US Model 1910 Bolo Knife

[Alex W]

Hello everyone,

I discovered these US bolo knives existed after seeing a recent post on the forum. After reading a reply by Lance (MilitariaOne), I decided I needed one for the collection. It didn't take long to find one in a condition that I was happy with and that the seller was happy to post to Australia.

This one is made by Springfield Armoury in 1912 and the canvas scabbard cover in 1918 by Brauer Bros. I was amazed at how weighty the blade is. I'm now on the look out for a parkarized version hopefully with a metal scabbard. Any comments welcome.

Alex

[Chopperman]

Nice knife.
I like the condition that yours is in. Used but not abused.

[AZPhil]

Excellent Bolo!!!
That looks great.

Semper Fi
Phil

[Rescue190]

Very nice well used bolo; only if the bolo could talk about it's history. Great addition.
John

[Anderson]

Nice Bolo. The prices on these have moved up quite a bit in the last couple of years.

[Danmark]

Congrats in getting this past Border Force Australia !!!!!!!!!!!!

[weller]

Those are very nice and earlier examples than I have. Mine are are family pieces. Model 1917.

[LoyalHistorian]

Nice bolos! Thanks for sharing! There was a 1917 one at a trade show this weekend. Wish I could have bought it, but it was too expensive for me to buy this month. These posts make me wish I had grabbed it, haha!

[Alex W]

Thanks for the replies gents. It seems easier to find the later parkarized versions in near mint condition. From what I’ve seen the earlier Springfield bright bladed ones tend to have a little wear like the bayonets.

Danmark - no issues with customs as it’s a single sided fixed blade knife.

Weller - good to see some blades with a family connection.

Alex