Is this authentic 19th century Gaucho knife.

Chris Evans · 22nd February 2023, 01:42 PM

Hi folks,

For those who are interested in these knives, I highly recommend Domenech's
Dagas De Plata, a magnificent work of 393 pages and in my opinion, by far the best work on the subject..

Despite that it is written in Spanish, the many excellent photographs and illustrations render the identification of knives from the Pampean regions relatively easy. See: https://www.libreriahernandez.com/l/...968/9870502881

Cheers
Chris

Ian · 23rd February 2023, 10:19 AM

Lee,

Thanks for referencing the earlier thread discussing your own cuchillo. The comments there of Abel Domenech were again full and detailed. These knives are fascinating, and such an integral part of the cultures in that large area of South America.

22nd February 2023, 01:42 PM	#1
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi folks, For those who are interested in these knives, I highly recommend Domenech's Dagas De Plata, a magnificent work of 393 pages and in my opinion, by far the best work on the subject.. Despite that it is written in Spanish, the many excellent photographs and illustrations render the identification of knives from the Pampean regions relatively easy. See: https://www.libreriahernandez.com/l/...968/9870502881 Cheers Chris

23rd February 2023, 10:19 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Lee, Thanks for referencing the earlier thread discussing your own cuchillo. The comments there of Abel Domenech were again full and detailed. These knives are fascinating, and such an integral part of the cultures in that large area of South America.