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Original WWII USMC Bolo Knife

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World War Two USMC Medical Corpsman machete Bolo knife with USMC marked on the blade and scabbard marked: “USMC / BOYT / 44”.  The blade is in good condition with some staining and other blemishes due to its age.  The Boyt scabbard is in very good condition with some slight normal aging.  The machete like bolo knife was used by the Medical Corpsman Marines in the South Pacific as a simple and tough knife for clearing brush and cutting branches to ease the movement of stretchers to and from the battlefields.  The simple made design with wood grips riveted to the tang of the wide blade that is formed proved to be a good hand-to-hand combat knife fighting the Japanese soldiers in the thick jungles of the area.

 

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Length with scabbard: 44 cm (17.32 inches)

Length without scabbard: 42 cm (16.53 inches)

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antique bolo knife

An antique bolo knife is a type of knife that was used by Filipino guerrillas and soldiers during the Spanish-American War and Philippine Revolution of the late 19th century. The bolo knife is characterized by a long, single-edged blade with a pointed tip, and a wooden handle. It was traditionally used as a fighting knife, but was also used for cutting grass, harvesting crops, and performing other chores.

How long is a 1917 bolo knife?

The length of a 1917 bolo knife depends on the specific model, but typically they range from 12-18 inches in overall length.

What is a bolo knife used for?

A bolo knife is a large chopping knife used for agriculture and other tasks such as clearing brush, harvesting crops, and cutting firewood. It is also sometimes used as a tool for self-defense.

What is the history of bolo knife?

The bolo knife, also known as a bolo machete, is a large cutting tool that originated in the Philippines. It is similar in shape to a machete, but has a much heavier and thicker blade. Bolo knives were originally used for clearing dense vegetation, such as jungle growth, but are now commonly used for agricultural purposes. The bolo knife has been around since the early 1800s and was first used by the Filipino people to clear undergrowth and cut wood for farming. In the early 1900s, the bolo knife became popular with American soldiers during the Philippine-American War.

What is the difference between kukri knife and bolo knife?

The main difference between a kukri knife and a bolo knife is the shape of the blade. A kukri knife has a curved blade, while a bolo knife has a straight blade. Kukri knives are traditionally used in Nepal as a general all-purpose tool, while bolo knives are more commonly used in agricultural and farming activities.

How heavy is a bolo knife?

Most bolo knives weigh between 4 and 8 ounces.

How thick is a bolo knife?

A bolo knife is typically between 0.125 and 0.25 inches thick.

Is bolo knife and itak knife the same?

No, a bolo knife and an itak knife are not the same. The bolo knife is a large knife used for agricultural purposes in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, while the itak knife is a type of Filipino sword.

Who invented bolo knife?

The bolo knife was invented in the Philippines by Filipino revolutionaries in the late 19th century. .The bolo replaced the traditional kris, which was the predecessor to the bolo. The Spanish colonizers banned weapons like the kris because they were seen as too “wild”. At that time in Philippine history, there was a lot of competition between Spaniards and Filipinos for land, so Filipino independence fighters needed to come up with creative ways of fighting back. They used axes and swords instead of spears when fighting Spaniards. The knife’s long blade made it easier to cut through shields and armor than a spear could have been able to do.

World War 2 USMC Medical Corpsman machete Bolo knife with USMC marked on the blade and scabbard marked: “USMC / BOYT / 44”.

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