Description
This Folding Machete Knife has been Professionally Restored by our Wonderful Craftsmen here at the Sheffield Cutlery Shop.
This Knife features Bakelite/Micarta Material and a Steel Bolster. The Carbon Steel Blade has been polished by our craftsmen and has been restored beautifully.
A bit of history on this specific knife:
The machete was part of the “B-2 Jungle Emergency Bailout Kit”, which was attached to the parachute harness (in the seat bundle)..
B-2 Jungle emergency bailout kit – FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION. The machete was introduced in October 1942 and issued to bomber crews in the Pacific theatre.
The USA manufacturers of the machete were:
CAMILLUS, CASE, and, CATTARAUGUS
The length of the blade is . The total length of the knife is . When the knife is folded is measures The total weight of the knife is 549g.
An Incredibly Rare Machete that will not be seen again. Do not miss the opportunity to own this piece of Sheffield history today.
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