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FacĂłn
A facĂłn is a dagger of goodly length, worn at the back and tucked into the belt of the gaucho in order to be quickly drawn with the right hand. Used in the South American pampas, especially in Argentina and Uruguay, they are often seen with a decorated metal hilt and sheath.
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