Spanish(?) Machete Sword with horn grips

[dandon80]

Originally Posted by RobT

Hi All,

It may just be coincidence but there was an old file company called Kearney & Foot. It was bought out by Nicholson in 1901 but the name was kept. It would appear that they also made knives because Blackswan Antiques sold one and the picture is still on their website. It doesn't look anything like dandon80's knife though.

Sincerely,
RobT

Thanks RobT. I've just had a look at this myself and it seems the typestyle on the trademark is at least the same style. I think the one on Blackswan could be made from an old (but later than this piece) file just based off the general shape and grind marks.

One thing worth noting is that the company had files made in the K&F name in Mexico and Brazil. It could be possible that knives were also made there, or perhaps some old product repurposed? That would add to the Spanish theory. Of course it's still unclear if the stamp in my example is made by this company, so treat this as speculation!