Gaucho in 8670 with Copper, Leather, Ironwood and Elk Repost-Price Drop

[John Cahoon]

Hola everybody! Quite a while back this style from below the equator caught my eye so here’s another Gaucho blade up for your consideration. Hope you like it!

8670 - Dimensions - 5/32”” x 12 1/4” OAL and 7 1/4” from tip to bolster and the height is 1 1/2”. There’s even filework on the spine for a little latin flare! Hand sanded to 600 grit for a clean satin finish. Paul Bos Heat Treat to 60/61. Balances on the middle spacer and the edge was .010” before sharpening. The spine is well rounded for a comfortable thumb. The shallow swedge flares at the tip for extra strength.


The handle features a copper bolster and pommel, elk, ironwood and leather with copper/yellow and black G10 spacers. It’s finished to 1500 grit and buffed.


The premium sheath features the real Gaucho man and is a snug fit with great retention yet easy to deploy. So even if you’re not gonna go Gaucho’ing anytime soon this would still make a terrific BBQ blade and be right at home anywhere knives are used.



Asking only $270 to your US door, and of course your satisfaction is my only priority. I can accept paypal, check or MO, and the price includes fees and free shipping in the US.

Thanks so much for looking! Please feel free to comment, ask anything here or via PM.

 

[Grady slaughter]

The fit and finish on this whole shooting match is remarkable. Really. Your sort of work seems like magic to me.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Very nice John , the handle looks great , the knife looks scary .

 

[John Cahoon]

Hi Grady and Jack, thanks for that! Grady it's not magic, just time slotting and fitting all those elements, thin copper in particular gets beat up and has to be flattened all the time. It can also get super hot grinding and I don't dunk it, just wrap in towels and wait til it cools down then continue. I also take a week of soaking, compressing and then baking the leather hard at the end. Jack I assure you and everyone this is a very friendly blade, it didn't even bite me once the whole time!!

 

[fluffyblade]

This knife belongs in a museum.It is a master piece,and a bargain at that price.I hope you will keep a free place for me in your book for this september.Post is running normal now

 

[John Cahoon]

Hi F fluffyblade , hope you are doing well. I don't know about a museum but it's pretty knice. Sure thing on this autumn, were you still looking for the wharncliffe with elk antler or something else? I'm grinding now so if you want something different I can get it ready this summer.