Barong-ish machete-ish dunno-what

Vaarok · 8th September 2009, 12:03 AM

I've gotten a first option on a small collection of bladed weapons from an estate, and while I can identify all the bayonets (whee, hunnret dollar Ross rifle bayonet!!!!111one) , I'm always curious about the unmarked and mysterious craftmade knives and tools I see.

In this particular grouping, there's this brush knife. I'd guess Phillipine, because I always guess Phillipine when dealing with WW2 artifacts, but if anybody has a better guess what and where from, I would appreciate it.

KuKulzA28 · 8th September 2009, 02:24 AM

a picture would be great

Vaarok · 8th September 2009, 02:31 AM

Bah, thought they uploaded right... Sorry.

Battara · 8th September 2009, 03:33 AM

This is an American bolo loosely based on the PI bolo used in I think WWI.

trenchwarfare · 8th September 2009, 03:38 AM

Collins No. 1005 machete. Should be marked with Collins logo on ricasso. Although I have owned one that wasn't marked. Came with three handle variations. Yours is number two. Some say US issue in both world wars. Some say just WWII. Since the USMC entrenching machete is a model of 1898, and is Collins No. 1001, I feel that these were used in both wars. Many will have unit marks stamped on the handle, blade, and or scabbard. M.P.

Vaarok · 8th September 2009, 03:57 AM

You guys are uncannily good at this. Thanks again.

8th September 2009, 12:03 AM	#1
Vaarok Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28	Barong-ish machete-ish dunno-what I've gotten a first option on a small collection of bladed weapons from an estate, and while I can identify all the bayonets (whee, hunnret dollar Ross rifle bayonet!!!!111one) , I'm always curious about the unmarked and mysterious craftmade knives and tools I see. In this particular grouping, there's this brush knife. I'd guess Phillipine, because I always guess Phillipine when dealing with WW2 artifacts, but if anybody has a better guess what and where from, I would appreciate it. Attached Images Last edited by Vaarok; 8th September 2009 at 02:43 AM.

8th September 2009, 02:31 AM	#3
Vaarok Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28	Bah, thought they uploaded right... Sorry. Attached Images

8th September 2009, 02:24 AM	#2
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	a picture would be great

8th September 2009, 03:33 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	This is an American bolo loosely based on the PI bolo used in I think WWI.

8th September 2009, 03:38 AM	#5
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Collins No. 1005 machete. Should be marked with Collins logo on ricasso. Although I have owned one that wasn't marked. Came with three handle variations. Yours is number two. Some say US issue in both world wars. Some say just WWII. Since the USMC entrenching machete is a model of 1898, and is Collins No. 1001, I feel that these were used in both wars. Many will have unit marks stamped on the handle, blade, and or scabbard. M.P.

8th September 2009, 03:57 AM	#6
Vaarok Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28	You guys are uncannily good at this. Thanks again.