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I just buy this philippine bolo by epray. Since I have read a lot in Filhistory from Migueldiaz (great page) I think I buy a Tagalog bolo, would be nice when you confirm this and can give me an estimated age of this small sword. It is 23 inch OA or 58,4 cm. Until now I don't have it in my hands and this is a picture from the seller. All comments are very appreciated.
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Hello Sajen,
IMHO by looking at the blade (it looks to be mono-steel) and the finish of the horse hoof style horn grip, the brass casting of the guard and the embossing on the leather sheath I would have to say that this piece is from WWII or later. I hope this is of some small help. Robert |
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thank you for reply. This is what I have thought, but I am not so firm by blades from the Philippines. Detlef |
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If anybody wants I can post a link for PDF magazine- special edition on Filipino Weapons A-Z so you have it for refference. |
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Regards, Detlef |
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Why not ?
![]() Post away . Here's what I think is an oldie; Bonifacio ? Laminated blade, hardened edge . |
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very nice bolo, thank's for sharing. Detlef |
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Bonifacio bolo.
Agreed, this one seems to be post-WWII. But I would say this is one of the better examples from that time. Most do not look as nice and detailed as this one. Nice grab, I was eyeballin this one too on ebay. |
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I came back from Holiday vacation.The FMA Digest has recently shutdown its publication of the old magazine. It is be re-organized, I have been asked to write column on the Basics of FMA. Anyway, I have the PDF file I can send to anyone who wants it but the link for the special edition does not work now. I will be taking some pictures of some of my blades, I will post as soon as I can.
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http://www.fmadigest.com/Issues/spec...e-Weaponry.pdf
Past this link in It will give you route to the PDF, 45 page of info on Filipino Blades and other weapons and were to buy them. |
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FilAmFighter1,
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Yes, I was the primary with material shared by others with me. It was based upon my collection of notes over years. After putting it togather has recieved at-a-boys and stones-throwing. I will say it is not perfect but it was the best I had. Some day I hope to do another with new pictures and more info.
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Here are some of my blades that I have collected over the years. Ok I know I have one Hawaiian blade in there as well.
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