Help with identification please

JeffS · 16th February 2023, 12:25 AM

The cleaver-like blade is a little like the Lumad light choppers called purok bolos here but the rounded front of the blade and the distinctive badik-like bend in the handle would seem to have a specific function allowing both chopping and pushing. Is the rounded part of the blade sharp?

The top one is a bit unusual too with the Ifugao socket handle with rattan woven rings but a blade profile reminiscent of other Luzon groups.

16th February 2023, 12:25 AM	#3
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 427	The cleaver-like blade is a little like the Lumad light choppers called purok bolos here but the rounded front of the blade and the distinctive badik-like bend in the handle would seem to have a specific function allowing both chopping and pushing. Is the rounded part of the blade sharp? The top one is a bit unusual too with the Ifugao socket handle with rattan woven rings but a blade profile reminiscent of other Luzon groups.