Gaucho knife for ID please: Argentine 'La Movediza'

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Ron Anderson

Hi Atlantia

I have this exact knife. At least I think so. It just stamped Industria Argentia, no Movediza. When I researched online I found similar knives online that were described as 1930s.

Hi Ron,

I've noticed doing a bit of research, that there seem to be many similar knives with 'alpacca' mounts. Even identical movediza ones. I wonder if they are later, made with cheaper 'white copper' instead of Silver?

Best
Gene

[Chris Evans]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Ron,

I wonder if they are later, made with cheaper 'white copper' instead of Silver?

Absolutely. The introduction of Alpaca (nickel silver/German silver) rendered these ornate mounts affordable to the masses.

Cheers
Chris