Argentine Exotic Hardwood with Brass Accents Handled, Full Tang, 14cm or 12cmStainless Steel Gaucho Knife - CUCA122/2008 or CUC-207/834
Argentine Exotic Hardwood with Brass Accents Handled, Full Tang, 14cm or 12cmStainless Steel Gaucho Knife - CUCA122/2008 or CUC-207/834
Gaucho knife, referred to as a 'Cuchillo' knife, is hand crafted by the skilled hands of Argentine Artisans. It has a hand forged, full tang 5.5" Stainless steel Schmieden blade with a beautiful Guayacan wood handle. Guayacan wood is one of the densest hardwoods worldwide and is especially well suited for an outdoor tool such as a Gaucho knife. It has extraordinary moisture barrier properties and can withstand a lifetime of use. Handsomely accented with brass at the bolster and butt end of knife. Paired with an extra special cowhide leather sheath for blade protection. Total length of knife is 10". It not familiar with Guayacan wood, it is considered an exotic wood and is extremely durable, especially against weather, moisture, rot and abrasions.
440 stainless steel blade
14cm - 5.5” Schmieden blade
Guayacan wood & brass handle
26cm - 10.2” total lenght
To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knives click here: Making of Gaucho Knives
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Guayacona tree, wood or 'Lignum vitae wood', when translated from Spanish means 'Tree of Life' or 'Holy Wood'. Within the wood industries it is also referred to as 'Ironwood' because its density. 'Guay wood' has moisture barrier properties and is among one of the hardest of woods products around the world, it is especially well suited for handmade knife handles.
