Navaja, opinion requested

Chris Evans · 3rd August 2015, 02:37 PM

Fernado,

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Sure thing Cris

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Actually i recognized this famous tower before discerning the name Sevilla <snip>

I have a stag handled beauty with a 6"blade, probably made by the famous cutler Julian Galvan, that has on it the Giralda etched and enameled. Notwithstanding that it is a display/souvenir piece it is extremely well made.

Cheers
Chris

carlos · 4th August 2015, 10:02 AM

Congratulations, I was following this navaja but unfortunately I forgot bid !! This piece is a navaja probably made in Santa Cruz de Mudela, but made like souvenir, maybe in 1960, to sell in Sevilla, a city of the south of Spain. The church engraved is The Giralda, typical from this city.
I f some day you decides to sell or change it, please tell me.
Thanks in advance
carlos

Sajen · 4th August 2015, 11:19 AM

Thank you Carlos, you have a pm!

Regards,
Detlef

Chris Evans · 4th August 2015, 01:03 PM

Fernando,

Shouldn't this thread be in the Ethnographic forum? That is where past postings on navajas ended up.

Cheers
Chris

Sajen · 4th August 2015, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

Fernando,

Shouldn't this thread be in the Ethnographic forum? That is where past postings on navajas ended up.

Cheers
Chris

Hello Chris,

I was unsure where I should post this thread.

Regards,
Detlef

fernando · 4th August 2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

Fernando,

Shouldn't this thread be in the Ethnographic forum? That is where past postings on navajas ended up.

Cheers
Chris

I f you say so, Chris

If you don't mind, Dtlef

Chris Evans · 4th August 2015, 02:08 PM

Fernando,

You are the boss here, I was merely trying to be helpful!

Here I list two of my more attractive enameled navajas. I suspect that both originated from Santa Cruz De Mudela around 1950. The unusually high level of workmanship points the finger at Julian Galvan or someone he taught. Perhaps Carlos can throw some light on them. They both have 6"carbon steel blades, liners and back spring, as well as bolsters (virola y rebajo).

The only legible inscriptions are Sevilla and E Leon (The rest was abraded out during grinding)) on the one with the Giralda and the other only bears the ubiquitous faux Toledo targetting tourists.

Cheers
Chris

Sajen · 4th August 2015, 02:37 PM

Wow, two beautiful navajas!

Chris Evans · 4th August 2015, 03:11 PM

Detlef,

Thanks for the compliment, they are indeed a level above what was being sold in the old days.

But I feel a bit silly. I had the answer to one of my questions all along in one of my books. "E Leon" was most likely the cutler from Santa Cruz whose full name was Enrique Leon Lopez, active in the 1950s. There are other navajas of similar high quality in existence, all bearing the same inscription.

Cheers
Chris
PS My source is La Navaja De Santa Cruz De Mudela

4th August 2015, 02:08 PM	#7
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Fernando, You are the boss here, I was merely trying to be helpful! Here I list two of my more attractive enameled navajas. I suspect that both originated from Santa Cruz De Mudela around 1950. The unusually high level of workmanship points the finger at Julian Galvan or someone he taught. Perhaps Carlos can throw some light on them. They both have 6"carbon steel blades, liners and back spring, as well as bolsters (virola y rebajo). The only legible inscriptions are Sevilla and E Leon (The rest was abraded out during grinding)) on the one with the Giralda and the other only bears the ubiquitous faux Toledo targetting tourists. Cheers Chris Attached Images

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4th August 2015, 10:02 AM	#2
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	Congratulations, I was following this navaja but unfortunately I forgot bid !! This piece is a navaja probably made in Santa Cruz de Mudela, but made like souvenir, maybe in 1960, to sell in Sevilla, a city of the south of Spain. The church engraved is The Giralda, typical from this city. I f some day you decides to sell or change it, please tell me. Thanks in advance carlos

4th August 2015, 11:19 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Thank you Carlos, you have a pm! Regards, Detlef

4th August 2015, 01:03 PM	#4
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Fernando, Shouldn't this thread be in the Ethnographic forum? That is where past postings on navajas ended up. Cheers Chris

4th August 2015, 02:37 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Wow, two beautiful navajas!

4th August 2015, 03:11 PM	#9
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Detlef, Thanks for the compliment, they are indeed a level above what was being sold in the old days. But I feel a bit silly. I had the answer to one of my questions all along in one of my books. "E Leon" was most likely the cutler from Santa Cruz whose full name was Enrique Leon Lopez, active in the 1950s. There are other navajas of similar high quality in existence, all bearing the same inscription. Cheers Chris PS My source is La Navaja De Santa Cruz De Mudela