Aztec sword "macauahutil"

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Manoucher Moshtagh

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Aztec sword "macauahutil"
I would be interested in a reproduction of this wooden sword with obsidian bades on both sides. Who can make it for me? I know that "macauahitl" was wooden with inserted obsidian blades. John Pohl in his book "Aztec Warrior AD 1325-1521" (Osprey Series) shows a reproduction of this sword based on historical facts which he made. Macuahuitl is a hefty five -foot (1.52m) long and is secured to the wrist witha slip knot (page 21).I would definitely be interested in having one. Could somebody help me?


Regards,

Manoucher
 
I think the closest thing you will be able to find are some repros of polynesian wooden sword-clubs, very similar to the aztec wooden sword (not the one with obsidian).

I was in Hawaii and was able to find a samoan war club, made in the traditional style by Tevaga, a Samoan Prince who I qualified by his royal lineage to make such weapons. Expecct to spend 125 to 150 USD, if you can even find one.

I've always wanted a macauahitl myself, especially after reading the accounts of those spaniards and portuguese who saw them in action. Thy must have seen heavy use and been important weapons, indeed, as none have survived.

Keith
 
It probably also has to do with them having been made of wood and rock. When the wood on a European sword rots away you still have the metal, when the wood on an Aztec sword rots away you have some sharp rocks.
 
..coudl be, Triton, but certain other wooden war clubs from the area have survived intact. So why, the abscence of one type and not another?

Keith
 
Hmm that's a darned good question that I don't know the answer to.
 
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