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31st July 2007, 09:29 PM
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OK let me clarify. Most if not all bolos pull double duty as both a utility/worker and if need be a fighter. Most talibon are strictly offensive weapons and not meant to be used as utility knives.
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31st July 2007, 10:46 PM
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Hello Lew,
I wasn't assuming you were referring to the seller's blurb. However, the working bolos tend to be much more basic than blades primarily intended as weapons. The edge of the former is also less hardened AFAIK. Here are some related examples from Luzon: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1735 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1699 Despite the differences in blade shape, they are fast, lively blades. While my example has a blade shape which is closest to a utility bolo, there are no signs of wear from daily chores... Regards, Kai |
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31st July 2007, 11:03 PM
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Kai
These are two of mine and I consider them working bolos the one on top is similar to yours. Lew |
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1st August 2007, 06:38 PM
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I would also put this piece at around WWII.
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