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1st June 2014, 02:28 PM
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Luzon bolo (itak?) for comment
Have some time ago acquired this Luzon bolo, I think it's a Tagalog itak, very thick blade (12 mm near the handle), kamagong handle and nice file work at the ricasso. Sword is 61 cm long and think that it is from the second half of 19th century. Two pictures show it side by side with an other itak from my collection for comparison.
Your comments are very welcome! 
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1st June 2014, 04:38 PM
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nice. looks like a slender barong.
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1st June 2014, 05:05 PM
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Yes, the blade has a look like a slender barong blade. I have a third one, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=itakI really like this old Tagalog itaks with rectangular ricasso. This could be IMHO a sign of age. They are all three very good worked and feel very good in hand. Regards, Detlef |
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3rd June 2014, 06:25 PM
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No other comments?
Special I would like to know if I am correct that it is a Tagalog itak. And any thoughts about my theory that this thick rectangular ricassos a sign of older examples. 
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3rd June 2014, 08:38 PM
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Oh I would think that it is Tagalog based on the blade shape.
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3rd June 2014, 08:46 PM
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Do you would agree also about the ricasso, i.e. that this is only found by old blades?Regards, Detlef |
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