Visayan bolo/sword for comment

kai · 22nd December 2013, 07:42 PM

Hello Detlef,

Certainly looks like a lovely blade of good workmanship! How does it feel?

The hilt seems to have some patina but the craftmanship seems to be a bit rough - first half of 20th century or post WW2?

The scabbard also has the traditional leather intact; the metal bands look like more recent replacements to me; not sure about the woodcarving - patina seems to be in line with the scabbard though.

Let's hear what the Visayas specialists can contribute!

Regards,
Kai

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22nd December 2013, 07:42 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Detlef, Certainly looks like a lovely blade of good workmanship! How does it feel? The hilt seems to have some patina but the craftmanship seems to be a bit rough - first half of 20th century or post WW2? The scabbard also has the traditional leather intact; the metal bands look like more recent replacements to me; not sure about the woodcarving - patina seems to be in line with the scabbard though. Let's hear what the Visayas specialists can contribute! Regards, Kai