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Old 24th October 2006, 03:30 PM   #7
Chris Evans
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Hi Lee,

Spot on.

A very small correction. Cuchillo is in the masculine gender and is used to describe narrow bladed knives, whereas cuchilla, in the feminine gender, is used for broader blades.

If a cuchillo has a sharp or dull false edge then it may be called a puņal (poniard)

Cheers
Chris
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