Handmade in Argentina Stag Horn & Alpaca Silver Gaucho Cuchillo Knife - CACU014/1894
Handmade in Argentina Stag Horn & Alpaca Silver Gaucho Cuchillo Knife - CACU014/1894
A handsome, 100% natural horn handle, handsomely accented with alpaca silver at its bolster and butt end. A traditional Argentinean Pampa design, depicting the mountains of the vast Pampa plains of Argentina. Handle measures approximately 3" to 3.5" in circumference with 440 stainless steel “Pampeana” blade. Hand crafted with an exact edge and perfectly balanced for either a right or left handed users. Blade measures 14cm (5.5"), with an overall knife length of 26cm - 10.2". 100% genuine Argentine leather blade sheath with boot / pocket tab holder. Made by hand in Tandil, Argentina, a providence south east of ‘the capital’ (Buenos Aires). Tandil is world renowned for their skilled knife crafters! Add a hardwood presentation box to your knife purchase! Click here.
440 Stainless steel
14cm - 5.5” Pampeana blade
Stag horn & alpaca handle
26cm - 10,2” total knife lenght
Our product lines are 100% genuinely authentic. We do not use synthetic, faux / fake or look alike components. We guarantee each of our unique items to be as it is described and 100% hand crafted from Argentina
Each bone handle has its own pattern and distinguished look. Some bone is dyed in a variety of colors or they may be left in their natural state. Bone is an excellent material for knife handles, it is durable with its rugged and attractive uniqueness. The majority of bone used for knife making in Argentina is typically from the Southern mountainous region. For example, antlered reindeer.
To learn more and watch a video about the making of Gaucho knives click here: Making of Gaucho Knives
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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
