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    The miner’s knife

    The artefact

    Recognisable and typical, the blunt-end blade knife, used in the local tradition by miners, is reproduced in sophisticated shapes with single-piece satin-finished buffalo horn handle and an engraved brass ring joint. Entirely handcrafted with ever-changing details, it can be customised in materials and decorative finishes.

    Details

    Materiali: Steel, Horn
    Tecniche di lavorazione: The crafting of the blade, Single-piece handle, Ring joint
    Dimensioni: Length 18.5 cm; Width 3.5 cm; Thickness 1.2 cm

    Artigiano: Fratelli Piccioni
    Settore: Knives

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