Knife Picasso (Square model) Fixed Blade Alpaca Silver Gaucho Knife – Limited Edition traditional Argentina

Knife dagger Picasso (Cuadro model) Fixed Blade Alpaca Silver Gaucho Knife Limited Edition traditional ArgentinaAn 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.Overall length of piece is 11x (in nonmetric 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.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 highquality 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 knifeCuadros ModelWeight and measurements:length of piece is 11 x, 14cmWeight: 300 gramsCare instructionsHand wash with warm water and a mild detergent rinse and dry immediately.Do not place in the dishwasher.Avoid cleaners that contain bleach or citrus extracts.