Pre1900 Philippine (Luzon) bolos

[chmorshuutz]

Originally Posted by Lee

I doubt this bolo is pre-1900, but it is a very nicely made and mounted example and I would be interested in anything members may be able to tell me about its age and origin. The grip appears to be of caribou horn with silver (about 88½ percent) ferrules. The blade is 13 inches long and 3/8 inches thick at its base with an unsheathed weight of 20.4 ounces.

This bolo came from Lew Waldman's collection and may be an unillustrated example he mentioned in a forum post in March, 2010. http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.p...8&postcount=14

I've seen old blades from Laguna that have similar hilts

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by chmorshuutz

I've seen old blades from Laguna that have similar hilts

Hilt may originate from one of several locations in Central Luzon, including the CALABARZON area.