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Donkey knife

The artefact

This artistic single-piece jack knife features a buffalo horn carved in the shape of a Sardinian donkey, with a balanced combination of a large bay leaf-shaped blade and an engraved brass joint ring. This precious artefact is entirely hand-made.

Details

Materiali: Horn, Steel, Brass
Tecniche di lavorazione: Single-piece handle, The crafting of the blade, Ring joint
Dimensioni: Total length cm 24 ; handle length cm 15 ; Blade length cm 9
Località di produzione: Cagliari

Artigiano: Non solo coltelli
Settore: Knives

More details on the Mediterranean Crafts Archive

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Crafting technique: Single-piece handle The crafting of the blade Ring joint
Tools: Blacksmith's work bench Grinding wheel Vice or clamp
Materials: Horn Steel Brass