US SWI Machete 1943 What not to buy!

**Rescue190** · 09-04-2019, 12:49 AM

This was included is a large grouping I picked up and was pretty excited to add this to the keeper collection due to the condition. As it turns out the the machete was a 70's era production dated 1943. It is my understanding (now) SWI did not produce any edged tools or weapons during WWII. I am not out too much but this is a good example to share to prevent others from doing the same thing. I could not find another example on this forum. Happy hunting!
John

**AZPhil** · 09-04-2019, 12:56 AM

I have to admit, I looked at the pic's first and thought that looks unissued , Then read what you said. That is kind of deceiving.
I guess that would work well with a reenactor and his gear setup.

Semper Fi
Phil

**Rescue190** · 09-04-2019, 12:57 AM

I forgot to add that I believe the sheath to be original, just not the machete.
John

**Gwar** · 09-04-2019, 01:05 AM

I had one of these, Great for camping !

**earlymb** · 09-04-2019, 01:18 AM

SWI = Schreck Wholsesale Inc. and I believe they are still in business. This is a well-known maker of various reproduction WW2 edged weapons.

**Rescue190** · 09-04-2019, 01:22 AM

by earlymb

SWI = Schreck Wholsesale Inc. and I believe they are still in business. This is a well-known maker of various reproduction WW2 edged weapons.

Good info to share. Thank you.
For me it is always today's information that would have been helpful yesterday. That must be an ancient Chinese proverb I just invented. Thankfully I have only stepped on a few landmines collecting for the past 8 years.
John