Gaucho Knife Cuchillo with Chiseled Hardwood & Brass Handle - CACU-478/2082
Gaucho Knife Cuchillo with Chiseled Hardwood & Brass Handle - CACU-478/2082
Expertly hand crafted by Artesanal knife craffters in Tandil, Argentina, world renowned for its handmade fixed blade Gaucho knives. A stunning piece of working art! This beautiful knife is crafted with a piece of 'one of a kind' Guayacan hardwood and handsomely accented with your choice of decorative brass tone bands or alpaca silver on the handle, butt & bolster. Guayacan 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. 'Guayacan wood' has moisture barrier properties and is among one of the hardest of woods products around the world, it is especially well suited for knife making. The knife blade is a full tang "Schmieden", stainless steel blade, hand forged and perfectly balance for a right or left hand user. Blade length measures 5.5" (14cm) and tapers to its blade tip. The spine measures approximately 4mm at bolster, handle length measures 6". The total lenght of the knife is 26cm or 10.2” Genuine Argentine cowhide leather sheath for blade protection and carrying in pant waistband, pocket or boot.
440 stainless steel blade
14cm - 5.5” Schmieden blade
Guayacan wood & alpaca handle
26cm - 10.2” total knife lenght
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