Batangas bolo!

wildwolberine · 28th June 2023, 01:05 AM

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

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

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

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

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

28th June 2023, 01:05 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 120	Batangas bolo! 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. Attached Images

28th June 2023, 11:50 PM	#3
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 533	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