Bichua translates roughly to a dagger that has a sword-like guard for the hand. Circa 19th Century design frequently associated with a curved blade. This specimen has a guard covering the hand with a straight steel blade riveted into the guard handle. Blade length 8 inches. Overall length 13 inches.
Bichua translates roughly to a dagger that has a sword-like guard for the hand. Circa 19th Century design frequently associated with a curved blade. This specimen has a guard covering the hand with a straight steel blade riveted into the guard handle. Blade length 8 inches. Overall length 13 inches.