ratcheting mechanism on Spanish Navajas

Chris Evans · 28th June 2017, 09:43 AM

A.G. Maisey:

I cannot comment on your navajas without photos and some additional information.

However, I have a representative collection of traditional 19th and 20th century navajas and none of the larger ones are light, in practical terms, or passably strong at the lock. I have handled many antique navajas over the years and have yet to see one with a blade over 9" that was practical..

This subject got a very through airing on this forum about 13 years ago and if you do a search you'll finds lots of good information.

kronckew: Nice collection!

Cheers
Chris

28th June 2017, 09:43 AM	#8
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	A.G. Maisey: I cannot comment on your navajas without photos and some additional information. However, I have a representative collection of traditional 19th and 20th century navajas and none of the larger ones are light, in practical terms, or passably strong at the lock. I have handled many antique navajas over the years and have yet to see one with a blade over 9" that was practical.. This subject got a very through airing on this forum about 13 years ago and if you do a search you'll finds lots of good information. kronckew: Nice collection! Cheers Chris