Spanish Army Machete In Cuba: History And Fascinating Details

MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1891-B
Name	Machete
Period	Around 1891
Hilt	Brass structure with slightly converging sides towards the base. Crossguard with quillons bent in opposite directions. Polished horn grips, without finger grooves.
Blade	Straight and flat, without ricasso, grooves, or fullers. Flat spine. Classic Cuban blade abruptly ending diagonally, forming the tip as an extension of the spine.
Sheath	Brown leather, without throat or chape, possibly lost due to use, but with leather lining incorporated.
Inscription	COLLINS & CO HARTFORD. FINE STEEL. GUARANTEED QUALITY No. 87
Description	Simple specimen, whose use would be rather discretionary due to the lack of properly regulated machetes for all Arms and Services.
Overall Length	766 mm
Blade Length	630 mm
Blade Width	32 mm

Spanish Army Machete in Cuba: History and Fascinating Details