1695 Basque knife Yatagan in horn (medium size)
75,00 €
This knife was inspired by a shape found on the lintel of a house in the village of Irissarry, in the Basque Country. Its author, Francisco de Aguerre, was a barber and cutler in 1695. Basque sheep horn handle. Engraving of the Basque cross (Lauburu) on the blade.
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Description
This knife was inspired by a shape found on the lintel of a house in the village of Irissarry, in the Basque Country. The maker, Francisco de Aguerre, was a barber and cutler in 1695.
The yatagan-shaped blade is reminiscent of Spanish penknives. Handle of Basque sheep horn. Stainless steel blade 12C27. Guillochage on the blade of 7 “S” representing the seven Basque provinces.
Engraving of the Basque cross (Lauburu) on the blade.
Dimensions: length of the closed knife: 105 mm. Length of the open knife: 190 mm.
The knife in the photo is the one you will receive.
Additional information
| Weight | 90 g |
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