New Visayan Bolo

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Robert

Hello Detlef and thank you for your replies to my question on the hilt. The first hilt you posted with the long metal ferrule is pretty standard for blades of this style but all of the ones that I remember seeing (that still had their scabbards) the scabbards had leather throat pieces. The scabbards carved belt attachment and the small size is what intrigued me the most about this piece. That is why I am trying to find out if this used one like the first one posted of if it used one of that style but without the metal ferrule or perhaps one completely different from what has been suggested so far? I have an older hilt that is wood only and though it has a few cracks and is in need of some TLC I was wondering if it might be a more appropriate one for this particular bolo? Here are three photos of it, one with it with the blade set somewhat in place.

Best,
Robert

Hello Robert,

the shown bolo seems to has a replacement hilt from the former owner IMHO. I think like this because the used wood is so bright and simple carved.

Like written before, I think that your bolo with missing hilt has a great age and we only can guess how the hilt has looked original. When I have seen the ebay listing I was thinking already how a handle has to look for this blade but come to a conclusion.

Best,
Detlef