Regional Spanish knives.
Regional Spanish knives.
The most recognizable traditional Spanish navaja would have to be those from La Mancha, a region that includes Albacete and Toledo. Instantly recognizable, with distinct curves and unique palanquilla lock. I wanted to share some different Spanish knives, from outside Castile.
Most Tarramundi style knives are friction folders, like this one. Generally, they have very long bolsters and box wood handles that widen toward the end. The wood in this example is painted with a traditional pattern, but they are often decoratively burned or carved. There are many small scale manufacturers producing these, and a wide variety of blade profiles, ranging from sheepsfoot to an opinel-like yatagan shape.
The Pallares is in a style the manufacturer calls "Comun" with a leaf shaped blade and inward angled handle. Most of these have simple translucent plastic handles, but this example is oak. The blade is carbon steel, and the slip joint has a nice halfstop and isn't too stiff.Most Tarramundi style knives are friction folders, like this one. Generally, they have very long bolsters and box wood handles that widen toward the end. The wood in this example is painted with a traditional pattern, but they are often decoratively burned or carved. There are many small scale manufacturers producing these, and a wide variety of blade profiles, ranging from sheepsfoot to an opinel-like yatagan shape.
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Thanks for posting those;that is the first time I have heard those names.The bottom one's handle is reminiscent of the Vendetta Corse knives.
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Those are both KOOL!!!
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I can't tell you much about these knives fellas, other than they were all made-in and ordered from Spain!
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I like all of them!
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I agree
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Thanks Sam and John!
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Jokers are wild.
The first one is a plastic handled 3 1/2" Carbon steel blade with a leaf shape similar to Pallares. A little smaller than I prefer but a fine pocket knife with nothing to complain about. Obviously easily pinchable and sharp as can be. It already has a nice patina starting thanks to a chicken parmigiana sandwich.
I figured if that was good, bigger would be better so i ordered a bubinga that measures about 3.9" closed. Again a fine example of the Spanish cutlery industry. It is marked Inox 420. The wood is ever so slightly rough so i may try and smooth it out some. I plan on rubbing it down with lemon oil which will richen the color and give it a little protection.
And last but not least is a model called the Koala at 3.75" with a hollow grind and an olive wood handle. It has jimping on the blade spine and an interesting pattern on the backspring.
Overall 3 pleasant, inexpensive excellent pocket knives
The first one is a plastic handled 3 1/2" Carbon steel blade with a leaf shape similar to Pallares. A little smaller than I prefer but a fine pocket knife with nothing to complain about. Obviously easily pinchable and sharp as can be. It already has a nice patina starting thanks to a chicken parmigiana sandwich.
I figured if that was good, bigger would be better so i ordered a bubinga that measures about 3.9" closed. Again a fine example of the Spanish cutlery industry. It is marked Inox 420. The wood is ever so slightly rough so i may try and smooth it out some. I plan on rubbing it down with lemon oil which will richen the color and give it a little protection.
And last but not least is a model called the Koala at 3.75" with a hollow grind and an olive wood handle. It has jimping on the blade spine and an interesting pattern on the backspring.
Overall 3 pleasant, inexpensive excellent pocket knives
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I recently received these 2 Navajas made in Spain via ebay! 8 3/4" lockback and 8 1/4" slip-joint respectively, both with SS dagger blades all brass frames and wood inlays! Not expensive either!