Florentine regional knife with horn handle handcrafted Made in Italy.
This line of
regional knives are part of the ancient tradition and are handcrafted by master cutlers who are experts in the sector who respect traditional techniques, thus managing to bring back to life the uses and customs of a place. These types of knives are typical of different capitals and areas of the Italian peninsula and, thanks to the love for tradition, they bring back to life the culture and habits of the past, thus managing to tell a piece of history.
This knife represents a
faithful reproduction of the "
Fiorentino " knife, a type of pocket
knife with
a simple spring closing system that has been produced since the second half of the 19th century, still appreciated today for its aesthetic values and cutting requirements as it is from an
elegant ,
light and
functional design , undoubtedly among the most refined of the production of that period. The blade made of
MA5M steel is defined "French style" and belongs to the
flat type while the back gives the knife the scimitar shape. The handle has a full tip and is available in
buffalo or ox horn enriched and decorated on the
nickel silver band (an alloy of zinc, copper and nickel).
Handcrafted in Italy , this type of knife brings to mind moments of
history and
culture of the past thanks to the attention to detail and the passion of expert cutler masters who make each piece following and respecting traditional techniques.
Measurements :
- blade length : 8.5 cm
- total length : 20 cm
Finishes available :
NB : the finishes in the photos are indicative. Each ox horn handle is unique and features different color shades.