Gaucho Knife!

Chris Evans · 19th February 2017, 03:01 AM

Hombre,

Your's is a Creole knife, known locally as a `puñal' on account of its small false edge, and it is the most common type in use since the demise of the legendary large `facon' of the 19th cntry and earlier.

`Puñal' is a misnomer that equates with `poniard', a primarily stabbing weapon and a typology that this blade shape does not fit, being that of a working knife intended for cutting tasks. As to why the locals decided upon this name for these knives is not known.

The brand is that of `La Movediza' a factory that started cutlery production during WWII and finally closed its doors in 1963. However blades with this brand keep turning up and there is much conjecture in Argentinean circles as to whether these are unsold originals or later fakes trying to cash in on this iconic brand.

Because of material shortages during the war, the knives were made from recycled steel taken from scrap and their quality is said to be highly variable.

You may find these two threads of interest:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=movediza

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=movediza

Cheers
Chris

Hombre · 19th February 2017, 01:44 PM

Thank you so very much all of you. I really appreciate it!
Should love to get Abel A Domenechs book: Dagas de Plata but it seems very, very hard to get.

Best,
Stefan

Chris Evans · 21st February 2017, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hombre

Thank you so very much all of you. I really appreciate it!
Should love to get Abel A Domenechs book: Dagas de Plata but it seems very, very hard to get.

Best,
Stefan

Stefan,

Abel speaks English fluently, so try writing to him at this address: dagasdeplata@yahoo.com

Good luck and,

Cheers
Chris

Hombre · 21st February 2017, 08:14 AM

Thank you so very much, Chris!
Unfortunately, Abel is out of stock of that book and I have to continue searching....

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

Chris Evans · 21st February 2017, 08:25 AM

Stefan,

You could try shopping for a 2nd hand copy. Sent you a PM.

Cheers
Chris

21st February 2017, 08:25 AM	#5
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Stefan, You could try shopping for a 2nd hand copy. Sent you a PM. Cheers Chris Last edited by Chris Evans; 21st February 2017 at 12:05 PM.

19th February 2017, 03:01 AM	#1
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hombre, Your's is a Creole knife, known locally as a `puñal' on account of its small false edge, and it is the most common type in use since the demise of the legendary large `facon' of the 19th cntry and earlier. `Puñal' is a misnomer that equates with `poniard', a primarily stabbing weapon and a typology that this blade shape does not fit, being that of a working knife intended for cutting tasks. As to why the locals decided upon this name for these knives is not known. The brand is that of `La Movediza' a factory that started cutlery production during WWII and finally closed its doors in 1963. However blades with this brand keep turning up and there is much conjecture in Argentinean circles as to whether these are unsold originals or later fakes trying to cash in on this iconic brand. Because of material shortages during the war, the knives were made from recycled steel taken from scrap and their quality is said to be highly variable. You may find these two threads of interest: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=movediza http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=movediza Cheers Chris

19th February 2017, 01:44 PM	#2
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you so very much all of you. I really appreciate it! Should love to get Abel A Domenechs book: Dagas de Plata but it seems very, very hard to get. Best, Stefan

21st February 2017, 08:14 AM	#4
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you so very much, Chris! Unfortunately, Abel is out of stock of that book and I have to continue searching.... Best, Stefan Sweden