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    Pattadesa knife

    The artefact

    This pattadese jack knife, with its elongated myrtle leaf-shaped steel blade, its striped Sardinian mutton horn handle and its steel guard, is decorated with a lapwing-shaped engraving. The precious knife is available is a leather case.

    Details

    Materiali: Steel, Horn
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Pattadese jack knife, The crafting of the blade, Ring joint
    Dimensioni: Total length cm 23 ; Handle length cm 13 ; Blade length cm 11
    Località di produzione: Sinnai

    Artigiano: Knife Sardinia
    Settore: Knives

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