Visayan bolo/sword for comment

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Iain

Interesting to see the leather on the sheath. The scabbard bands look to be of the same age and material as the ferrule?

Hello Ian,

the leather on the throath of the scabbard is typical for Visayan swords. And the way how it's attached let me think that it is more early as from Kai supposed, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan
And yes, I agree, the material of the ferrule and scabbard bands are the same material and seems from the same age. My guess of the age would be 1920-1930. Look for comparison here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan
I think by the quality of the blade that it's an old fighter.

Regards,

Detlef