gaucho knives

Chris Evans · 14th July 2008, 06:20 AM

Nagawarrior and Maisey,

You two have some intersting old pieces. Any chance of giving us the brand on the blades?

Ferguson: You have a handsome modern piece. Is the hilt and sheath silver or german silver?

Cheers
Chris

kronckew · 14th July 2008, 08:52 AM

here's my modest set: all 'new'

top is a modern 'gaucho' fighting knife from mission in argentina i picked up a few years ago. 10 in. carbon steel blade & guard, full tang. scales are wood, riveted on. i wrapped and varnished the grip to fit my hand a bit better. the notch is usefull if you choke up on the grip.

middle is a smaller criollo from tandil, from last year or so. wood grip, alpaca fittings (german silver), 5.25 in. carbon Steel blade. nice 'S' at the blade/grip junction on the blade.

i like the leather sheaths with their central seam, belt flap and shirt protector fan at the top.

bottom is a more decorative one with an etched 7 in. 'inox' (stainless) blade, marked with a trumpet as a makers mark. un-hallmarked silver (plated?) grip & scabbard, turning a nice black patina i'd expect from a silver alloy.

A. G. Maisey · 14th July 2008, 12:16 PM

Yeah Chris, no problemo.

From the top---modern in leather sheath

1---no name, Brazil, about 20 years ago, by supposedly last traditional smith in the country

2---A. Panizzi y C??., Artes 122 B-Aires

3--- no blade stamp

4--- (second pic, black hilt) Verminck & Desteves, Montevideo

5--- A. Panizza y Cia, Artes 122 B-Aires

6--- S Holberg, Joucla Y Silva ????

7--- JJ CA, Tandil, Argentina

8--(vertical, LHS) J,Jnvernizzi, Buenos Aires

9--- (two vertical RHS)--Brazil, no blade marks, very old.

10--- (bottom , pierced ricasso) an ancestor:- meditteranean dirk, 17th-18th century

Chris Evans · 15th July 2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Yeah Chris, no problemo.....

Thanks for that listing. Nowadays, the most highly valued antiques have old German or French blades and was hoping that you may have one. Nonetheless, you have a fine collection. Doemench, in Dagas de Plata, gives a listing of all the prominent brands and is worth buying for this alone.

Cheers
Chris

chevalier · 15th July 2008, 02:45 AM

the first knife in AJ's post looks alot like this bosnian dagger i was barely outbid on on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230264213939

14th July 2008, 08:52 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	here's my modest set: all 'new' top is a modern 'gaucho' fighting knife from mission in argentina i picked up a few years ago. 10 in. carbon steel blade & guard, full tang. scales are wood, riveted on. i wrapped and varnished the grip to fit my hand a bit better. the notch is usefull if you choke up on the grip. middle is a smaller criollo from tandil, from last year or so. wood grip, alpaca fittings (german silver), 5.25 in. carbon Steel blade. nice 'S' at the blade/grip junction on the blade. i like the leather sheaths with their central seam, belt flap and shirt protector fan at the top. bottom is a more decorative one with an etched 7 in. 'inox' (stainless) blade, marked with a trumpet as a makers mark. un-hallmarked silver (plated?) grip & scabbard, turning a nice black patina i'd expect from a silver alloy. Last edited by kronckew; 14th July 2008 at 09:07 AM.

14th July 2008, 06:20 AM	#1
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Nagawarrior and Maisey, You two have some intersting old pieces. Any chance of giving us the brand on the blades? Ferguson: You have a handsome modern piece. Is the hilt and sheath silver or german silver? Cheers Chris

14th July 2008, 12:16 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,048	Yeah Chris, no problemo. From the top---modern in leather sheath 1---no name, Brazil, about 20 years ago, by supposedly last traditional smith in the country 2---A. Panizzi y C??., Artes 122 B-Aires 3--- no blade stamp 4--- (second pic, black hilt) Verminck & Desteves, Montevideo 5--- A. Panizza y Cia, Artes 122 B-Aires 6--- S Holberg, Joucla Y Silva ???? 7--- JJ CA, Tandil, Argentina 8--(vertical, LHS) J,Jnvernizzi, Buenos Aires 9--- (two vertical RHS)--Brazil, no blade marks, very old. 10--- (bottom , pierced ricasso) an ancestor:- meditteranean dirk, 17th-18th century

15th July 2008, 02:45 AM	#5
chevalier Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 119	the first knife in AJ's post looks alot like this bosnian dagger i was barely outbid on on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230264213939