"Tiento" Hand Braided Rawhide Gaucho Knife Handle with Alpaca Silver Accents - CUCA-200/3764
"Tiento" Hand Braided Rawhide Gaucho Knife Handle with Alpaca Silver Accents - CUCA-200/3764
“Tientos” or Rawhide leather braiding, one of the lost art forms found only in a few remaining places in the world, such as Argentina. A braided handle with a decorative pattern has at least 20 strands, sometimes more, of rawhide leather strips that are hand braided together to cover the cuchillo (knife), handle.
440 stainless steel blade
14cm - 5.5” Schmieden blade
Tiento rawhide braided & alpaca handle
26cm - 10.2” total knife length
This beautiful art form has been passed down through out generations for decades. The Argentines, as well as the Gauchos, have been using these age-old techniques for centuries and with their remarkable skills, beautiful patterns are born! This special piece has a full tang, stainless steel, convex edge knife blade and is 14cm (5.5”) in length. The entire piece measures approximately 26cm or 10,2” in length, with a handsomely braided handle, accented in Alpaca silver at its butt and bolster. Finished with a rawhide leather scarab, sheath blade cover. Scarab has tabs on their rear side for carrying in a boot, pocket or belt. Your choice of fleur de lyse or lizard handle pattern. Add a presentation case, it makes for a very impressive gift! Listed separately Click here.
To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knife click here
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