A "gaucho" knife for your perusal

Lee · 6th August 2008, 04:07 PM

Those who have had the privilege of examining Dagas de Plata know that it is very comprehensive in its coverage of all aspects of these knives and includes numerous photographs of the great diversity of forms and decoration. However, even with such a resource before me, this particular knife remained unusual in its features, so I am so very pleased to learn Mr. Domenech's impressions about this artifact and greatly appreciate his taking the time to prepare these comments.

Upon re-examination I continue to be unable to identify any hallmarks. I also identify no definite evidence that there was once more of a batiente on the end or the sides of the end of the scabbard, so if one was cut down or removed, this work was done very neatly.

6th August 2008, 04:07 PM	#11
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	Those who have had the privilege of examining Dagas de Plata know that it is very comprehensive in its coverage of all aspects of these knives and includes numerous photographs of the great diversity of forms and decoration. However, even with such a resource before me, this particular knife remained unusual in its features, so I am so very pleased to learn Mr. Domenech's impressions about this artifact and greatly appreciate his taking the time to prepare these comments. Upon re-examination I continue to be unable to identify any hallmarks. I also identify no definite evidence that there was once more of a batiente on the end or the sides of the end of the scabbard, so if one was cut down or removed, this work was done very neatly. Attached Images