Original Wwii Army

   Genuine Australian 1944 Bolo Style Machete with G. Just released from War Stocks, this Bolo Style Machete Manufactured in 1944 comes with a Canvas Sheath. History of the Bolo Style Machete. The machete most commonly used by the Australian Army during WW2 were the (British) Bolo style of machete. This is the most commonly encountered Australian WW2 machete. This machete has bakelite handles instead of wood as used previously. It is normally found with a canvas sheath, evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath. This machete is marked D /I\ D above ...

   WWII Era Original US Army Air Force Bailout Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard - Marked: Cattaragus U. This machete still has the original blade guard. Most of these are guards are normally missing. The blade is bright, one spot of minor pitting. One small nick in the blade. Some discoloration of the blade. The blade is marked: Cattaragus, U. The blade is 10" long, with an overall lenght of 15 1/2". This machete was adopted in October 1942 for the B-4 Emergency Bail Out Kit, usually attached to the parachute harness. Cole Book, "The Best of US Military Knifes, Bayonets and ...