White and black horn Basque shepherd’s knife
108,33 €
Shape inspired by traditional Basque shepherd’s knives dating from the Middle Ages. The “sage leaf” blade is one of the oldest shapes in the Pyrenees. Handle in Basque ewe’s horn engraved with the Basque cross (Lauburu) by old-style hot-iron branding.
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Description
Shape inspired by traditional Basque shepherd’s knives dating from the Middle Ages. The “sage leaf” blade is one of the oldest shapes in the Pyrenees.
The system, dating from the 12th century, is known as the “two-nail” system, with a pin to allow the blade to pivot and a stop to stop it in the open position.
Unhardened XC75 carbon steel blade. Handle in Basque ewe’s horn engraved with the Basque cross (Lauburu) by old-style hot-iron branding.
Guillochage on top of blade. Dimensions: closed knife length: 115 mm. Length open knife: 195 mm.
The knife pictured is the one you will receive!
Additional information
| Weight | 65 g |
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