Gaucho Knife Facon from Argentina

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This is an authentic unused Argentinian gaucho knife, or facon, purchased in Argentina. These are traditionally worn on the belt of the Argentinian cowboy. The carbon steel blade is 6.25" long. The overall length of the knife is 10.5 inches. In it's sheath the entire length is 11.75". The knife and sheath weigh 9.4 ounces. T is a belt clip on the sheath which reads Achaly Alpaca. The knife handle and sheath are beautifully ornate, hand worked alpaca silver which doesn't tarnish as quickly as fine silver. The blade is hand forged from carbon steel, is very thick and has never been sharpened. Deeply etched on the blade are the words "Atahualpa Tandil Argentia", reflecting w the knife was made. This knife has never been used and the blade has never been sharpened. PAYMENT POLICY- We accept PAYPAL, you may use your Visa or Mastercard through BIDPAY, or we accept Postal Money orders (postal money orders only. All other money orders will be returned). If you intend to pay with a Postal Money order, you must still use eBay's checkout system within 3 days of auction's end, to let us know that payment is on its way. If this has not been done and payment has not been received in 7 days, item will be relisted.SHIPPING - We package carefully and ship by Priority Mail within 24 hours receipt of payment, every day except Sundays and holidays. read more