gaucho knives

[A. G. Maisey]

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]

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]

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