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Old 29th December 2011, 03:19 PM   #1
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I found a modern version of this old bolo they do seem quite similar? The older one is real nice quality congrats!
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Old 29th December 2011, 03:34 PM   #2
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Thanks D & L,

Lew, what's the name of the modern version?

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Old 29th December 2011, 03:38 PM   #3
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Itak which = bolo in Tagalog
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Old 30th December 2011, 11:34 AM   #4
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Thanks,

I was hoping for something less generic.

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Old 30th December 2011, 12:52 PM   #5
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ahh, the modern version.. if you're referring specifically to the picture lew posted, it's called sundang pantasya, or literally translated, fantasy sword
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Old 30th December 2011, 04:57 PM   #6
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Great sword!! congratulations, I envy you , is very beatiful bolo!!
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Old 31st December 2011, 04:25 AM   #7
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Mike,
Really nice sword you got there....

Can u post some close up of the handle, like to see more details of the nicely carved carabao horn handle and silver ferrule.

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