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Chris Evans · 17th September 2016, 02:01 AM

Miguel,

You have a small Creole knife, (Cuchillo Criollo) made by the late “La Movediza” factory in Tandil (Prv Buenos Aires) Argentina. The sheath and handle are made from German silver (Alpaca), a cheap substitute for real silver.

Cutlery was imported into Argentina up to WWII, but during the hostilities they were forced to make their own and La Movediza, named after a locally famous rock, was such an enterprise, but which lamentably ceased production in 1963. As such, these blades acquired desirability as collectables, though the famous European brands imported earlier, remain the most sought after.

Cheers
Chris

PS For the rock, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedra_Movediza

17th September 2016, 02:01 AM	#3
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Miguel, You have a small Creole knife, (Cuchillo Criollo) made by the late “La Movediza” factory in Tandil (Prv Buenos Aires) Argentina. The sheath and handle are made from German silver (Alpaca), a cheap substitute for real silver. Cutlery was imported into Argentina up to WWII, but during the hostilities they were forced to make their own and La Movediza, named after a locally famous rock, was such an enterprise, but which lamentably ceased production in 1963. As such, these blades acquired desirability as collectables, though the famous European brands imported earlier, remain the most sought after. Cheers Chris PS For the rock, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedra_Movediza