Interesting Mexican Presentation Sword

DaveA · 2nd October 2011, 07:46 PM

When I obtained this machete as part of a lot it was extremely dirty and the blade entirely encrusted in dirt and rust. Total length 22", blade length 16 3/4". Not thinking it was interesting at all, I used the blade to test various cleaning methods. I was surprised to see the blade decorations which include the following, and now I'm motivated to learn more about the traditions of such blades.

On one side, it says:

F-Florez Hdez.
B. Juarez -34
Ocotlán Oax

Ocotlán is a small city in Oaxaca.
Hdez is probably an abbreviated "Hernandez"
My guess is that he was born in Juarez in ??34.

And on the other:

"El respeto el derecho
Es la paz recuerdo de Oaxaca"

Translation: Respect the law. Peace is the memory of Oaxaca.

Any thoughts?

- Dave A.

2nd October 2011, 07:46 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Interesting Mexican Presentation Sword When I obtained this machete as part of a lot it was extremely dirty and the blade entirely encrusted in dirt and rust. Total length 22", blade length 16 3/4". Not thinking it was interesting at all, I used the blade to test various cleaning methods. I was surprised to see the blade decorations which include the following, and now I'm motivated to learn more about the traditions of such blades. On one side, it says: F-Florez Hdez. B. Juarez -34 Ocotlán Oax Ocotlán is a small city in Oaxaca. Hdez is probably an abbreviated "Hernandez" My guess is that he was born in Juarez in ??34. And on the other: "El respeto el derecho Es la paz recuerdo de Oaxaca" Translation: Respect the law. Peace is the memory of Oaxaca. Any thoughts? - Dave A. Attached Images