New Bolos from the Philippines-Choppers!

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bearthedog

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I got back from our last overnighter to see these waiting for me from my friends at Filipino Bolos.
About 17.5 inches-long
12.5 inch-long leaf spring blades
Full Tang
Distal Taper




Two of the bolos were the subject of much request over the last two years, but it took a while to get the right bladesmith to produce them from Pangasinan, Philippines. I remember the last two times I was in the Philippines I used bolos from Filipino Bolos on two jungle classes I took and down south to Mindanao.

http://jungletraining.com/forums/showthread.php?13886-Philippines-Jungle-Survival-Trip
http://jungletraining.com/forums/showthread.php?13729-Mindanao-Philippines-Jungle-Trekking-1

These are called the Jungle Survival Bolos (Left-Right/A-B)



Model A (bottom)




Model B has more of a dramatic drop to the blade



This is their newer version of the Utility Bolo. It seems to have a more squared top with a little more weight.



PVC handles. They look like the more authentic Carabao Horn (water buffalo), but with the lightness and durability of synthetic scales as Carabao Horn tends to crack once it ships overseas.



Three different tip styles

Jungle Survival A (top) Utility Bolo (center) Jungle survival Bolo B (bottom)



The best part of the package…



-RB

http://filipinobolos.com/
 
very nice blades,how thick are they.and seeing that coffee,got me up off my butt,to go fix me some coffee for myself.
 
Ah, nice to see familiar shapes getting a lot more recognition worldwide. Don't be afraid to use them.

Kopiko? Lol! Suprised you guys like that brand. Too dang sweet for my taste. I like the strong stuff (barako) myself.
 
I am jealous of the bolos and asawa ko is jealous for the Kopiko!! :) We get the Kopiko hard candy here but not the coffee. Last years supply ran out fast.

I have some stick tang Filipino itak but really want some of those full tang models. Bolo and Barong- I like the leaf blade for some things.

Thanks for sharing and excited to hear how they work out for you.
Bill
 
Yeah, the more I look at these the more I feel the need to order one. I have been drooling over the blue handled version I saw a few years ago in a video.
 
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