Old Machete

[asemery]

This machete was a gift from my uncle when I was about 13 years old (around 1954). He said that it was from the Philippines. I loved going through the bush with it like Ramar of the Jungle - anyone else remember that TV show? I haven't used it in decades and have stored it in a pile of other non used tools. It is still sharp after all that neglect.
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I thought there were no identification marks but after a bit of light sanding I found a name stamped near the handle.
ROBERT MOLE & SONS
BIRMINGHAM
ENGLAND
MADE IN ????

To the right of the name is a steam ship logo and close to the handle at right angle is - No3501

[kyratshooter]

It appears that company has a long a interesting history.

http://pooleysword.com/en/The_Swords...of_Robert_Mole

[pete lynch]

I remember watching Ramar of the Jungle. But that's about all I remember about it.

[Rick]

You will not hear me say this very often. Ramar was before my time.

[Faiaoga]

You will not hear me say this very often. Ramar was before my time.

Rick was probably too busy watching Sheena, Queen of the Jungle circa 1955 Sheena is (or was) hot

[randyt]

awesome old machete.

[crashdive123]

Cool machete. Ramar was before my time too, but I see that episodes can be watched on-line. On my watch list for the next rainy day.

[randyt]

I thought Rick was more from Mae Wests time frame, no?

[Adventure Wolf]

I like that old machete, it has a great look to it.

[Faiaoga]

It is not the same company, but another Sheffield manufacturer that still makes similar models is the Crocodile brand that ships to Africa, Asia and South America. Their machetes have the same three grooves stamped into the blade. Martindale of Birmingham.