Russian Boar Hunted in Argentina by Alfredo from Georgia USA with the help of the Dogo dogs, Juan and his soon Ique.
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Nice indeed, well done, Alfredo

That looks like fun!

Very nice!

looks great, What type of knife is that?

The knife is made by a local hunter a double edged daga ,but to be honest i prefer the hog hunter by becker camillus ,this daga is only a killing knife and you canot performed another tasks with it.CONGRATULATIONS TO ALFREDO AND MY SON OF 9 YEARS THEY WALKED ALL THE DAY IN THE BUSH VERY HOT AND WITH A BIT OF DANGER BECAUSE THE YARARAS.JUAN

I have one much like that I bought in Spain. Can
you explain daga? I talked to a few Spanish hunter who said he used 2 knives, one to kill and one for other chores.
Thanks Juan
Gene

Daga is Spanish for a short sword which usually joined the main one, the swordsman being able to fight using both hands. It had two edges and a very sharp point´, sometimes being used to finish a fallen armored warrior. Then it was called "daga de misericordia", that is the mercy dagger.

Yes this knife is based in a roman sword as the excellent applegate smatchet.This boar injured the lanhuel in the face and in a leg he fougth with great bravery as sus scrofa always figth thats why is one of my favorite game animals.juan

On the matter of 2 knives ,i prefer to use only one knife because i want to be as ligth as possible ,you have to run ,jump,and walk a lot so thats my preference.In spanish monterias ,the batidores ,take a big knife but usually thare are a lot of hunters there ,and you dont need to work the hog in the field .I saw an aitor rodrigo de yarto knife designed only to kill boars and it was formidable but with only a purpose.juan

Thanks to you both. Mine looks like a short sword. Made By Muela and the model is called Podenquero. Seems a good factory knife but have yet to really test it.
Gene

I know this is a bit of a thread hijack, but I find this discussion of knives/short swords very interesting. Are there any photos that can be posted?

I USED SEVERAL MUELAS THEY ARE VERY GOOD KNIVES .JUAN

Gene: Podenquero means that which is a companion to the "podenco". A podenco is a kind of dog in Spain.

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Originally posted by invader66:

That's a nice looking knife!

Thanks, I have 15 or so Spanish Knives I have
picked up on trips there. About 60 knives in all. About time to go see Juan.

you only need to mail me and we can make a safari only using knives ill promise you will get a lot of adrenaline and at least a gold medal sci boar.juan

Invader66

Nice blade Muela Right?
Perfect for boar hunting. Make it a priority to hunt wild boar with Juan in Argentina it is the best. Extreem hunting at its finest.

When you kill with your hands there is a reverence.

Cheers,

André

Jeff
Yes, Muela and my wife and I talked about going
last night. Lots going on right now but it is on the list as I hear only great things about it.

I love that knife!