Yatagan Basque 1695 juniper knife
100,00 €
This knife was inspired by a shape found on the lintel of a house in the Basque village of Irissarry. Its maker, Francisco de Aguerre, was a barber-cutter in 1695. The yatagan-shaped blade echoes that of Spanish navajas (traditional folding knives). Juniper handle.
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Description
This knife was inspired by a shape found on the lintel of a house in the Basque village of Irissarry. Its maker, Francisco de Aguerre, was a barber-cutler in 1695. The yatagan-shaped blade echoes that of Spanish navajas (traditional folding knives). Juniper wood handle. 12C27 stainless steel blade. Guillochage on the blade representing 7 “S” for the seven Basque provinces. Engraving of the Basque cross (Lauburu) on the front bolster. Spring engraved with a small Basque cross and the date 1695. Dimensions: length closed knife: 125 mm. length open knife: 220 mm. Knife length open: 220 mm. The knife pictured is the one you will receive!
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| Weight | 90 g |
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