{"product_id":"asador-set-olive-wood-handle-copy","title":"CAZADOR Gaucho Knife – Al Filo - 30cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Gaucho Knife – Al Filo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historic Uruguayan Gaucho knife. Handmade in Uruguay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Al Filo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not simply a modern interpretation of a Gaucho knife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR is one of the historic names associated with Uruguay’s traditional Gaucho and cuchillo criollo culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a history that predates the establishment of its current manufacturer, Cuchillos del Uruguay, in 1938.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical examples of traditional Uruguayan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecuchillos criollos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e survive carrying the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Al Filo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR A La Punta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e names — evidence of the brand's longstanding connection with Uruguay's rural knife tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1938, CAZADOR knives have been manufactured by Cuchillos del Uruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where generations of the Lorenzi family have continued this tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the real thing: a traditional Gaucho working knife from Uruguay, made by a company that has been producing these knives for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CAZADOR Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of CAZADOR reaches further back than Cuchillos del Uruguay itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical records and surviving antique knives connect the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name with Uruguay's early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecuchillo criollo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tradition. Records from Montevideo also document \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmería del Cazador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, operated by Juan M. Mailhos, as far back as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the historic CAZADOR name continues through two traditional ranges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Al Filo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR A La Punta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are historic names associated with traditional Uruguayan knives rather than newly created product ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile CAZADOR's history is older, its modern manufacturing story became connected with the Lorenzi family in the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Cuchillos del Uruguay Since 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Italian immigrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosé Lorenzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e established his blacksmithing and knife-making workshop in Uruguay, creating what would become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuchillos del Uruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's own history describes the tradition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003egaucho oriental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as being closely linked with the development and manufacture of its knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following decades, new generations of the Lorenzi family entered the business. José was followed by his son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiguel Lorenzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and today the third generation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabriel Lorenzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, continues the family's manufacturing tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuchillos del Uruguay identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with Franz Wenk and SOL, among its principal and best-recognised traditional brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR name itself has a considerably older history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, CAZADOR knives have been manufactured by Cuchillos del Uruguay since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Traditional Gaucho Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Gaucho, a knife was never simply a kitchen utensil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was an essential everyday working tool — carried in the countryside and used around livestock, food and fire. Over generations, the knife became inseparable from the image and traditions of the Gaucho throughout Uruguay and the wider Río de la Plata region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Al Filo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues that tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts carbon steel blade is designed as a genuine working blade that can be sharpened repeatedly and maintained over many years. Around the braai or open fire, its traditional design is equally at home preparing, slicing and carving meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAZADOR Al Filo Gaucho Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoning steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional leather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Uruguay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel — Made to Be Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional carbon steel has been used in working knives for generations for good reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can take an exceptionally sharp edge, is relatively straightforward to sharpen and, when properly cared for, can provide decades of service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike stainless steel, carbon steel also changes with use. Over time the blade will naturally develop a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving each knife its own individual appearance and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt requires more care than stainless steel — but that care is part of owning and maintaining a traditional working knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Edge \u0026amp; Sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CAZADOR is supplied with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional factory edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife arrives sharpened for general use, but this should not be confused with a final precision sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend giving the knife a proper sharpening before or soon after its first use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to experience the full cutting potential of the carbon steel blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce properly sharpened, use the supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoning steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e regularly to maintain and realign the edge between sharpenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember: a honing steel maintains the edge. It does not replace sharpening once the blade becomes dull.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon steel can rust when exposed to moisture and should be cared for accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash the blade by hand after use and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry it immediately and thoroughly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Never leave the knife soaking in water and never place it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gradual development of a darker or uneven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural patina is normal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is part of the character of carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor longer-term storage, particularly in humid environments, apply a very light coating of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efood-safe oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways ensure the knife is completely clean and dry before placing it in the leather sheath. For extended storage, keeping the knife outside the sheath can help prevent moisture from becoming trapped against the carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece of Uruguayan History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of the CAZADOR is not that someone has designed a new knife to look traditional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is traditional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CAZADOR name has roots stretching back into Uruguay's historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecuchillo criollo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e culture. Since 1938, its manufacture has continued through Cuchillos del Uruguay and generations of the Lorenzi family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who appreciates Gaucho culture, asado and traditional fire cooking, the CAZADOR represents something increasingly difficult to find: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea working tool with a genuine history behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric CAZADOR Gaucho heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Cuchillos del Uruguay since 1938.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Uruguay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dreemFIRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600535847164,"sku":null,"price":5699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0000\/6652\/files\/IMG_6957.jpg?v=1790602673","url":"https:\/\/dreemfire.co.za\/products\/asador-set-olive-wood-handle-copy","provider":"dreemFIRE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}