A facón is a fighting and utility knife widely used in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay as the principal tool and weapon of the gaucho of the South American pampas. [1] . Often fitted with an …

An interesting sub-type was the caronero which is a very long bladed facón or dagger (single or double-edged) - almost a true sword - carried between the caronas (a leather part of the …

The national knife of Argentina, the Facon was and is the everyday companion to the Gaucho whether on the open pampas plains of Argentina or on the wide ranch. Its all-purpose design …

Dec 13, 2019 · The Facon is the national knife of Argentina where the Gauchos made it famous as its large and simply shaped blade proved ideal for everything from dispatching game and …

Tucked into the sash of every gaucho was the facón, a distinctive and deadly blade that was sometimes used to resolve these arguments. Approximately fourteen inches in length with an …

Forged from high-quality 1090 carbon steel, the Facon Knife is a testament to durability and edge retention. Inspired by 14th Century European designs and later embraced by the Gauchos of …

Nov 25, 2024 · The facon is a very beautiful knife when you see it first hand. It is a well-made knife with an eye-pleasing design. The form is long and slim and because it’s a knife and not a …

This Cold Steel Facon dagger comes with a genuine black leather scabbard, offering stylish and protective storage. The scabbard’s nickel chape and clasps add a touch of sophistication, …

The Facon is the national knife of Argentina where the Gauchos made it famous as its large and simply shaped blade proved ideal for everything from dispatching game and livestock to …

Its large and simply shaped blade proved ideal for everything, from dispatching game and livestock to repairing tack and saddles to cooking and eating the evening meal. More …