows him wearing the dagger on the strap of his ALICE gear. He told me that, while rucking with this gear and the dagger strapped on, he slipped and fell down a hillside, and the dagger ended up piercing his chest! The dagger is around 30cm overall length, with horn handle. The Bolo is a heavy duty, working man's knife. Blade is 30cm, very sharp but has a nick in it. Horn handle, with crude iron rivets. The blade is approximately 5mm thick at the handle, slimming down to the point. The sheath is typical wood construction, very heavy itself. Overall a couple of good additions to my growing Philippines weapons collection. Having the photo of the previous owner using the dagger was a nice bonus. Attached Images