{"product_id":"criollo-braided-rawhide-alpaca-knife-with-rawhide-sheath","title":"Criollo Braided Rawhide and Alpaca Knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: inherit; color: #111; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n      Handmade Criollo Knife\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 300;\"\u003e\n      A made-to-order Criollo knife with braided horse leather hilt, alpaca finish, stainless steel blade and rawhide sheath with leather strips.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n      This Criollo knife features a handmade hilt built with over 60 individual leather strips and a mondonguillo decorative braid in the middle.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Inspired by an autochthonous mix of indigenous and gaucho traits, the piece combines hand-cut horse leather, alpaca finishes, a stainless steel blade and a rawhide sheath with leather strips.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f1ec; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 0 0 34px; border-left: 3px solid #761031;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n      Product Details\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade Criollo knife with sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 60 individual horse leather strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mondonguillo decorative braid\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpaca finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawhide sheath with leather strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal knife length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted specifically upon order\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 18px; margin: 0 0 34px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Made to Order\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        This product is crafted specifically upon order. Should you have any questions or desire customization, Vakiano encourages you to contact the team via email.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Braided Horse Leather Hilt\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The handmade hilt is built with over 60 individual leather strips. These strips are made from horse leather, softened and delicately cut by hand.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Mondonguillo Decorative Braid\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The hilt features a mondonguillo decorative braid in the middle, adding texture and traditional character to the piece.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Indigenous and Gaucho Inspiration\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The design is inspired by an autochthonous mix of indigenous and gaucho traits, reflected in its braided leather work and handmade finish.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Alpaca Finish\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The alpaca finish of the hilt isolates the leather strips from the blade and adds a refined metal detail to the knife.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Stainless Steel Blade\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The stainless steel blade is forged to remain unaltered for decades, supported by its hardness and metallic composition.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Rawhide Sheath\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The rawhide sheath shows the handmade finish with leather strips, complementing the braided hilt and traditional character of the knife.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Handmade Character\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Due to the nature of the materials and manual work, each handmade piece is unique. The product you receive may vary from the one shown in the photo, while respecting the format, measurements and quality of the materials.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Shipping\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Shipping is calculated at checkout. Your order is carefully prepared for delivery after purchase.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e4d8c7; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n        Care\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eClean gently with a soft dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAvoid abrasive products that may damage the braided leather hilt, alpaca finish, blade or rawhide sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDo not leave exposed to prolonged humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDry fully before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStore carefully in its sheath when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n      Behind the Piece\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Learn more about \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/artisans\" style=\"color: #761031; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethe artisans behind Vakiano\u003c\/a\u003e and the materials that shape each selected piece.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #761031;\"\u003e\n      Complete the World of Argentine Craft\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Pair this handmade knife with a carving set, a leather tray or a selected mate curated by Vakiano — objects shaped by the same respect for material, ritual and time.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #6f6a64;\"\u003e\n    Selected by Vakiano for its braided horse leather hilt, mondonguillo decorative braid, alpaca finish, stainless steel blade, rawhide sheath and Criollo handmade character.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vakiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39529846145099,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/7892\/1572\/products\/Criollo_braided_rawhide_and_alpaca_knife.jpg?v=1781701744","url":"https:\/\/vakiano.com\/products\/criollo-braided-rawhide-alpaca-knife-with-rawhide-sheath","provider":"Vakiano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}