 | A) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tusok - thrusting style'' or B) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tabak - cutting style''. The most basic & widely used sword in the Philippines is the agricultural based bolo. Typically - the blades are rough & unfinished due to their agricultural use. Bolos were utilized extensively by the Katipunan (Brotherhood) also known as ''The Exalted & Most Honorable Society of the Sons of the People'' during the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spain. There are many types of bolos - usually named after their most distinguishable characteristic. A) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tusok'' is of the tusok (thrusting) style. B) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tabak '' is of the tabak (cutting) style. They come with a high carbon spring steel for durable thrusting strength. Each bolo has an authentic handcrafted handle made of beautiful kamagong wood. Each sold seperately. Both A) & B) Made in the Philippines L6 High Carbon Steel Kamagong Handle A) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tusok'' HANDLE LENGTH: 5 3/4 inches OVERALL LENGTH: 21 1/4 inches WEIGHT: 1lb 2oz THICKNESS: .130 B) ''Katipunan Bolo-Tabak'' HANDLE LENGTH: 5 3/4 inches OVERALL LENGTH: 18 1/2 inches WEIGHT: 1lb 3oz THICKNESS: .130 C.A.S. Iberia is the leading manufacturer of top quality swords and historic replica weaponary. They produce some of the most highly sought after weaponary on the market. There is no question to their quality! Please note that many of these items are handmade and made of natural materials. Due to the difference in the grain of top choice woods and to the variants caused in the manufacture process involving multiple bladesmiths - the actual product may vary slightly from the photo (in color and size) and from same styled baldes. $117.95 Click To Buy |