The term 'Machete Cousin' refers to two tools used for cutting and chopping. The first is a CUTLASS, which is a short, curved sword with a single-edged blade that was used by sailors in the 16th and 17th centuries. The second is an AXE, which is a tool consisting of a heavy metal head mounted on a handle, used for chopping wood or other materials. Both tools are cousins of the machete, a long, broad-bladed knife used for cutting vegetation.