The widened belly shifts the center of gravity toward the tip, providing maximum momentum for heavy chopping and clearing dense jungle brush.
Behind the Blade: The Lethal History of the Filipino Bolo Knife bolo knife
A military-grade bolo with a downward-curving tip, currently used by Philippine Marine units. Historical & Cultural Significance The widened belly shifts the center of gravity
A broad Tagalog variant used for daily agricultural tasks and slicing. bolo knife
