Phiilipine blade, but what kind?

[Protector]

Thank you Ian. Just a few more questions if you don't mind. Does this blade shape/style have a name? From the balance I would gather it is used as a tool more than a weapon, right?

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Protector

Thank you Ian. Just a few more questions if you don't mind. Does this blade shape/style have a name? From the balance I would gather it is used as a tool more than a weapon, right?

I don't know of a specific name for it, but I have seen similar blades used for general purposes including splitting coconuts, chopping brush, etc. It's a variant of the common "bolo" used for chopping--the forward angled blade speaks to a powerful chopping function.

Ian.

[Gavin Nugent]

PM Lorenz, I am sure he will be able to name this for you.

Gavin

[Ferguson]

Don't know the name either. But here is a thread showing mine that is similar. Mine has a dedication on it dated to 1901.

Steve


http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=bolo