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
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Crafting technique:
The crafting of the blade Pattadese jack knife
Tools:
Blacksmith's work bench