Mexican eagle head machete
Measurements
The eagle head motif found in many Mexican knives, swords, and machetes
traces back to the origins of the Mexican state and to mid 1800's Spanish
"cutacha" sidearms. This particular eagle hilted machete dates to
between the 1920's and the 1940's. The blade is sharpened on the flat
inside edge, and the hump-back swelling (out to nearly 3") adds extra weight
behind the sweet-spot impact point. Engraved designs on both sides -
"Guerrero, De las Triguenas" and "Acapulco, Soy el Rey". Horn hilt has a
crack and is missing one ear.
length: 27"
blade: 22"
blade width: 2 7/8"
grip and pommel: 5"
weight: 1 lb 7.4 oz
