Philippine sword; Insurrection piece or WW2?

drac2k · 18th September 2014, 02:17 PM

"A picture is worth a thousand words," so 4 pictures must be worth 4000 words!
Thanks for the information and the documentation ; more is usually better when it comes to knowledge . .

Battara · 19th September 2014, 05:45 AM

I will agree that your itak/bolo is WWII, but of exceptional quality in the hilt carving!

I would also say it is from Luzon, in fact, Tagalog. Great condition!

Robert · 19th September 2014, 09:25 AM

I turn my back for a few hours and something as nice as this shows up and I'm late to post.

Beautiful carving and great leather sheath in wonderful condition. I totally agree with Jose assessment of this piece and congratulate you on your good luck in finding this sleeper tucked away and misidentified like it was. Any time you are tired of looking at it feel free to send it my way.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 19th September 2014, 10:08 AM

Hello Drc2k,

agree with the others, very nice WWII itak, great carving at the handle and beautiful leather scabbard. BTW, sorry for bidding you out by the other itak!

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 19th September 2014, 03:10 PM

No problem, one can't own everything(even though I would have loved to have that piece !).
Thanks to everyone for the information and the complements !

18th September 2014, 02:17 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	"A picture is worth a thousand words," so 4 pictures must be worth 4000 words! Thanks for the information and the documentation ; more is usually better when it comes to knowledge . .

19th September 2014, 05:45 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I will agree that your itak/bolo is WWII, but of exceptional quality in the hilt carving! I would also say it is from Luzon, in fact, Tagalog. Great condition!

19th September 2014, 09:25 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I turn my back for a few hours and something as nice as this shows up and I'm late to post. Beautiful carving and great leather sheath in wonderful condition. I totally agree with Jose assessment of this piece and congratulate you on your good luck in finding this sleeper tucked away and misidentified like it was. Any time you are tired of looking at it feel free to send it my way. Best, Robert

19th September 2014, 10:08 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,420	Hello Drc2k, agree with the others, very nice WWII itak, great carving at the handle and beautiful leather scabbard. BTW, sorry for bidding you out by the other itak! Regards, Detlef

19th September 2014, 03:10 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	No problem, one can't own everything(even though I would have loved to have that piece !). Thanks to everyone for the information and the complements !