Traditional bolos are hand-forged, often using high-carbon spring steel repurposed from vehicle leaf springs .
A military-grade bolo with a downward-curving tip, currently used by Philippine Marine units. Historical & Cultural Significance bolo knife
In the Philippines, the term "bolo" covers a vast array of specialized blades depending on the region and purpose: Traditional bolos are hand-forged
A slender, tapered blade from the Visayas used for self-defense and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) . bolo knife
A broad Tagalog variant used for daily agricultural tasks and slicing.
A Visayan combat blade popular during revolutionary periods.