A machete mystery

Rick · 8th November 2005, 02:07 AM

From the pictures I'm doubting this is horn .
I agree it is also probably of C.A. manufacture and from the wear probably early - mid 20thC.
Here's a smaller example made in the Dominican Republic that I picked up for $3.00 (no scabbard) at Achi Tupo in the San Blas 10 years ago .
The handle material (what ever it is , not wood) had to be finish shaped due to the crude 3rd world manufacturing process .
It's quite a nice little bolo overall .
S'cuse the rust ; I know it doesn't speak highly of me .

Zan · 8th November 2005, 02:23 AM

Thank you Rick

The grip of you marchette is stricly identical to mine, exept for the marks. Probably from the same manufacturer. If it is not made of wood nor horn, is it plastic-made ? If so, it is a very high quality material, since there is not a single crack or sign of dryness. What do you think ?

8th November 2005, 02:07 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	From the pictures I'm doubting this is horn . I agree it is also probably of C.A. manufacture and from the wear probably early - mid 20thC. Here's a smaller example made in the Dominican Republic that I picked up for $3.00 (no scabbard) at Achi Tupo in the San Blas 10 years ago . The handle material (what ever it is , not wood) had to be finish shaped due to the crude 3rd world manufacturing process . It's quite a nice little bolo overall . S'cuse the rust ; I know it doesn't speak highly of me . Attached Images

8th November 2005, 02:23 AM	#2
Zan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada Posts: 46	Thank you Rick The grip of you marchette is stricly identical to mine, exept for the marks. Probably from the same manufacturer. If it is not made of wood nor horn, is it plastic-made ? If so, it is a very high quality material, since there is not a single crack or sign of dryness. What do you think ?