German
Bavarian Knifes
An accessory from hunting to snack time as a fashion highlight
When the traditional costume was still normal everyday clothing, a knife was an indispensable part of the equipment. Back then, men used it for hunting. Of course, they could also define their status with it. The size and the material from which the knife was made said something about the wealth and importance of the owner. That has changed in the meantime and the possibilities for using a traditional knife have also changed. As before, however, it completes the male costume as an accessory. Especially when wearing leather pants. The knives are either worn directly on the lederhosen or alternatively on a belt.
Outside the Alpine region, the traditional knife is simply called a "hunting knife". In order to be able to kill the game with a single stab, the blade must be between ten and six inches long and hit the animal at a very specific point above the cervical spine. The hunting knife becomes a traditional knife when its handle is made of deer horn. Significantly rarer, but still quite common, are handles made from a deer paw. Both the blade and the handle of a real traditional knife offer plenty of room for decoration. The blades are engraved and elaborate carvings can be incorporated into the handles. And not only that. Sometimes a knife also hides a secret. So one of our knives offers a hidden metal container in the tip. There the typical Bavarian can store his snuff very discreetly.
The traditional knife completes a man's traditional outfit and especially the appearance in lederhosen. The practical utility proves itself on hikes. Then you can not only cut a few nice branches with it, but also distribute the cheese and sausage fairly at the snack.
If the knife is not in use, it should definitely be in a protective cover. Since it is worn directly on the body, accidents and injuries can be avoided. The protective cover is traditionally made of leather and ends in a metal cap and is included with our knives. The upper edge is also surrounded by a metal edge in real traditional knives.