Check out my new Collins & Co Machete

[Waveraider]

I bought this today at a yard sale It is stamped "Legigimus Collins & Co US". Came with the scabbard dated 1965 and has a light layer of cosmoline smeared on it. Blade appears to be Damaskus forged (?). I've seen a few from WWII on line that look just like it and saw the last production date is 1965. Unfortunatly, it looks like someone went totown on the blade with a bench grinder. Anyway, does anyone know much about these? Before anyone asks, I paid 35 bucks for it and a Coleman lantern and am not looking to sell. Here's a few pics.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I don't know anything about older knives, but looks like a cool collector's piece. I need to start hitting some yard/garage sales as it seems people find cool stuff from time to time.

Congrats on a good buy...

 

[TiminMishawaka]

That was from a time when Collins made excellent machetes. The ones they make today aren't made as well. Very good find. It will serve you well.