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Knife (Galloneado model) Fixed Blade Alpaca Silver Gaucho Knife - Limited Edition traditional Argentina
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About Knife (Galloneado Model) Fixed Blade Alpaca Silver
Knife dagger Fixed Blade Alpaca Silver Gaucho Knife - Limited Edition traditional Argentina An outstanding addition to any knife collection! Our Cuchillo Gaucho Knife has been crafted by the skilled hands of Artesanals in Tandil, Argentina, world renowned as the best in hand crafted Argentinian knives. A hand forged, 14cm Dagger 440 stainless steel, convex knife blade. Over-all length of piece is 11 inch, 14cm blade measures approximately 6 inch (in non-metric terms) Alpaca silver is also called German silver and sometimes .800. It is not and should not be confused with sterling silver. Alpaca silver is difficult to distinguish from sterling silver. It's appearance is like that of sterling silver however alpaca silver is harder than sterling, does not scratch as easily as sterling can and best of all, it rarely tarnishes. The verijero knife is today considered a collector's item by barbecue fans in Argentina. This traditional knife can be made with ordinary steel, a wooden handle and a leather sheath, or with high-quality alloys, animal antlers, and precious materials such as silver and gold, along with sophisticated metalwork. There are artisans who specialize specifically in the making of these fine knives, which went from being a rural tool to an object of worship for lovers of Argentine tradition. The verijero is a type of short facón, being the most popular used by the gauchos. The photo of the gaucho is illustrative, it is a similar knife Galloneado Model Weight and measurements: length of piece is 11 inch, 28 cms blade measures approximately 6 inch, 14cm Weight: 300 grams Care instructions Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
