Cuban Machete From 1891: Classic And Functional Design

CUBAN MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1891-J
Name	Cuban Machete
Era	Around 1891
Hilt	Consists of a pommel shaped like a horse’s head with the bridle on, and a lower ferrule without decoration, both made of nickel silver. Features smooth quillons, also nickel silver, with ends turned in opposite directions. Grip made of smooth wooden scales tapering toward the blade, secured by three pins. Hole in the horse’s head for the passage of the sword knot.
Blade	Straight, with a flat back on the inside and a strong edge along the entire outside. Ends in a sharp diagonal as is classic for these weapons.
Scabbard	Leather, with gilded brass fittings and equipped with a suspension ring.
Inscription	W.K.&C-SOLINGEN PRIMA CUALIT, horse’s head
Description	Most of these specimens, manufactured in Germany, USA, or Spain, may have been used by Spanish officers in Cuba but were not regulation issue.
Overall Length	775 mm
Blade	625 mm
Width	32 mm
Collection	Rafael Jordá Collection

Cuban Machete From 1891: Classic and Functional Design