Old Bolo

Rick · 10th January 2006, 12:48 AM

I'd say Luzon ; revolutionary soldier's bolo .
Doubtfully Katipunan .

Probably used for splitting campfire wood ; likely used as a froe (or for butchering) with a heavier metal object (or rock) used to hit against the spine .
I have had an example with these same kinds of abuse marks on the spine .
See center example below .

Robert · 10th January 2006, 01:03 AM

Rick,
Thank you for the information and the pictures. Is the overly long hilt on this normal? It is quite a bit longer than the hilts on others that I have.

Rober

Rick · 10th January 2006, 01:11 AM

Could be made for an individual with large hands .
The hilt length doesn't seem quite long enough for two handed use considering the blade length .
These knives were usually all purpose camp and fighting tools ; probably mostly for camp use (slaughtering food , fire wood etc.)
My former example shares approximately the same dimensions as your example ; check the tape .

10th January 2006, 12:48 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	I'd say Luzon ; revolutionary soldier's bolo . Doubtfully Katipunan . Probably used for splitting campfire wood ; likely used as a froe (or for butchering) with a heavier metal object (or rock) used to hit against the spine . I have had an example with these same kinds of abuse marks on the spine . See center example below . Attached Images

10th January 2006, 01:03 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, Thank you for the information and the pictures. Is the overly long hilt on this normal? It is quite a bit longer than the hilts on others that I have. Rober

10th January 2006, 01:11 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Could be made for an individual with large hands . The hilt length doesn't seem quite long enough for two handed use considering the blade length . These knives were usually all purpose camp and fighting tools ; probably mostly for camp use (slaughtering food , fire wood etc.) My former example shares approximately the same dimensions as your example ; check the tape .