Bolo

G. McCormack · 12th September 2008, 05:34 AM

Great suggestion! I will get some lanolin. Better than the mineral oil I've been using. And Ren. wax does very little....

Here is a pic of a few of this type, the one on the left is the oldest, and most similar to yours.

G. McCormack · 12th September 2008, 05:40 AM

I'd guess most of these are from the Luzon area of the Phillipines, and date from 1900-1950. But I'm always glad to be corrected.

I like the feel of these handles so much I modeled this handle after one. Doesnt look quite the same, but feels it. Incidentally, this handle is much nicer on a weight forward, heavier knife or short swort, like the old examples we've been showing. Isnt as good on a shorter blade like what I did

Robert · 12th September 2008, 02:35 PM

Hi Garrett, You are quite right, the one on the left is very similar to the one that I posted. Thank you very much for posting the picture especially since it shows the original scabbard. Now I have a pattern to go by when I attempt to make a new one for mine. The small knife that you posted is Very impressive.

Is the grip made of rosewood? What are the measurements? Again thank you for your help.

Robert

12th September 2008, 05:34 AM	#1
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	Great suggestion! I will get some lanolin. Better than the mineral oil I've been using. And Ren. wax does very little.... Here is a pic of a few of this type, the one on the left is the oldest, and most similar to yours. Attached Images

12th September 2008, 05:40 AM	#2
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	I'd guess most of these are from the Luzon area of the Phillipines, and date from 1900-1950. But I'm always glad to be corrected. I like the feel of these handles so much I modeled this handle after one. Doesnt look quite the same, but feels it. Incidentally, this handle is much nicer on a weight forward, heavier knife or short swort, like the old examples we've been showing. Isnt as good on a shorter blade like what I did Attached Images

12th September 2008, 02:35 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Garrett, You are quite right, the one on the left is very similar to the one that I posted. Thank you very much for posting the picture especially since it shows the original scabbard. Now I have a pattern to go by when I attempt to make a new one for mine. The small knife that you posted is Very impressive. Is the grip made of rosewood? What are the measurements? Again thank you for your help. Robert