Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

The artisanal Mozzetta by Piscitelli represents the perfect blend of Italian tradition and everyday functionality, an accessory with authentic charm designed for those who appreciate objects crafted with care and character. Entirely produced in Frosolone (IS), the historic center of Molise cutlery, this Mozzetta preserves the essential style of traditional Italian knives, reinterpreted through natural materials and high-quality artisanal craftsmanship.

The elegant olive wood handle makes each piece unique in hue and grain, while the compact and harmonious design enhances its practicality and portability. The satin-finished stainless steel blade, with its clean and traditional profile, offers reliability for daily use and gives the knife a understated yet distinctive aesthetic, ideal for both enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Compact and lightweight, the Piscitelli pocket knife is a small symbol of Italian artisanal culture: a simple, authentic, and timeless knife, capable of accompanying every moment of the day with style, from outdoor life to the most informal social gatherings.

Intended use: Collectible / Sports use

Production type: Handcrafted
Country of origin: Italy (Frosolone, IS)
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Olive wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Closed length: 108 mm.
Total length: 194 mm.
Weight: 49 g.
Closure: No locking mechanism / free-floating blade
Packaging: Cardboard box with manufacturer’s logos and information sheet
Notes: Each horn handle is unique in grain and color; as it is handcrafted, there may be aesthetic variations

Intended use: Collection, light everyday use

Production type: Handmade
Country of production: Italy (Frosolone / Piscitelli workshop)
Blade: 420HC stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: Natural bovine horn
Blade length: 14.5 cm
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm
Closed length: 17.5 cm
Total length: 32 cm
Closed thickness: 2 cm
Weight: 145 g
Locking system: Ring mechanism with traditional “scrocchio” sound during opening
Packaging: Cardboard gift box with information note
Notes: Each knife features unique colors, shades, and finishes due to the natural horn used – handcrafted sharpening

The Gobbo Abruzzese knife by Piscitelli embodies the perfect fusion between Italian rural tradition and master craftsmanship — a unique piece designed for those who appreciate identity and quality. Entirely handmade in Italy, in the artisan workshop of Frosolone (IS), this model stands out for its elegant handle made of genuine bovine horn and the distinctive “hump” shape typical of the handle, recalling Abruzzo’s historic pastoral heritage.

The polished steel blade, with its slender and clean profile, ensures a reliable tool both for pocket use and as a collector’s item. Ideal for those who love to carry a compact yet characterful knife, this Piscitelli model enhances every moment — from a walk in the countryside to an informal dinner — adding style, authenticity, and functionality.

Intended use: Collection / Sporting use
Production type: Handmade
Country of origin: Italy (Frosolone, IS)
Blade: High-quality stainless steel
Blade finish: Polished (“mirror finish”)
Handle: Genuine bovine horn
Blade length: approx. 10 cm
Blade thickness: not specified
Closed length: 125 mm
Total length: 223 mm (22 cm)
Weight: 75 g
Locking system: Traditional spring (slip joint)
Packaging: Gift box with information leaflet
Notes: Each horn handle is unique in grain and color; being handmade, aesthetic variations may occur. Ideal as a collector’s piece or a gift for lovers of traditional cutlery.

Nontron Traditional Pocket Knife - Chaperon Model
This traditional pocket knife from Nontron is one of our best-sellers, a true symbol of the craftsmanship of COUTELLERIE NONTRONNAISE. The Chaperon model helped make Nontron's iconic French traditional knife famous. It features a turned brass ferrule, a hoof handle made of burnt boxwood, and a polished finish, giving this knife an elegant and refined appearance.

Nontron is a small commune located in the Dordogne department in southwestern France that has a long tradition in the production of handcrafted knives. Its history related to knife making goes back centuries, and even today the town is famous for its high-quality handcrafted knives. The Nontron knife is a true icon of French tradition, prized for both its aesthetics and functionality.

Intended Use: Sporting/Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Nontron, France
Blade: Stainless steel 
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Boxwood and brass
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Length closed: 88mm.
Total length: 160mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: without locking systems

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel with 40 / 60HRC selective hardening
Blade treatment: -
Handle: stingray leather
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Thick when closed: 25mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 188g.
Closure: liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel with 40 / 60HRC selective hardening
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Water Buffalo Horn
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 137mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Thick when closed: 23mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 146 g.
Closure: folding with friction
Clip: -
Sheath: Cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

Citadel - Nordic

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original but functional line, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The knife is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and finished in every single detail.

Blade: DNH7 "Bruit de forge" selective hardening 40/60 HRC steel with file-worked spine
handle: In wood with brass guard
Blade length: 70 mm.
Handle length: 115 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Total length: 195 mm.
Sheath: Handmade brown leather
Weight: 154 g.

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The blades are carbon-hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: carbon DNH7, hand forged, with hardened clay tempered at 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (breed skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 170mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 210g. without saya

Note: Since these are handmade items and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the knife you ordered may not be identical to the one shown in the images.

Intended use: collection / sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Water Buffalo Horn
Blade length: about 76mm.
Blade thickness: about 3mm.
Closed length: about 103mm.
Total length: about 180mm.
Thick when closed: about 15mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: about 120g.
Closure: without blade lock
Clip: -
Sheath: cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: stingray leather
Blade length: about 50mm.
Blade thickness: approx 4mm.
Closed Length: about 82mm.
Total length: about 145m.
Thick when closed: about 15mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 78g.
Lock: Liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: sheath
package:
Notes: -

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original line, but functional, well that is coupled alletradizionali manufacturing techniques and materials used.
The blades are in fact hardened coal until Adavere a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after having been hand-hammered, back and sides are covered with clay and the wire refreshed to 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, flexibility and penetration. The knife is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and finished in every detail.

Blade: Stainless DNH7
manicatura: wood
Blade length: 130 mm.
Handle Length: 70 mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 270 mm.
Sheath: Leather brown handmade
Weight: 106 g.

Note: Being craft knives, and finishes for slightly differing from each other, the knife itself may not be identical to that represented in the images.

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original line, but functional, well that is coupled alletradizionali manufacturing techniques and materials used.
The blades are in fact hardened coal until Adavere a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after having been hand-hammered, back and sides are covered with clay and the wire refreshed to 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, flexibility and penetration. Each knife is then polished and sharp hand-polished and finished in every detail.

Blade: Stainless DNH7
manicatura: Micarta
Blade length: 60 mm.
Handle Length: 70 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 164 mm.
Sheath: Leather brown handmade with horizontal mounting of the knife
Weight: 122 g.

Note: Being craft knives, and finishes for slightly differing from each other, the knife itself may not be identical to that represented in the images.

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: wood plane
Blade length: about 80mm.
Blade thickness: approx 4mm.
Closed Length: about 120mm.
Total length: about 210mm.
Thick when closed: about 20mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 166g.
Lock: Liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: wood
Blade length: about 65mm.
Blade thickness: about 2mm.
Closed Length: about 154mm.
Total length: about 185mm.
Thick when closed: about 13mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 68g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: wood
Blade length: about 65mm.
Blade thickness: about 2mm.
Closed Length: about 154mm.
Total length: about 185mm.
Thick when closed: about 13mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 68g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

These craftsmanships are distinguished by their classical lineage and their functional quality, which blends well with traditional production techniques and materials used. The blades are hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC, after which they have been hammered by hand, the back and sides are clad with clay and the thread is retreaded to 60 HRC for excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility . The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Blade: high-carbon DNH7 steel with selective clay 40 / 60HRC clay and high degree of mirror polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total Length: 23.3cm.
Blade length: 11.8cm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Balance: on guard
Length Grip: 8.5cm.
Weight: 136g.
Saya: black lacquered wood with buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: Black cotton on the same (white skin) white
Sageo: absent
Fuchi and Kashira: in buffalo horn
Menuki: bronze
Habakia: Copper
Notes: Sold with silk sheath and cordura carrying case.

Piscitelli - Hunt horn hammered blade - CCC03/2 - handmade knife KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

• Type: Previously Purchased
• Condition: like new
• Available in commerce: NO the craftsman stopped producing knives a few years ago
• Sharpening: Original
• Marks on blade: NO
• Marks on handle: NO
• Packaging: YES
• Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Typical knife for the hunter. It is a robust and concrete knife. The tip is slightly lowered to work in cavities, and the blade has a deep curve for skinning.

Features:

• steel: AISI 420
• hardness: 54/56 HRC
• total length: 18cm
• blade length: 7.5cm
• blade thickness: 2mm
• weight: 68gr
• fittings: horn
• notes: handcrafted
• accompanied by a warranty certificate

Piscitelli has been making knives in Frosolone for three generations, a small town in the Molise hinterland known for its knife-making. The Art, Style and Tradition allow us to give importance and originality to our creations handed down from generation to generation.

Giovanni Piscitelli, born in Frosolone (IS). The passion for collection and hunting knives I inherited from my father (master craftsman) from whom I also inherited the most sophisticated techniques. My knives are unique pieces, strictly handcrafted.

When producing a knife, there are many elements that make a difference. In addition to a difference in value in the choice of materials, it is the labor required to perform certain operations, closely connected to the construction complexity that makes the knife more valuable. The reasons that justify the differences can also lie in the processing of the blade, or of the handle (elements that it is good to remember are modeled and finished exclusively by hand).

Intended use: collectible/sporting

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Cambodia
Blade: DNH7 carbon steel selective hardening 40/60HRC
Blade Finish: mirror polished
Handle: water buffalo horn
Blade length: about 80mm.
Blade thickness: about 3mm.
Length closed: about 113m.
Total length: about 190mm.
Thickness when closed: about 17mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 58g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: leather pouch
Packaging: -
Notes: each knife is handmade and differs minimally in size, weights and aesthetics

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel hand-forged with clay-selective hardening with 60 / 40HRC tempering
Habaki: in bronze
Tsuka: Magnolia wood and water buffalo horn, removable
Saya: Magnolia wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 175mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 278mm. (295mm. With scabbard)
Weight: 224g. without scabbard (306g. with scabbard)

Note: Since these are handmade knives and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the product you ordered may not be identical to the one represented in the images but may have minor color differences.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: carbon DNH7, hand forged, with hardened clay tempered at 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (ray skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 122mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 222mm.
Weight: 110g. without saya

Note: Since these are handmade items and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the knife you ordered may not be identical to the one shown in the images.

These artisanal products stand out for their classic line and their functional quality, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility . The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Blade: in DHN7 steel with high carbon content with selective clay / 40 / 60HRC tempering and high degree of polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total length: 38.5cm.
Blade length: 23.3cm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm. / 3mm.
Balancing: Advanced 2.5cm from Tsuba
Handle Length: 9.5cm.
Tanto weight: 372g.
Weight with Saya: 488g.
Saya: black lacquered wood, drowned gold leaves and buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: beige cotton on the same white (breed leather)
Sageo: absent
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: in burnished and finely engraved metal
Menuki, seppa, shitodome: bronze
Habaki: copper
Notes: The Tanto is sold with a silk sheath and carrying case cordura.

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: hardening line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called bloodsucker * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: cotton, silk or leather braid wrapping the handle * Tsuba: guard * Drones: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which is tied the Sageo * Sori: curvature of the blade