Large olive wood Basque knife

This folding knife dating from 1722 is engraved on the lintel of a house in Cambo-Les-Bains. Its shape echoes that of the traditional Basque discoid stele.

Flat notch” system. Handle in Saint jean de Luz olive wood. 12C27 stainless steel blade. Guillochage on blade with 7 “S” representing the 7 Basque provinces.

Engraving of the Basque cross (Lauburu) on the left-hand stele.

Dimensions: knife length closed: 115 mm. Length open knife: 205 mm.

Due to handcrafting and the use of natural materials, appearance varies from handle to handle. Images shown are not contractual.