Facón, Argentine Gaucho Knife

Delight yourself with Facón, Argentine Gaucho Knife

Facón, Argentine gaucho knife



The facón, Argentina's national knife, gained worldwide fame thanks to the gauchos. Its broad, simply shaped blade was absolutely ideal for a wide variety of tasks, whether it was killing or butchering game and livestock, repairing saddles and bridles, or cooking and eating.



Its roots date back to the 14th century, where it was widely used by virtually all classes of the population, from the peasant lower class to the landed nobility. This knife, whose blade resembles a large chef's knife, was so popular that it crossed the Atlantic with the first European settlers and gradually spread throughout North and South America.



Now cold steel® is very pleased to present our own version of this iconic knife. The broad, sturdy blade made of 1090 carbon steel, which has been kept in its classic shape, measures 30.5 cm long. Elaborate hand-notched notches (called jimping) were made on the back of the blade. The handle made of exotic Malaysian wood was hand-carved in a traditional way. The bolster and pommel are made of nickel-plated steel. Even the vagina of cold steels® facón grande knife follows the Argentine tradition. It is made of durable black leather, has a central seam and is decorated with an artistic nickel-plated steel plate.



1090 carbon steel

1090 carbon steel is an excellent choice for larger fixed blades. It sharpens easily and holds that edge, but remains tough enough to withstand the most brutal stress tests. In short: a good all-purpose carbon steel that remains very durable even with heavy use.



Details:

- Blade material: 1090 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 41.6cm

- Blade length: approx. 30.5 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 5 mm

- Handle: approx. 11.1 cm long, made of Malaysian sal wood and nickel-plated steel

- Weight: approx. 550 g

- Includes leather sheath with steel hardware.
- Cold steel® article number: 88clr1



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.

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