I use these here in the rainforest of S.E. Asia,,many of our Military brought these home because they have the master makers here. Made by a people who depend on these in everyday life.full-951-59110-new_bolos_from_batangas_006.jpg
I use these here in the rainforest of S.E. Asia,,many of our Military brought these home because they have the master makers here. Made by a people who depend on these in everyday life.full-951-59110-new_bolos_from_batangas_006.jpg
The reverse flat ginds with the convex edge are interesting to me. I can see why they might perform well by design.
Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...
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cowboy,,u got it right!!!! And sheer strength of good steel.
Here is my take on making a Kukri/Bolo.....
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Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...
"Teaching a child to fish is the "original" introduction to all that is wild." CS
"How can you tell a story that has no end?" Doc Carlson
My brother was over to the Philippines a couple years ago and brought me back a couple bolos. Seem like a handy design.
arnis to download.jpg2164080.jpgbatangaspicswithbarangaybalisong044.jpgThey are all handy for certain purposes and regions,i have many myself but i travel all over Rp2729f631d0af9c575490318af76ea45f.jpg$(KGrHqUOKjcE5mEQgB-(BOl!7,8w(Q~~60_3.jpg
Last edited by lefties; 01-19-2012 at 09:55 PM.
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