In the Philippines, the term "bolo" covers a vast array of specialized blades depending on the region and purpose:
A slender, tapered blade from the Visayas used for self-defense and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) . bolo knife
A Visayan combat blade popular during revolutionary periods. In the Philippines, the term "bolo" covers a
Traditional bolos are hand-forged, often using high-carbon spring steel repurposed from vehicle leaf springs . In the Philippines