ARGENTINE GAUCHO KNIFE, CUCHILLO WITH POLISHED BONE HANDLE & EXTRA LONG, FULL TANG PATAGONIA CARBON STEEL BLADE – PL-CUCH19

Hand crafting at its finest! Just arrived from Patagonia, Argentina! A 30cm, Full Tang, Carbon steel knife blade …. in inches this blade measures 11.8”. With the large, polished horn handle, an additional 5.5” from butt to bolster, the full length of this amazing piece is approximately 17.5”. It has an impressive, thick spine, measuring approximately 5mm! Note; Some of the Patagonia knife blades have gimping on the spine. (Gimping are the notches carved into the spine of the knife, see photo example) The polished horn handle is natural, not made to look like or simulated, it is crafted with authentic bull horn and polished to a brilliant finish. The widest portion of this horn handle measures a 4.5” in circumference tapering towards the bolster. We also offer this model knife in a size 26cm blade length, see those details at the bottom of this listing. These stunning knives are crafted one piece at a time by the skilled hands of expert knife crafters in Patagonia, Argentina. Each piece is made with perfect balance, meaning this knife can be used by either a right or left-handed person. Walnut hardwood and brass accents are used at the butt and bolster for a nice finishing touch. Hand cut Argentine cowhide leather scarab serves as both a blade cover and carrying case. Designed with a ‘pocket tab’ for carrying in a belt, boot or pocket. This is a heavy piece and absolutely made for a man’s hand! Great for BBQ’s, sectioning of a whole animal or just to show off! It’s a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece. Note: Because these blades are so large, they require special shipping across international borders, therefore any 26cm or 30cm blade is shipped without a sharpened cutting edge. If you would like your knife blade professionally ‘honed’, sharpened, please make a note on your order. We ask you allow an additional 4 days for the sharpening prior to shipping.

• 30cm – 11.8” Patagonia blade

• Polished bone handle

• 44.5cm – 17.5” total knife length

• OR
• 26cm – 10” Patagonia blade
• Polished horn & wood handle
• 41cm – 16” total knife length

To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knives click here: Making of Gaucho Knives