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9th December 2017, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
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Spanish Machete Sword?
I've had this large knife/small sword for a little while now, but I've only just added the end of the grip, which was missing. I fabricated this from oak, but painted it black to match the other part of the grip, which is a type of resin?
The blade has ....... REFINADO stamped into it, which I believe is Spanish for REFINED, as in 'Refined Steel or Iron'? The blade is 18 1/2" and the knife is 23" overall. |
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10th December 2017, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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There is a faded word before REFINADO; perhaps ACERO (steel) ? certainly not HIERRO (iron) ...
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10th December 2017, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 669
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Hello
I think it's a machete used by the Spanish cavalry in the war in Cuba Affectionately. Fernando K |
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10th December 2017, 09:04 PM
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Thanks guys. yes, looks to be ACERO (definitely ERO at the end)
I'll have to look up the Cuban War! |
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