Longer than 3 inch blade traditional folders.

draggat said:
I'm always one for inclusion!

Although the carraca, or ratchet mechanism was and is a feature on some Spanish folding knives, it's not the norm. In fact it can be a bit difficult finding them and it seems to be mainly found on one pattern, the Sevillana, which is what most people think of when they see the word Navaja. Interestingly enough, in Spain all folding knives are referred to as navaja's.

You can see the 5 teeth on the tang of this knife
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It isn't exactly small, but not quite the size of the old fighting navaja'sView attachment 2006946

I'm not sure exactly what the lock type itself is called, but instead of the ring, most Spanish traditional knives have what's called a palanquilla or 'spring lifter'. It is just a flap of metal that you push up to disengage the lock. I believe this is the oldest folding knife lock design and is still pervasive on modern Spanish folding knives.

This Spanish pattern is called a machete, it just has one locking tooth on the otherwise smooth tangView attachment 2006951

A 3.5" blade is my preference and my knife accumulation definitely reflects that! 😃

Nontron is similar to an Opinel, with the ring lock, but has been around for much longerView attachment 2006944

Another French knife, a modern version of the Yssigeaux patternView attachment 2006945

A Spanish friction folder alongside the Buck 110View attachment 2006949

A Sardinian skinnerView attachment 2006952

My current favorites are Italian traditionals from Scarperia. These are crafted from a single piece of horn, a spring and a few nails, making them exceptionally lightView attachment 2006947
Here you can see the horn has not been cut at the butt endView attachment 2006950
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I knew there was someone would figure out what I was refering to.
Great info & superb pics.
Thanks for sharing.
A nontron has been on my wish list for awhile.
 
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I'mSoSharp said:
No I don't want to derail the thread either, just Google "Cuchillo Plegable" (Folding Knife) to see it's a term widely used (as well as Navaja).
Pronounced - cuchilyo pleg-a-blay
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Don't really want to drag this out, but I do feel it's important that terminology be correct, as much as possible..... Not saying that you are wrong, but I did look this up on Google, and here is something I found....

This question and answer was originally in Spanish, but I translated it to post here:

"What are cuchillos plegables called?

In some Latin American countries, the navaja is also called a folding knife. However, in Spain this denomination is reserved for the case that the blade protrudes from the handle when it is closed."

Sure enough, when I googled Cuchillo plegable Espana, this type of knife what comes up:

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Interesting style of of folding knife for sure!
 
draggat said:
Sure enough, when I googled Cuchillo plegable Espana, this type of knife what comes up:
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Yeah, just ignore all the rest............

And just "Cuchillo plegable"?
Sort of like "Army knife" or "British army knife", you'll get different knives / results.
 
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