Machete Category, info sought on mfg.

[paleomanone]

This site needs a dedicated Machete Category......

Would anyone have any knowledge of a Machete manufacturer by the name of "Laurec" possibly French. I have two machete's, one I found in 1971, the other more recently. 14" Blade, heavy duty, Beech hardwood handles, possibly made for combat by the looks of them, I think they were sold as military surplus in the 50's or 60's. One of these has "Laurec" stamped on the blade near the handle. I think they were called Coup-Coup machete??
Any and all thoughts are welcome.

 

[Goosey]

I found this...

This is a WW1 French Coup Coup Machete issued to the French Colonial infantry troops. It saw action mainly in Africa/Asia. It was in service from WW1 all the way to Vietnam. Another interesting fact, this is the same machete used by Quint in the movie Jaws. I purchased this machete on eBay for about $80.00 via Best Offer.

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/collections-display/ww2-collection-north-carolina-usa-93468/

 

[paleomanone]

Photobucket is not functioning.....hmmm operator error??

 

[paleomanone]

 

[Goosey]

You have to upload the photo to the album...

Then you have to copy the direct link by clicking on it.

 

[Goosey]

I can't reply via visitor message, there's no option on your profile (not sure why).

That's not my machete though, I just found the picture and information on another site. Apparently the official name (if there is one) is "Coupe Coupe de Tirailleurs Senegalais".

Some more info here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/778120-Coup-Coup-Machete
http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/collec...ina-usa-93468/
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440042

 

[Mykel]

just bought one from a local junk store. Unmarked in a bucket full of ww2 bayonets. No price with scabbard. 20$ ,yeah on me, I think?

 

[paleomanone]

Nice catch! Does it have any marking's name on the blade?
Can'y beat that for 20$. I've seen em on e-bay for 200$.

 

[Mykel]

no markings on blade but stampted very faintly on back of sheath FRANCE. That was the only clue to steer me in the right direction. 200.00! wow i could be a hundredaire.