collection knives

In some areas of central and southern Italy, it was customary to give knives as engagement or wedding gifts, assigning the knife the task of sanctioning the love bond.

There was a strong identification between man and knife: the lover who gave such a gift to the woman symbolically offered himself, while the gift given to the man could be interpreted as an exhortation to virile valor.

Some specimens of this historical knife also served as protection against the evil eye, featuring the characteristic “dice eyes” on the handle, while the blades were traditionally engraved with decorative and symbolic elements.

The love knives were also indicative of the social class of the family: less wealthy couples, unable to afford very elaborate knives, sanctioned their love with simpler, less worked, and less expensive objects, but identical in values and meanings.

Type of production: artisanal
Blade production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel C70
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Deer horn with buffalo horn inserts and silver plaque
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Closed length: 100mm.
Total length: 183mm.
Weight: 54g.
Closure: without blade lock
Packaging: cardboard packaging with certificates

The brand Artigiano Scarperia was established in 2007 by two expert knife makers, Fabio Gasparrini and Alessandro Conti. Drawing inspiration from ancient art, they create refined cutlery for the kitchen and table, assortments of personal care items and office supplies, as well as various objects in horn and wood. All products are handcrafted, using traditional techniques without the use of machinery.

For this reason, any variations in material and workmanship are not considered flaws, but distinctive features of a unique product, handcrafted and of high quality.

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with abalone inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slipjoint
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended Use: collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: stainless steel 420
Production Country: Spain
Handle: brass with wooden insert
Blade length: 11.5mm.
Blade Thickness: 2mm.
Overall length: 255mm.
Closed Length: 134mm.
Closing system: -
Weight: 76g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Spanish traditional stiletto late 80s

Halcon Spain - Spanish Traditional Stiletto bladeless block - 8,5cm - vintage knife
Intended Use: collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: stainless steel 420
Production Country: Spain
Handle: brass with wooden insert
Blade length: 8.5mm.
Blade Thickness: 2mm.
Overall length: 185mm.
Closed Length: 100mm.
Closing system: -
Weight: 30g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Spanish traditional stiletto late 80s

Halcon Spain - Spanish Traditional Stiletto 8.5 cm blade - knife

Intended Use: collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: stainless steel 420
Production Country: Spain
Handle: brass with wooden insert
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade Thickness: 2mm.
Overall length: 195mm.
Closed Length: 105mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 54g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Spanish traditional stiletto late 80s

Destinazione d'uso: CollezioneTipo di produzione: industrialeLama: in acciaio inox AUS-8Trattamento Lama: -Produzione Lama: JapanManicatura: Madreperla BiancaLunghezza lama: 61mm.Spessore della lama: 2mm.Lunghezza chiuso: 84mm.Lunghezza totale: 145mm.Bilanciatura: -Peso: 56g.Chiusura: Back LockClip: -Fodero: NylonNote: modello Vintage ormai fuori produzione