basque knife

Olive wood handle with 10 nails Stainless steel bolster Swedish 12C27 stainless steel blade The particularity of this knife is to have many nails on the handle. This was used to cut tobacco leaves in the Bergerac region. As soon as the planters cut the stem, the sap formed a viscous gelatin which stuck the knife. The nailing of the handle (more prominent at the time) allowed the worker a good grip of the tool and thus avoided accidents. Size closed: 10 cm Size open: 18 cm Delivered in a black magnetic box with guarantee and certificate of 'origin.