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wildwolberine 28th June 2023 01:05 AM
Batangas bolo!
 
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New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Carabao hilt, through-tang (peened over), brass ferrule. Leather sheath with attached belt. Blade has angled tip but not sharply angled like a tabak or “katana”.

Based on other threads (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=Finger+notch for example) I believe the origin is Luzon, Batangas. Shows some characteristics of Ilokano work? Age probably post-1945? Thanks!

Dimensions: 56 cm overall length, 42 cm by 4+ cm blade.

xasterix 28th June 2023 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by wildwolberine (Post 282995)
New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Carabao hilt, through-tang (peened over), brass ferrule. Leather sheath with attached belt. Blade has angled tip but not sharply angled like a tabak or “katana”.

Based on other threads (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=Finger+notch for example) I believe the origin is Luzon, Batangas. Shows some characteristics of Ilokano work? Age probably post-1945? Thanks!

Dimensions: 56 cm overall length, 42 cm by 4+ cm blade.
Hullo! This is a Laguna-made piece. I have 2 pieces with the same maker's mark and hilt+scabbard, WW2 era. The blade profile is called "sinanbartolome."

RobT 28th June 2023 11:50 PM
Well Done
 
Wildwolberine,

Very well made sword (I especially like the pommel cap) and sheath, all in very good condition with good age to it. You can't ask for more.

Sincerely,
RobT

wildwolberine 29th June 2023 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by xasterix (Post 282998)
Hullo! This is a Laguna-made piece. I have 2 pieces with the same maker's mark and hilt+scabbard, WW2 era. The blade profile is called "sinanbartolome."
Thank you! I searched the forums and found your examples. One of my favorites!

wildwolberine 29th June 2023 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by RobT (Post 282999)
Wildwolberine,

Very well made sword (I especially like the pommel cap) and sheath, all in very good condition with good age to it. You can't ask for more.

Sincerely,
RobT
Thanks, I agree! I cleaned it up a little, polished the brass, and treated the horn. Probably won’t touch the scabbard as it’s in great shape for it’s age


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