a bolo is a large cutting tool similar to the machete, used particularly in the jungles of indonesia, the philippines, and in the sugar feilds of cuba. the primary use for bolo is clearing vegetation, whether for agriculture or during trial blazing.
Bolo are characterized by having a native hardwood handle, a full tang, and by ta blade that both curves and widens, often considerably so, at its tip. y\this moves the center of gravity as far forward as possible giving thr knife extra momentum for chopping vegetation. so called " jungle bolos", intented for combat rather than agricultural work, tend to be longer and less wide at the tip. this product located at Badiangan Janiuay Iloilo, and
also located at Sta. Barbara Iloilo City.
Various types of Bolos:
1. All purpose bolo: use for all sorts of odd jobs, including breaking open coconuts.
2. Haras: similar to a small scythe, it is use for cutting tall grass.
3. The kutsilyo: the term comes from the spanish word cutchillo, meaning knife. generaly use to kill and bleed pigs during slaughter.
4. A smaller bolo
5. The bolo-guna: a bolo specifically shaped for digging out roots and weeding.
6. The Garab: use to havest rice.
7. Large Pinuti: traditionally it is tipped in snake, spider or scorpion venom and use for self-depense.
8. The Sundang: supposedly use mainly to open coconuts. The sundang also called tip bolo or itak, was a popular weapon of choice in the revolution.