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This document provides an overview of the different types of knives used by gauchos in South America, including the facón, daga, cuchilla, and puñal. It discusses the origins and evolution of the gauchos as a group and how their tools, including various knives, adapted over time based on availability and personal tastes. The knives had different names depending on local customs but shared improvised manufacturing using available materials rather than precise cutlery production.
- Author
- Werthold
- Language
- EN