A good example of a us ww2 true temper military machete and scabbard. Handle is leather and blade appears to be stainless. Case, camillus, and cattaraugus were the 3 makers of the ww2 model folding machete. From what ive read, the men wielding these blades were some fierce fighters indeed. Wwii usmc united states marine or medical corps bolo knife and sheath boyt 43. The sheath is in great overall condition, considering the age. Bolo knife made in the 1970s in japan with machete grips. Ed 2079 ed 2079 this is an original american made folding machete fighting knife by cattaraugus.
Hello, i just purchased tis machete at a local swap meet. This machete has bakelite handles instead of wood as used previously. I have a collins machete no 127 from wwi along with its leather sheath. Vietnam early navy pilot survival fighting knife camillus 5 blade undated e. The m1942 machete photo, above had a sturdy canvas duck scabbard with the m1910 belt hook. Army navy sales offers genuineissue military apparel from all major branches of the us armed forces, as well as camping and hiking gear, workwear, and militarythemed gifts and vintage american heritage products. Since the release of all the m3s folks have been looking for and paying top dollar for a nice m6 sheath to go with the knife. Okc has manufactured the 118 military machete under u. The blade is deeply stamped with the makers mark of joseph beal and sons of sheffield, england. But im stymied that the blade reads 1954 the sheath reads 1944. The earliest sheaths were a plain canvas sock with a belt loop. I did some research and learned that there may be a burmese conne.
Reworked at rock island arsenal, rodman laboratory in 1975 the bayonet was a usn mk ii knife with the standard m7 bayonet guard and pommel latch. Ontario knife companys series of machetes is one of the most venerable and storied product lines in the companys history, dating back to our founding in 1889. Bolo knife for sale military collectibles for sale. This machete was based on the traditional malayanindonesian tribal jungle knife known as a golok. S army, folding survival machete was introduced in 1942 and issued to u. Pilot survival knife for sale war collectibles for sale. Machete woriginal sheath us disston 1945 maker this machete was made in 1945 by the henry disston and son company of philadelphia, pa. Vintage martindale wwii ww2 era machete and sheath made in england 1945. It does not appears to have been excessively sharpened. You can look at ebay to find a nice selection of unused and secondhand antique military knives for sale at lowcost prices. The bolo machete is popular in southeastern asia where it is a commonly used as a farming and agricultural tool. The first picture is the jungle back pad kit from 1938 and. Made in the usa of the highestcaliber materials including carbon steel, all machetes from army surplus world are built to endure for military personnel braving the outdoors for long periods of time.
Martindale british machete marked 1954 in a 1944 l. Condor tool and knife 20 engineer bolo machete w sheath carbon steel 60946. The marks include broad arrow mark and date of 1941. Get the best deal for collins machete from the largest online selection at. When folded, the aaf folding machete measures only 11 inches. The british had also developed a new smaller and better balanced machete in the 1950s which used at this time and was also issued to australian troops. The blade is deeply stamped with the following words true temper tt 18 b 1943 and a us to the side.
This is the most commonly encountered australian ww2 machete. Rare ww2 army air corps survival machete collins legitimus. May 17, 2018 a specialist wood carving carpenter making a handle and sheath for a decorative golok machete. Whether youre cutting through dense jungle or tackling overgrowth in your own back yard, a reliable machete is a great tool to have on hand. C medical corpsmen knife it is in fact a heavy 11 bolo bladed machete issued for the jungle warfare in the pacific theater during ww2. Ive been researching designs for the hikot style sheath, i think thats actually going to be the most challenging part of this project. The black plastic handles are in good condition, no cracks. Overall, this ww2 case pilot knife american fighting and its original sheath are in the aboveaverage condition for the type. For what its worth, my father brought back from his ww2 army service new guinea, leyte, luzon a 10. Its a machete after all, good for clearing overgrown shrubbery, even after the need to clear fields of fire has passed. Allied weapons ww2 weapons richmond military antiques. My problem is that i can find no information on an aaf collins machete with the aaf logo on the sheath. A good and complete british army ww2 military machete and scabbard. The real v44 was a fixed machete developed for the usn for the m592 back pad kit.
Wwii collins legitimus machete usn 1943 mk1 with canvas sheath. Check out our selection of durable machetes, including kukri, parang, and bolo style blades. It is normally found with a canvas sheath, evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath this machete is marked d i\ d above dc 45. Ww2 case xx knife united states marine corps personalised blade marked case xx brass crossguard original issue, brown leather, machete style sheath with n monogram to the obverse and marine corps serviceman number 804373 to reverse tropical wood grip this knife was originally sourced from a veteran who served in the pacific. Ontario knife company 6144 military machete retail package, 18 4. The m592 kit has the only listed application of the v44 machete. Sog sogfari 18 machete mc02n hardcased black blade wsaw back, rubber handle, nylon sheath. This machete was issued to the french africans and saw use from ww1 to ww2 and even through to the korean war. Government specifications for over 70 years and that same high quality is found in all of our machete products. Vintage ww2 usmc medical corpsman bolo knife with leather sheath boyt 44. Legitimus collins for sale military collectibles for sale.
May 12, 2015 the sheath appears to be a hard plastic type material with an embossed army air force logo. Vintage 1945 wwii 22 34 long lawrence wilson and son af0100 jungle machete. The machete adopted as the m1942 was an 18inch straight back modification of the coll. The reason for the adoption was to reduce space in the emergency kit. Bolo knife in ww ii us collectible edged weapons for sale. These machetes had come in to service with the brits during ww2. Originals are rarely seen, making our high quality reproduction a musthave for the collector and reenactor. Wwii german luftwaffe survival machete atlanta cutlery. I have several collins machetes but this is the first i found with an aaf logo on the scabbard. Vintage bulgarian bulgaria commando survival army military fighting knife sheath.
Vintage m3 utica us military knife dagger combat blade. Us ww2 oss machete fighting knife w sheath original us ww2 oss machete with leather sheath solid, no loose parts 20 12 total length the blade is 14 12 if you have any questions please feel free to contact me usually i ship the item during 3 days after receiving your payment. Get the best deals on collins machete when you shop the largest online selection at. Prior to world war ii a 22 inch machete was in use by the army, but trials in panama showed that a shorter design was better. M1942 machete and canvas duck sheath, with m1910 hook. Showcasing pilot survival knife available to buy now. Ww2 bolo machete knife philippines etched blade leather sheath 1943 1945. A sleek machete with a sawback spine, the war hunter is packed with enough cutting, chopping and slashing power to tackle any job, from hacking through thick vegetation deep in the bush to clearing unsightly brush in your suburban backyard. The machete itself has changed little since world war ii, but the scabbard or sheath has evolved through several models. Vintage antique ww2 england sheffield military machete dagger knife old 22. Scarce prewwii us marine corps machete with original sheath.
This wwii german luftwaffe survival machete was issued primarily to bomber crews on the eastern front. The blade is used, see photos for condition, no rust or deep pitting. Vintage military knife for sale war collectibles for sale. Making golok machete handles and sheaths in central java.
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In the spanish language, the word is a diminutive form of the word macho, which was used to refer to sledgehammers. Ww2 us army airforce folding survival machete by cattaraugus. Buy machete sheaths leather, canvas and nylon sheaths. These were used by the us air force during wwii and by the raf late into wwii. This wood shop is just around the corner from the amw blacksmiths seen in part 1.
Wwi and wwii reproduction military edged weapons wwii gear is your online shopping source for collectors and reenactors of reproduction military knives, bayonets and swords. Aug 19, 20 the real v44 was a fixed machete developed for the usn for the m592 back pad kit. In the past m3 knives were extremely hard to come by, prior to the release of thousands of them in the 1990s. New listing wwii us marine medical bolo fighting knife usmc briddell w 1944 scbd. It was last procured by the raf in 1951, the apparent difference between the british and american versions is the british has a lanyard ring fitted. Collectible artifacts from the civil war, revolutionary war, wwi, wwi, vietnam, and more. The word machete is really spanish in origin and when the spanish came to the new world, they imported tree distint types of machetes.
I purchased this british martindale no 227 made in england machete from an american wwll vet about 15 years ago. The sheath appears to be a hard plastic type material with an embossed army air force logo. The bolo machete excels as a harvesting tool for narrow row crops, such as rice, soybeans, peanuts and mung beans due to the distinctive bulge, adding a heft to the foreblade that provides additional chopping power. A specialist wood carving carpenter making a handle and sheath for a decorative golok machete. Military knife sheaths army navy sales army navy sales. Ww2 wwii air force survival cattaraugus folding machete fighting knife. Ww2 wwii air force survival cattaraugus folding machete.
We carry our own exclusive line of machete specialists sheaths in over 40 different styles. The first picture is the jungle back pad kit from 1938 and the second picture is the m592 with v44 machete. One model was the cutacha which was a sword type blade or fighting machete. Usa mil spec and tactical machetes manufactured to spec have been used by our troops for years. This example is dated to 1941 and has a number of impressed marks to the composite riveted grip. This machete was designed to replace the model 18 collins machete. For what its worth, my father brought back from his ww2 army service new guinea, leyte, luzon a 10 or 12inch nativemade bolo in a wooden sheath.
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