For Whatever It's Worth-M1942 Collins Machete

[SKIPH]

Picked up a decent Collins M1942 machete today at "Tarbridge Militaria" from our friend Robert Wilson. Noticed something I hadn't seen before. The one I bought today has stamped from the handle down the blade US/ Legitimus/ Collins Co/ Collins Logo/ 1942 (away from the handle). Checked the 1945 Collins I have, and the info is opposite, from the handle down the blade facing the handle. 1945/Collins Logo/ Legitimus/Collins Co./ US. Anyway, checked on ebay, all the one's dated 1944/1945/1951 fell into the late markings, only the 1942s were the first way stated. The 1942 markings were like the 22", and 26" USN blades. Nothing earth shattering, just a point of interest. SKIP

[thorin6]

Skip,

I think I noticed that at one time, but didn't connect the dots. Thanks for the insight.

t6

[tankerman]

SKIP;

 

I have a "45 COLLINS stamped from handle down to blade tip like the "42.

 

My blade focus is US machetes and a reason to enjoy is the vast differences of a rather common tool.

 

For example: I have 3 variations of COLLINS "42 dated and 4 (yes, 4) variations of "43 dated True Tempers.

 

As I pare down my collecting I am still partial to my machetes. I imagine they will always be my favorite for some reason..

[SKIPH]

Tankerman- I'll buy a machete on occasion if the price is right, and it's something I don't have. It's not a major focus, at least not yet. SKIP

[warcollect1942]

I never noticed that either. I have three 1942 machetes.

One is 22inch in a 1942 Schell Leather Goods scabbard.

One is 22inch in a 1942 Milwaukee Saddlery scabbard.

One is 26inch in a 1942 Milwaukee Saddlery scabbard.

As you can tell I collect 1942 mostly.