I remember an ad in a The Sportsman's Guide catalog for an Indiana Jones TOD machete; This would have been in the mid 1980's, I believe. It was described as being an authentic replica, made in traditional fashion and was good for "cutting your morning grapefruit". (Sure, why not?)
I've never actually seen one, though - I couldn't afford it at the time but am still curious about it. Was it any good, or did it look at all like the one from the movie? Who made it?
I figured if anyone ever purchased one, they might provide some photos on here.
Thanks!
Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
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Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
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Re: Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
Do a Google search for Indiana jones khyber bowie knife. 
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Re: Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
Nope, that's not it - this would pre-date the signed Lucasfilm licensed one from United Cutlery (Which, of course isn't very authentic). If I recall correctly it looked like the Nobel collection one, but I assume cruder based on the description.
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Interesting, the only one I remember from back then is the United Cutlery knife.
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Yep. It was a Nobel Collection sword.
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Ohhh, that looks beautiful. 
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I have that same NC sword/machete. I got it second hand, but thought these were released around 2008 with the Crystal Skull uptick in the interest in Indy and subsequent collectibles releases.
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You're right Jeff. Circa 2008. My bad.
...and I should've included more of my action figure cabinet. There's a certain astromech in it you'd recognize.
...and I should've included more of my action figure cabinet. There's a certain astromech in it you'd recognize.
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Re: Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
I forgot about that little R2 unit. Glad you're still enjoying it.
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Re: Vintage 1980's TOD machete?
They used to sell them at the Smokey Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN and had a display version behind glass that was 5 feet long!
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