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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

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

To get to know the territory, the techniques and the tools, visit the relevant section.

Crafting technique: The crafting of the blade Single-piece handle Ring joint
Tools: Blacksmith's work bench
Materials: Steel Horn