Description
WW2 Case XX USAF Survival Machete, scarce non-folding type, original metal blade protector included.
Original World War-2 era Survival Machete issued to the US Air Force and Navy pilots. These large handy machetes were usually carried in the M-592 survival pack attached to the pilot’s parachute harness. Most of these machetes were folding types; fixed-blade survival machetes are scarce. Regardless of the original intent, these machetes were very popular with the American GI’s and saw lots of action in the Pacific theater of the War. This particular type is illustrated on pages 69 in U.S. MILITARY KNIVES; BOOK TWO published in 1973 by M. H. Cole – a well-established expert and the author of a number of books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the book’s scans attached).
This survival machete was manufactured by CASE CUTLERY, one of the oldest US cutlery manufacturers in continues operation. Slightly used condition with about 60% of the original bluing remaining; the edge is very sharp still; original metal safety cover is included. Scarce this nice and complete as most of these covers had a tendency to get lost right away.
This machete is about 15-1/4″ / 38.8 cm overall; the blade is about 10″ / 25.5 cm long. The blade is sharply stamped CASE XX on the side; original bluing remains bright. The handle is in great condition, all parts are tight. A couple of small chips on the wood are noted for accuracy. This original WW2 Case XX USAF Survival Machete has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos.
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DELIVERY WITHIN THE US VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL FOR THIS ITEM WILL BE $15.75.
International shipping for this item will be $55 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list.
