Percy Harrison Fawcett was a British officer, explorer, and archaeologist. After leaving the army, he embarked on several trips to the Amazon river between 1906 and 1925. He fostered many good relationships with the local natives and was known to be courteous and polite, and bring gifts to smooth the relationship. Every trip created more awe and fame when he returned to England. Fawcett left on his final trip in 1925, along with his son and son’s friend. Fawcett was a romantic and believed in the legend of a lost city in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil. Fawcett decided to travel light and without any local support. He believed this would make them less noticeable to the native tribesmen who were often hostile to explorers. Fawcett sent a letter to his wife in May of 1925, telling her that the trio was about to enter the unchartered territories of the Amazon. Unfortunately, no one heard from the three men again. There are many theories about what happened to the trio but no one knows for sure. Numerous excursions were embarked on to find Fawcett’s remains and many of the people in these excursions lost their lives. To this day, no one knows for sure what happened to Fawcett and the ancient city he was searching for has yet to be discovered. A high-quality machete is an indispensable tool whether you are exploring in the Amazon or bushwhacking through the Rockies. The butt of the machete comes pre-drilled so you can add a lanyard and the full tang quillion protects your fingers from sliding onto the blade. A full-grain leather sheath houses this incredible blade and a leather belt loop on the back allows you to carry the machete at your side.
