KNIFE SPECIAL PRICE! – HANDMADE POLISHED BONE WITH ARGENTINIAN EXOTIC HARDWOOD HANDLED GAUCHO KNIFE – FULL TANG, 14CM PAMPEANA STAINLESS STEEL BLADE – CUCA-012/1302

Our one-of-a-kind Artisan hand crafted Cuchillo knife, meaning Gaucho in Spanish, is crafted with a Pampeana, 14cm full tang, 440 stainless steel blade, has a convex cutting edge honed to its tip. It’s spine measures approximately 4mm. A slim, smooth designed handle, crafted with the hardwoods from Argentina polished animal bone, accented with brass spacers and butt end. The total length is 26cm (10.2″) with a 14cm (5.5”) blade. Beautifully finished with hand cut and hand stitched blonde leather. Crafted by the skilled hands of the Argentine knife makers, who to this day still use ‘the old-world techniques and hand forging methods which have been practiced by many generations. (Actually, since the Spanish Conquerors introduced many   these handsome pieces in the mid 1500’s to the Argentines. Each knife is balanced to perfection, therefor this knife can be used by either a right- or left-handed user. The exotic hardwoods used are known for their moisture barrier properties and are favored crafting woods used by many of the Argentine knife-makers! Osage Orange wood, Guya wood, walnut wood, rosewood or redwood, to name a few of the regional woods used. Osage Orange and Lignum Vitae and Lignum Vitae woods are lighter in color, where-as rosewood and walnut wood are deeper & darker in their color presentation. Special sale price @ $110.00, Marked down from $135.00.

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• 440 stainless steel blade

• 14cm – 5.5” Pampeana blade

• Bone & exotic hardwood handle

• 26cm – 10.2” total knife length

Note: Bone used for knife handles is taken from naturally deceased animals. Bone handles are usually given a surface texture for better grip and added beauty.

Each bone handle has its own pattern and distinguished look. Some bone is dyed in a variety of colors, or they may be left in their natural state. Bone is an excellent material for knife handles, it is durable with its rugged and attractive uniqueness. The majority of bone used for knife making in Argentina is typically from the Southern mountainous region. For example, antlered reindeer.

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