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    Pattadese knife with mutton horn handle

    The artefact

    This pattadese jack knife is reinforced with an inner core and features a straight stainless steel blade; it is traditionally used in pastoral and contexts, its handle being made of a mutton horn and a chamfered nickel silver ring.

    Details

    Materiali: Steel, Horn, Brass
    Tecniche di lavorazione: Pattadese jack knife, The crafting of the blade, Ring joint, Punching
    Dimensioni: Blade cm 10 to cm 15
    Località di produzione: Pattada

    Artigiano: Stefano Bellu
    Settore: Knives

    More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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    Crafting technique: Pattadese jack knife The crafting of the blade Ring joint Punching
    Tools: Grinding wheel Vice or clamp Torch Blacksmith's work bench Forging tools Finishing tools
    Materials: Steel Horn Brass