Corneta machete Nr.66 by Weyersberg Solingen

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This vintage Corneta machete from the '50's or '60's of the previous century was made by Weyersberg in Solingen, Germany.
Later the brand was sold to South-America, i think to Imacasa.





The machete was completely unsharpened when i bought it, but when i saw it's double tapered blade and felt the balance i just knew it had to have a good edge.
Reprofiling was done on the Tormek and refining to a slightly convex and razorsharp +/- 30 degrees inclusive edge on the grit 60 & 180 Rubber Wheels.
The chromed blade is quite flexible and the steel is both harder as well as more wear resistant than previous machetes i've sharpened.
One of these days i'm going to find out what it can do.

Specs:

Overall length: 21.3 inch (54,0 cm)
Blade length: 16.0 inch (40,7 cm)
Blade thickness: tapering from 2,25 mm before the handle to 1,25 mm just before the point.
Steel: chromed carbon steel
Handle material: Natural horn with brass rivets
Weight: 307 grams
 
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Quite the find! I would have kept it mint, personally, but since it's too late now it may as well be a user! Indeed, Gebr. Weyersberg exported machetes to Central/South America, then set up shop in El Salvador. The El Salvadoran shop became Imacasa when Weyersberg (which is still technically around) sold it's Central American holdings.
 
@FortyTwoBlades: would you consider these vintage machetes valuable ?

Where i live comparable vintage ones are still quite common, in fact i bought another one from a more obscure german brand that i just put new bevels on since it was unsharpened as well, as without an edge they are just useless chromed wallhangers to me.
That second one is a bit heavier though, but it has the same type of sheath.
 
They are valuable...but not so much in the monetary sense. The antiques market for vintage machetes is getting more competitive and active, but their value is mostly historical at this point in time. Fancy models like Collins "cutacha" sword/machete hybrids with elaborate brass hilts often go for more than $400 at auction though. I largely view that as a secondary aspect, however, as they're a finite resource and can provide a wealth of info for enthusiasts and collectors. :)
 
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