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    Pattada knife

    The artefact

    This elegant jack knife has an elongated myrtle leaf-shaped blade, typical of the well-known traditional Sardinian Pattadese knife, a spring handle and grips in light ram horn crafted so as to enhance the original grain, and is secured with nails and an engraved brass ring joint. Entirely handcrafted as a unique piece, it has ever-changing finishes and details.

    Details

    Materiali: Steel, Horn
    Tecniche di lavorazione: The crafting of the blade, Pattadese jack knife
    Dimensioni: Length 11.5 cm
    Località di produzione: Cagliari

    Artigiano: Non solo coltelli
    Settore: Knives

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