Bolo: Knife

A slender, tapered blade from the Visayas used for self-defense and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) .

Handles are typically crafted from native hardwoods (like Narra or Rosewood) or carabao horn. Wooden scabbards are the regional standard to prevent corrosion in humid tropical environments. Common Variations bolo knife

Traditional bolos are hand-forged, often using high-carbon spring steel repurposed from vehicle leaf springs . A slender, tapered blade from the Visayas used

A scythe-like bolo specifically for cutting tall grass. bolo knife

Behind the Blade: The Lethal History of the Filipino Bolo Knife

A Visayan combat blade popular during revolutionary periods.