A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
Article about: Let me start by saying that I am not even certain this is a military piece but I thought I'd take a stab anyway and see if anyone has any ideas. Back story is that I found this bolo like kni
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Re: A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
It is for Jewish oriental bris ceremonies.
The oriental moyl gets 10 bucks a day for his work and a chance to get ahead.
In all seriousness I do not think it is military sir.
SteveR
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Re: A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
This is a Japanese bolo known as a "Nata". They were used in Vietnam by soldiers who were looking for a light machete. The reference book " The Military Knife and Bayonet" By Homer Brett has this bolo pictured in the U.S. Section.
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Re: A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
Wow, challenge met. Thanks a ton mayralphie! I am amazed that you were able find it. Was it truly that specific bolo? Same markings?
It sounds like it is a civilian bolo that may have been used in a military capacity in the Vietnam war era.
Again, how it got left in a stump in a river in western PA we'll never know but it seems plausible it was accidentally left behind by a vet. How else could a Nata end up here?
Thanks again,
Pal
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Re: A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
These had square and pointed blades and different markings on the blades. As far as I know they were private purchase in Japan or Okanawa and had a leather covered wooden scabbard.
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Re: A mystery and a challenge... bolo identification
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paladin1919
Wow, challenge met. Thanks a ton mayralphie! I am amazed that you were able find it. Was it truly that specific bolo? Same markings?
It sounds like it is a civilian bolo that may have been used in a military capacity in the Vietnam war era.
Again, how it got left in a stump in a river in western PA we'll never know but it seems plausible it was accidentally left behind by a vet. How else could a Nata end up here?
Thanks again,
Pal
You can find a lot of funny things in the woods of Western PA. I found a Vietnam-era M1 shell just south of Erie several years ago. It was half-buried and rusted to hell.
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