
Bishop Kailahot Legacy Blade - Bohol Blades - Philippines
KAI LAHOTThis is the Bohol Blades version of the famous Lahot blade of their Muslim brothers in the South.Lahot is a weapon blade used for slashing and cutting. Hence, we put our own stamp into it by forging a utility Lahot.It is named "Kai" Lahot after Kai R. Garcia of Cebu City. - During Team KIL's recent weapons expedition in the Philippines, we traveled to the town of Sikatuna on the island of Bohol. There, we searched out a local bladesmith with a worldwide reputation for his mastery of knives. We were highly impressed when we met Cid Cempron of Bohol Blades. Cid invited us to his jungle forge; and after a day of grinding, eating, drinking, and discussing knives, a mutual respect was formed between Kombat Instruments Limited and Bohol Blades. Bohol Blades makes an impressive variety of native Filipino knives and swords. The wide range of blade shapes are forged from primary leaf spring steel. The handles, made from carabao horns, are ergonomically designed for a steadfast