Argentinian Gaucho Knife - Hand-Crafted with a Stag Horn Handle, Stainless Steel, Full Tang Blade - CUCA985/1471
Argentinian Gaucho Knife - Hand-Crafted with a Stag Horn Handle, Stainless Steel, Full Tang Blade - CUCA985/1471
An especially handsome deer antler, 14cm fixed blade knife, 100% authentic, hand-crafted and feels great in man or ladies’ hand! Crafted to have perfect balance therefore it can be used by either right or left-handed individuals. 14cm full tang blade forged of 440 stainless steel with a convex cutting edge. Total knife measures 26cm or 10.2” with a medium size horn handle. Handsomely finished with solid brass spacers and solid butt end.
440 Stainless steel
14cm - 5.5” Schmieden blade
Stag horn & brass handle
26cm - 10.2” total knife length
To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knives click here: Making of Gaucho Knives - Read more about Schmeiden blades
Each antlered handle has its own pattern and distinguished look. Some are dyed or they may be left in their natural state. Antler is an excellent material for knife handles, it is durable with its rugged and attractive uniqueness. The majority of antlers used for knife making in Argentina are typically ‘sheds’, from the Southern mountainous region. For example, antlered reindeer.
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Note: Materials used for stag horn knife handles are typically ‘antler sheds’ found in the wild. Each antlered handle has its own pattern and distinguished look. Stag antlers make an excellent material for knife handles, it is durable with its rugged and attractive uniqueness. Most of the stag horn used for knife making in Argentina is typically from the Southern mountainous region. For example, antlered reindeer