Sword my boss inherited.

[Boonieguy]

he has no idea of its origin

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Is there script writing on the blade about 3" down from the hilt. I zoomed in the picture and there's what looks like marking down to that first big black spot on the blade.

 

[Molewacker]

It looks like a machete - African is my first guess? - A better photo of handle carving might narrow it's origin down.

 

[Molewacker]

Google Trinidad machete case - style looks similar - might give you a lead

 

[Subterranean]

With the all-leather sheath, I would say Mexican, Central, or South American machete. Need close up pix of any markings and the handle. Nice piece! Sub

 

[Peyton Manning]

not a xiphos

 

[P.ALLEN]

The sheath is def handmade, knowing the type of wood would really narrow it down. It's a little better than a village made spring leaf machete. Was your bosses dad a vet, I don't think he got that just anywhere? That handle has me thrown, the style of carving? I want to say Indonesian.

 

[GB1]

sweet sword

 

[nhbenz]

Filipino gayang perhaps?

The listing for this one had expired, so I couldn't find the information they had.

 

[Subterranean]

View attachment 1487098Filipino gayang perhaps?

The listing for this one had expired, so I couldn't find the information they had.

Yep, the more I research Filipino Moro Barongs, kris's, and machetes, the more Boonieguy's looks like a WW2 veteran brinng-back. Your thoughts knife guys?
Sub

 

[Boonieguy]

He had inherited it from his aunt who he said traveled a lot . I'm guessing her husband could have been a veteran. I'll get more info Monday.
Thanks for your help guys !