Bill Siegle
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Found a Barteaux machete on a dealer's table at the gun show this weekend. Still has the original sticker on the blade and what's left of a coroded factory edge. Looks like it was used once and put away without a cleaning. This is one with an aluminum handle and about 11inches of blade. I remember seeing this model attributed to the Vietnam war era at one time. Anyone know that end of the story? I think I'd paint the shiny handle before taking it to combat myself, but it would make a heck of a tool/weapon. Can't wait to try it out. BTW the price was only $10 
