My clipped-tip Luzon Matulis

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Originally Posted by xasterix

Hello, the correct term for your blade is "dahong bolo." I'm guessing that your blade was made in Tayabas, Quezon. The clipped points were brought about by various Spanish bando (decrees) regulating bladed weapons.

Thank you for the information. If I understand you correctly, the Spanish wanted all the blades clipped? I suppose they thought it would make them less dangerous?