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    Donkey knife

    The artefact

    This artistic single-piece jack knife features a buffalo horn carved in the shape of a Sardinian donkey, with a balanced combination of a large bay leaf-shaped blade and an engraved brass joint ring. This precious artefact is entirely hand-made.

    Details

    Materiali: Horn, Steel, Brass
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Single-piece handle, The crafting of the blade, Ring joint
    Dimensioni: Total length cm 24 ; handle length cm 15 ; Blade length cm 9
    Località di produzione: Cagliari

    Artigiano: Non solo coltelli
    Settore: Knives

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    Crafting technique: Single-piece handle The crafting of the blade Ring joint
    Tools: Blacksmith's work bench Grinding wheel Vice or clamp
    Materials: Horn Steel Brass