Interesting Spanish Canary Islands Punal

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Chris Evans

Hi Gene,

This is a video (in Spanish) on how `naifes' are made. I think that you have an unfinished knife.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB8w1...layer_embedded

Cheers
Chris

Hi Chris,

Thats a great video! Very interesting, I am still a little baffled why these spacers were left proud of the handle level, but I have to admit that it does seem to be 'unfinished'
So much for my added grip theory! Oh well.
On the 'upside' though, if I trim them and polish the handle the knife will not only be 'finished' but the detail of the inlays will be 'revealed' in their full glory!

I've also been oding some research on these. I believe this size (blade length 15cm-18cm) is called a 'Faldriquera Knife'

I am suprised these arent more sought after, I think they are lovely, and if I thought mine was rather nice, there are some truly astonishing examples to be seen if you search the net.

Best Wishes
Gene