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It has a horn grip, silver ferrules and a distinctive blade shape that I don't recognise, any ideas?
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It's a form of Philippine bolo.
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I believe this is a Tabak with a grip of Spanish influenced styling. Very nice, I really like these.
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Thanks, guys!
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Thanks guys ! Most interesting discussion, and its great to learn all about new weapons~
Now when I see one of these I'll know exactly where its from ![]() Is a Tabak the same as a bolo? Why is the blade shaped like that? |
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Hi Jim,
I believe a Tabak is a type or bolo that had its start in Spanish Colonial times. IF I remember right the Spanish had the bright idea that if the people of the Philippines weapons had a blunt tip that it would help to make them less prone to aggressive behavior and the Spanish safer from attack. It didn't work very well though and seems that it was just another example of Military Intelligence at its best. ![]() Robert |
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This is a Pampangan tabak. Yes it is a type of bolo and typical of Pampangas region on Luzon. Robert is right in that this is why there is not a sharpened tip on the piece - Spanish restrictions. It also looks like the hilt is of horn and silver. I would place this at the late 19c.
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