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 .

8th November 2005, 02:07 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	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