Mangyan bolo?

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks xasterix. That makes a lot of sense. One question.

Does the fact that this scabbard is wooden sway you to think of its origins in the southern Tagalog region, or the particular shape/decoration of this scabbard?

Ian

Greetings, sir Ian. Thanks for asking that- I took a closer look at the scabbard. I would have to say both.

The "X" marking at the top portion of the scabbard (where the letter "A" is at) is a common feature of CALABARZON blades. The middle or bottom of the X (as found also in this sample) is where the rope or belt portion starts.