Vintage Collins & Co. USA "Legitimus" No. 323 Machete w/ Original Leather Sheath

This fine vintage Collins & Co. No. 323 machete features the world-renowned "Legitimus" crown and arm-and-hammer logo stamped deep into the high-carbon steel blade. Crafted in the USA, it boasts a sweeping, versatile bush blade geometry paired with a durable composite handle secured by heavy-duty brass rivets. Complete with its original, custom-fitted leather sheath featuring classic hand-tooled detailing and strong stitching, this complete package represents the gold standard of American tropical and agricultural bladed tools.

Detailed History

Founded in 1826 in Collinsville, Connecticut, the Collins Company grew to become the premier global manufacturer of axes, machetes, and agricultural edge tools. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Collins dominated the Central and South American markets, where their tools earned an unbeatable reputation for steel quality and edge retention. To combat widespread counterfeiters, Collins registered the famous "Legitimus" trademark—featuring a crown above an arm holding a hammer—as a seal of guaranteed authenticity. The No. 323 pattern was widely utilized by forestry workers, military personnel, and plantation workers throughout the mid-20th century. Finding a genuine Collins No. 323 complete with its factory original leather sheath makes this set a highly prized historical collectible.

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