WWII 1945 Dated British Indian Army Machete by Maker Martin Davis and 1945 Stamped Side Opening Sheath by Cawnpore Arsenal. ED 2691. Other Blades

The British Issue machete was part of the survival kit issued to units operating in the Pacific during WWII. This example was manufactured for overseas service by Martin Davis of England during the Second World War. The machete by virtue of its handy form is probably the best all-round tool for survival in tropical regions. This example is together with its thick leather side opening sheath constructed at ‘Cawnpore Arsenal and dated 1945. The blade of the machete measuring 33 cm (46 ½ cm overall) is clearly stamped ‘45’ (manufactured 1945) and doesn’t appear to have been re-sharpened. The light wood two piece grips are held with two pins with a rope lanyard attached are in excellent condition (see ‘Fighting Knives’ by Frederick J. Stephens, page 118 No 593). The side opening sheath has markings to the rear which show its manufacture at ‘Cawnpore Arsenal’ ‘CO1945 over C arrow 908’(The Government Arsenal and Ordinance Depot at Cawnpore was established c1774), see British and Commonwealth knives by Ron Flook, page200-201. The leather, stitching and brass stud are all in very good order. The price for this duo includes UK delivery. ED 2691.