It looks like the original design for the luftwaffe borrowed heavily from the falchion, a short heavy sword carried as a sidearm, the same sword was used as a the basis for many of what we now called a "bowie" knife as well.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Arctic Gator Definitely looks like a falchion to me too.
@tangsoodoarnis4life9 жыл бұрын
I love the cross guard on this Machete it gives it a sword like appearance, when I saw this Machete I thought to my self; it would function as a deadly hand to hand combat weapon as well.
@mikerupp81569 жыл бұрын
Same
@quantum4709 жыл бұрын
"Machete"??? - that's a faschinenmesser! Or a "fascine knife" if you prefer english!
@DivingDonut9 жыл бұрын
Per Sonne Spot on! I googled the term and I finally found pics of some originals. Thank you, Stranger!
@Teachering9 жыл бұрын
Per Sonne I looked up the word "fascine" in my OED and did not find the word. What is a "fascine knife"?
@quantum4709 жыл бұрын
Teachering "Fascines" are bundles of sticks/branches that was used for building trenches. So a "fascine knife" was used for cutting wood (fascines) and also as a weapon.
@Teachering9 жыл бұрын
Per Sonne Thank you very much for that, Per Sonne. I enjoy learning about various types of knives and weaponry that I had no knowledge of.
@MrSenset9 жыл бұрын
Per Sonne Nope! I much prefer the original German. It's a lot more specific and descriptive.
@CSM_Gray9 жыл бұрын
Interesting and very cool machete. Originals must be exceedingly rare I've never seen one before and I'm a military collector.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Sergeant Major Gray Yeah I never heard of them either.
@DivingDonut9 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Again Im really suprised by the toughness of Windlass stuff. I once tortured my 1850 Coffin Hilt Bowie by chopping stone and concrete (with the original 1mm edge, I wanted to stress the tang as much as possible) and then stepping on it with my then magnificent weight of 130 Kilos. It had some dents in the edge, but no chips and the blade was slightly bent. I really think Windlass should expand in the normal Knife market with some Classic-ish blades that are ergonomically better than their historical stuff, but more beautiful than their Cobra Steels. I think there could be a niche.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Galgenvogel Yeah they make cool stuff. I have 3 of their Cobra Steel line and it's good.
@machodeth48229 жыл бұрын
that's pretty damn cool, i'm liking these historical blades showing up on your channel man. Any design that can withstand active service in a world war was to be pretty tough. Good vid as usual man, keep it real.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Macho Deth I shall leave no stone upturned in bringing you interesting cutlery!
@KowboyUSA9 жыл бұрын
Could also double as poor man's Teutonic pirate's cutlass.
@Teachering9 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of fun. The Luftwaffe WWII Survival Machete is pretty dangerous. As you were chopping through that branch I kept imagining myself missing and hitting my leg while using it. Ouch! I can tell that you like machetes. I noticed two others in the background while you demonstrated. Thank you for an entertaining video. Always a pleasure for me.
@notahappycloud38579 жыл бұрын
The perfect sidearm for all your wasteland wandering needs.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
NotAHappyCloud Yes, Kenshiro.
@LieutenantLapdance9 жыл бұрын
Nice blade. I like the sound it makes.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
NurseMike Thanks!
@PowerMadHeadBanger9 жыл бұрын
Can you explain to me why a lot people regard lightweight machetes as zombie killers? Seems to me that a lightweight machete doesn't have the mass to penetrate or crush the skull. This Luftwaffe WWII Survival Machete for me is true zombie killer even though I prefer the tomahawk.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
PowerMadHeadBanger Because they kept using those Gerbers in the Walking Dead LOL.
@KincadeCeltoSlav9 жыл бұрын
also, think I just found it...tis an IMA (International Military Antiques) replica, and the steel is 1095
@TheNocturnalEvil2 жыл бұрын
I ain't sure why they are calling it a machete. Luftwaffe was never issued machetes, they were issued modernized Prussian pattern facschinenmesser (also known as fascine knife). The knife you have shown in the video is basically a Prussian pattern faschinenmesser that was modernized by blade makers from Solingen to meet the requirements of Luftwaffe during World War II.
@WeAllJuggleKnives2 жыл бұрын
I bet they called it that just to optimize it for search terms so more people would find and buy one
@KenStian2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 originals of these in my collection. Both from Norway.
@Erebus.666.3 жыл бұрын
Very nice bit of kit. Hoping to get one soon, but must be quick as the place I saw them has only three and I don't see Windlass making any more.
@tomjjackson214 жыл бұрын
Very neat. I have an original with a sawback. I guess they're pretty desirable. I'll def be purchasing this though. I've always been to scared to use it. Thanks.
@victorwaddell65307 жыл бұрын
In Medieval England this would be called a falchion . In medieval Germany they would call it a grosse messer (big knife) . Correct me if I'm wrong .
@MQuinn-eb3zz6 жыл бұрын
Actually, both the falchion and the grosse messer are more specific weapons, fighting blades (swords). This is more akin to the fascine knife of the 17th and 18th century - used for cutting wood bundles used in entrenchments as well as providing a secondary weapon to support/artillery troops, also to what was called a billhook by the English (not the pole arm but the agriculture implement). A working blade with self defense being secondary.
@TheNocturnalEvil2 жыл бұрын
@@MQuinn-eb3zz Indeed, it's a Prussian pattern fascine knife.
@viseshseernam31458 жыл бұрын
my best ones are the two replica and the buck compabre
@DShiflet019 жыл бұрын
Looks nice, wouldn't mind getting one.
@jonc40502 жыл бұрын
Seen it listed as 1075
@tecnotrog19 жыл бұрын
How was that in your hand ?was it slick or was the wood hard on your hand? Looks like it slipped in your hand once I might be wrong just curious thank you great video
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
van hill Well it can skip off the target because it's not has heavy as a hatchet, but the handle itself was fine.
@quantum4709 жыл бұрын
BTW excellent video as always! :)
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Per Sonne Thanks, bro!
@paulie4x17 жыл бұрын
Say Heah Is, But I have a Modified Filipino Bundok Clearing/Survival/Fighting Knife, It's my Bundok BK-20, It's a 1/4" thick, Almost 12" of 1095 CroVan blade. It was used in your Ancestral Country during W. W. 2.,, .
@KainusGulch9 жыл бұрын
5:35 Have we already seen reviews of the blades to the left. Recognize the Compadre Froe Machete thing, but not the shiny one.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
KainusGulch yes that's the 1909 Bolo I reviewed
@KainusGulch9 жыл бұрын
okay, I'll go back and watch it. Looks good.
@Traderjoe9 жыл бұрын
How would you rate it next to the 1902 Bolo Machete? I imagine if they are made by Windlass that the steel is similar. I'm not crazy about its handle shape for extended use and imagine that the Bolo might be more ergonomic and easier to retain. What do you think? I was hoping for a side by side if those two, actually and when i saw it in the video I was thinking it might happen, but alas.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
traderjoes The Bolo would be better for brush while this would be better for the soft vegetation.
@KincadeCeltoSlav9 жыл бұрын
Love your review. Im a Big Fan o yours, and a Blade freak to Boot. I Love and Want this Tool! Its a Falchion, and medieval short sword, or as that one fellow said, a FassenMesser. Im bound and determined to find it at an affordable price....Should you not keep it, (yeah Right) I would buy yours! Thank You so much for this and all your reviews! any idea where it can be purchased for less than 90 bucks though?
@viseshseernam31458 жыл бұрын
where can i buy the above mentioned items i had preferred
@MegaMuff4209 жыл бұрын
SOLD OUT!?!?
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
MrHdolfAitler Hmm well I guess people like what the saw!
@Cearball4 жыл бұрын
How would this compare to a condor? Thanks Awesome channel
@WeAllJuggleKnives4 жыл бұрын
It's heavier and more strongly built than most of my equivalent Condors.
@TheNocturnalEvil2 жыл бұрын
The one by Condor doesn't adhere completely to the original Luftwaffe design.
@backyardblacksmith30908 жыл бұрын
I got to have one
@gerardomedina1005 Жыл бұрын
where can i buy?? 👍👍👍👍
@VengeanceIV9 жыл бұрын
But is it made by FockeWulf?
@MrMoparfanatic9 жыл бұрын
Looks nice
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
MrMoparfanatic Glad you like it!
@dave3gs8 жыл бұрын
Its 1095hc.
@MrBurgerphone10149 жыл бұрын
That wasp bothers me, i don't have a great history with wasps.
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
***** I am afraid to ask!
@ryanhojun9 жыл бұрын
i just realized why does the German air force need a machete when the Germans are fighting in either Africa or Europe which i don't recall them having large amount brush
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Ryan Ho Maybe that's why they lost.
@ryanhojun9 жыл бұрын
WeAllJuggleKnives are you sure there is even a machete used by the Luftwaffe during WWII
@ryanhojun9 жыл бұрын
+WeAllJuggleKnives I also would like to know to wieldy is it when used as a sword
@dntlss4 жыл бұрын
@@ryanhojun I know this is a old comment but just wanted to say,Heinkel 111 bombers and some BF 109s carried a survival kit that included many things normally found in a survival kit plus a "drilling" shotgun (2 shotgun barrels on top and one rifle barrel underneath)and this machete, if you happen to find a original box with all the components,well lets just say you wont have to worry about the rent or mortgage for awhile, last one i saw went for 40 thousand, Bomber crews flew in many places where there was plenty of brush however the machete was just part of the kit, more like a afterthought, hope this helps.
@charlescollier72179 жыл бұрын
Where'd you find this Israel?
@PartiallyDrunkHoovyIsCool9 жыл бұрын
Any good swords for $20?
@WeAllJuggleKnives9 жыл бұрын
Partially Drunk Hoovy Gotta spend a bit more
@PartiallyDrunkHoovyIsCool9 жыл бұрын
WeAllJuggleKnives Any good swords for $50?
@renemanjr1239 жыл бұрын
Pretty Sweet would love to have a real one
@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi37234 жыл бұрын
That this looks more falchion then a machete,....still I think I found something to matcha when I buy my Ka-Bar,
@TheNocturnalEvil2 жыл бұрын
It's because of the usage of wrong terminology for this knife. This so called machete issued to Luftwaffe in World War II was never really a machete. It was a Prussian pattern faschinenmesser, it's a kind of short sword.
@dean45458 жыл бұрын
Looks more like medieval european falchion , except the thickness ofcourse www.levantia.com.au/military/pictures/falchion.jpg
@WeAllJuggleKnives8 жыл бұрын
I see the resemblance.
@festungmittlewesten31088 жыл бұрын
Mine snapped at the joint between the tang & the blade. Swell stuff.......................................... (Windlass can go bankrupt)
@WeAllJuggleKnives8 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. What was it chopping when it broke?
@festungmittlewesten31088 жыл бұрын
Extremely similar material to what was being chopped in your video actually. After a closer look, it seems like a faulty temper on their part.
@WeAllJuggleKnives8 жыл бұрын
I hope mine doesn't break! LOL.
@festungmittlewesten31088 жыл бұрын
With any luck it won't, because Windlass usually makes good stuff as long as you avoid their military swords. This is more of a fluke than anything else, a botched heat treatment more than anything (Quality Control screwed up).
@mrmkay55863 жыл бұрын
This thing is bullshit. I buyed one and it's break in two pieces after the first strike.
@WeAllJuggleKnives3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that, I hope they made it right and gave a refund.
@mrmkay55863 жыл бұрын
@@WeAllJuggleKnives Amazon gives me my money back. This machete isn't really full tang. The metal on the grip isn't the blade. The tang is under the metal on the grip.
@WeAllJuggleKnives3 жыл бұрын
That is interesting and somewhat disappointing, that is what they sometimes call a U-Tang, was used in some old western knives. I wish they would have let us know!
@mrmkay55863 жыл бұрын
That disappointed me too. Especially because I paid 80 € for it. From now on I only buy machetes from condor. They are awesome.