Machete 1802: The Jewel Of Historical Artillery

Artillery Troop Machete model 1802. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1802-A
Name	Artillery Troop Machete Model 1802
Hilt	Brass, well designed and polished, with straight quillons, knuckle bow slightly directed towards the tip, stirrup-type guard, ring pommel and cylindrical grip with deep grooves forming a spiral pattern.
Blade	Scimitar-shaped, with a ricasso, spine on the first two-thirds and edge on the last third on the inner side. On the outer side, full edge that varies in direction towards the tip, causing appropriate widening and curvature for an already robust blade which thus forms one, two, and three fullers respectively.
Scabbard	Leather, protected by five brass fittings. Suspension button and steel tip. Slots for two priming needles.
Inscription	R (Royal property) EX (examined) YBL (examiner)
Description	First serious 19th-century attempt to provide artillerymen with a useful weapon, especially designed for their demanding tasks. No ideas were spared in the design nor technical knowledge in its manufacture. The machete, witness to the War of Independence, is today a luxury piece in any collection. It is also called a saber-machete.
Overall Length	675 mm
Blade Length	544 mm
Blade Width	45 mm
Inventory	VBL 732, V.N. Collection

Machete 1802: The Jewel of Historical Artillery