machete

Martin Lubojacky · 17th December 2022, 07:45 PM

I am not sure if this is the right chapter to ask about the modern weapon - the machete. I bought it because it has a specific spirit (otherwise I don't collect machetes). The modifications, whether practical (belt clip) or beautifying, in my opinion, speak to the fact that it has been an integral part of someone's life for some time. The scabbard is signed in two places (if it is a signature and not some inscription; I read it as "Ventura Moriterro" (?)). The scabbard was very dirty, I had to clean it, it doesn't get any better. The blade is probably made of some kind of corrosion resistant steel, it wasn't rusty, just sort of discolored. I was surprised that the blade is quite thin at the handle, yet it is strong, flexible and strong. The handle shows that the weapon has been used for a long time or intensively. The blade also bears signs of use.
I'd be grateful for any opinion, but I'd be particularly interested to know where the machete might have come from and how old it might be. Also, what do you think of the inscription. Thanks,
Martin

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Edster · 17th December 2022, 09:17 PM

Martin,

The blade and grip profile is virtually identical to one I have. The grip is an olive drab plastic and there is a lanyard hole where the your rivet on the grip tip is. Mine is US military surplus. Near where the blade & grip join are smallish stamps "US, 1945 and True Temper" (the trade name of a US firm that makes lawn & garden tools.)

The scabbard is likely of Central American origin.

Regards,
Ed

Martin Lubojacky · 17th December 2022, 10:15 PM

Thank you Ed. Also the written name could correspond to the Central American origin of the scabbard

fernando · 18th December 2022, 10:43 AM

Perhaps Ventura Monteiro. Brasil ? Machete de seringueiro; worker that extracts the latex from rubber trees ?

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Interested Party · 20th December 2022, 04:21 AM

It looks central American to me. I see El Salvadorans working with very similar sheaths today. Check out the Imacasa web site. They make patterns for almost everyone including Brazilian ones that Fernando mentioned. The handle to me does look older as Edster says.

fernando · 20th December 2022, 11:09 AM

If the last name is actually spelled MONTEIRO is Portuguese; thus a Brazilian item.

17th December 2022, 07:45 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 836	machete I am not sure if this is the right chapter to ask about the modern weapon - the machete. I bought it because it has a specific spirit (otherwise I don't collect machetes). The modifications, whether practical (belt clip) or beautifying, in my opinion, speak to the fact that it has been an integral part of someone's life for some time. The scabbard is signed in two places (if it is a signature and not some inscription; I read it as "Ventura Moriterro" (?)). The scabbard was very dirty, I had to clean it, it doesn't get any better. The blade is probably made of some kind of corrosion resistant steel, it wasn't rusty, just sort of discolored. I was surprised that the blade is quite thin at the handle, yet it is strong, flexible and strong. The handle shows that the weapon has been used for a long time or intensively. The blade also bears signs of use. I'd be grateful for any opinion, but I'd be particularly interested to know where the machete might have come from and how old it might be. Also, what do you think of the inscription. Thanks, Martin Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Attached Images

18th December 2022, 10:43 AM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Perhaps Ventura Monteiro. Brasil ? Machete de seringueiro; worker that extracts the latex from rubber trees ? . . Last edited by fernando; 18th December 2022 at 11:51 AM. Reason: Spell

17th December 2022, 09:17 PM	#2
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 392	Martin, The blade and grip profile is virtually identical to one I have. The grip is an olive drab plastic and there is a lanyard hole where the your rivet on the grip tip is. Mine is US military surplus. Near where the blade & grip join are smallish stamps "US, 1945 and True Temper" (the trade name of a US firm that makes lawn & garden tools.) The scabbard is likely of Central American origin. Regards, Ed

17th December 2022, 10:15 PM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 836	Thank you Ed. Also the written name could correspond to the Central American origin of the scabbard

20th December 2022, 04:21 AM	#5
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 387	It looks central American to me. I see El Salvadorans working with very similar sheaths today. Check out the Imacasa web site. They make patterns for almost everyone including Brazilian ones that Fernando mentioned. The handle to me does look older as Edster says.

20th December 2022, 11:09 AM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	If the last name is actually spelled MONTEIRO is Portuguese; thus a Brazilian item.