GUMA TÅGA CRANKCHETE (2026 EDITION)

The Guma Tåga CRANKCHETE is a heavy-duty machete built for real outdoor use, but it’s also a cultural collectible that represents one of the most iconic places in the Marianas: Guma Tåga (House of Tåga) on Tinian, CNMI — known as the largest standing latte house site in the Marianas.

Latte stones weren’t decorations. They were the foundation of a Chamorro home — the haligi (pillars) and tåsa (capstones) that lifted houses up with purpose, strength, and engineering that’s unique to our islands. At Guma Tåga, the scale is legendary — massive pillars that stood around 15 feet tall. Even today, seeing that site hits different. It’s a reminder that our people built big, built smart, and built with pride.

That’s why I chose Guma Tåga for this edition — because every time you pick up this CRANKCHETE, you’re holding more than steel. You’re holding a story. You’re carrying the past into the present.

Built to Work. Made to Represent.

Whether you’re working the land, adventuring in the wild, or displaying it as a collector’s piece, this machete connects you to our roots with every swing.

Heavy-Duty Build

• Length: 15 1/2" (Blade: 9 1/4" | Handle: 6 1/4")
• Weight: Under 2 pounds — ideal heft for powerful cutting without sacrificing control

Crafted from Manganese High-Carbon Stainless Steel

• Durability & Edge Retention: Tough, impact-resistant steel that work-hardens with use
• Sharpness That Lasts: Resilient to chipping and dulling, even for hard tasks like chopping wood or butchering

Specs

• Full tang, heavy-duty machete
• 19th Century Guma Tåga (House of Tåga) deep etched artwork
• Ebony wood heavy-duty handle
• Jungle-tough durability and balance
• Functional outdoor tool and cultural collectible
• Limited production run — once gone, dassit pancit

Use Cases

Built for real work: clearing brush, chopping, campsite tasks, farm use, processing game, and everyday outdoor utility — while still clean enough to display as a collector’s piece.

Carry the past into the present.
Swing with pride. Work with purpose.
Own a piece of Marianas history.