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Chris Evans · 27th October 2009, 02:16 AM

Hi Gonzalo,

Thank you.

This is probably the most detailed account as to how navajas are made, on the net and that I have seen, . Of course, in books I have seen as good but not better.

The traditional Albacetean navaja is a wonderful example of what can be achieved with the most basic tools and, of course, skill.

Pity that these modern renditions of the theme are so darned expensive, on par with the antiques - Perhaps this is the reaon that these masterpieces are rarely seen outside of Spain.

Cheers
Chris
PS. Sent you a PM

27th October 2009, 02:16 AM	#5
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Gonzalo, Thank you. This is probably the most detailed account as to how navajas are made, on the net and that I have seen, . Of course, in books I have seen as good but not better. The traditional Albacetean navaja is a wonderful example of what can be achieved with the most basic tools and, of course, skill. Pity that these modern renditions of the theme are so darned expensive, on par with the antiques - Perhaps this is the reaon that these masterpieces are rarely seen outside of Spain. Cheers Chris PS. Sent you a PM