{"product_id":"vintage-collin-s-co-1345-cane-machete-crown-stamp-made-in-usa","title":"Vintage Collin’s \u0026 Co. 1345 Cane Machete-Crown Stamp-Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered for sale is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollins \u0026amp; Co. Legitimus No. 1945 Cane Machete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the classic American-made machete patterns produced by the renowned Collins Company of Connecticut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is clearly marked with the desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegitimus Crown trademark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollins \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Collins tools were internationally respected for their quality steel and durability, and the Legitimus line remains highly sought after by collectors, historians, and users alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis machete features a long, heavy-duty blade designed for clearing brush, cutting cane, agricultural work, and general field use. The original black composite grip scales remain attached and secure with factory rivets. The blade exhibits an attractive aged patina consistent with decades of use and storage while retaining strong, legible markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollins Legitimus machetes were exported throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean and have become increasingly collectible due to the company’s historical significance and reputation for producing some of the finest edged agricultural tools of the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Collins \u0026amp; Co. manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegitimus Crown trademark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No. 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull tang construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal black grip scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge cane machete pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong collector appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good vintage condition. Blade shows age, patina, oxidation, and honest use consistent with its age. Markings remain visible and readable. Handle scales are secure and complete. No sheath included. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062535848013,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E6C7BD73-355D-4436-93D1-9F3F6B26A6A6.jpg?v=1780333067","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-collin-s-co-1345-cane-machete-crown-stamp-made-in-usa","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}