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Help with machete ID.
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:45 pm
by almyjmoore
I bought this machete at a garage sale yesterday. As I was clearing vines & brush off my property, I noticed a little more quality in the machete than I usually find in a junk machete. The balance and weight was good and it seemed to have better steel and a nice edge. I found some writing on the blade but it is weak. I drew a picture of what I can see and put question marks on what I can almost see. 21 1/2" overall, 16 3/4" blade. Does this look familiar to anyone? Thanks, Al
Re: Help with machete ID.
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:50 pm
by IMBand
That would be an old Legitimus Collins machete, made in the USA. Nice one there.
IM
Re: Help with machete ID.
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:16 pm
by almyjmoore
Thanks IMBAND. I would never have figured that out. Al
Re: Help with machete ID.
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:38 pm
by buck16
Some neat info when you Google Collins also. Great find!
Re: Help with machete ID.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:03 am
by FRJ
Here's something I found in one of my old books, dated 1871, Titled "One hundred years of progress of the United States."