Hand Crafted Hardwood Gaucho Knife with Alpaca Silver - CUCA625/1738
Hand Crafted Hardwood Gaucho Knife with Alpaca Silver - CUCA625/1738
Gaucho knife, referred to as a 'Cuchillo' knife, or BBQ knife, hand crafted by the skilled hands of Argentine Artisans! A hand forged 14cm (5.5") 'full tang' 440 stainless steel blade with a beautiful Guayacan wood handle with a total length of 26cm - 10.2” Handsomely accented with alpaca silver 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 & alpaca handle
26cm - 10.2” total knife lenght
To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knives click here: Making of Gaucho Knives
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Lignum Vitae (Argentine) is an exotic wood, found in the tropical regions of South America. It is a very hard, dense, and heavy wood, with a fine texture. Also known as ‘Lignum Vitae’, it is an excellent wood for crafting! Its wood is considered among the strongest and finest in the world, with excellent moisture barrier properties.
