A bolo or Tenegre

Ferguson · 1st February 2009, 02:19 PM

Visayan (?) bolo with a 19 1/2" forged monosteel blade. Wood carved hilt.

Steve

Robert · 2nd February 2009, 05:41 AM

Hi Steve, Very nice bolo/tenegre. What do you think on the age of this piece, second quarter of the 20th century? Looks like a Visayan piece to me. What is the ferrel made of brass or steel, cast or seamed, soldered or braised ? I can't tell by the picture. What a great face on the hilt.

On the blade, is that a filled hole or something else? Another great addition to your ever growing collection. Thanks for sharing !!

Robert

Ferguson · 2nd February 2009, 02:54 PM

Hi Robert,
I don't see it being that old. I'm thinking around WWII or after. It's made in the classic way, but I just don't get the feelling of age. Quite subjective on my part with no evidence to back it up. The ferrule is made of steel and is brazed. The mark in the blade is a forging flaw I think. On the back side is a hole.

Thanks,
Steve

1st February 2009, 02:19 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A bolo or Tenegre Visayan (?) bolo with a 19 1/2" forged monosteel blade. Wood carved hilt. Steve

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2nd February 2009, 05:41 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Steve, Very nice bolo/tenegre. What do you think on the age of this piece, second quarter of the 20th century? Looks like a Visayan piece to me. What is the ferrel made of brass or steel, cast or seamed, soldered or braised ? I can't tell by the picture. What a great face on the hilt. On the blade, is that a filled hole or something else? Another great addition to your ever growing collection. Thanks for sharing !! Robert

2nd February 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Hi Robert, I don't see it being that old. I'm thinking around WWII or after. It's made in the classic way, but I just don't get the feelling of age. Quite subjective on my part with no evidence to back it up. The ferrule is made of steel and is brazed. The mark in the blade is a forging flaw I think. On the back side is a hole. Thanks, Steve