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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.

With a blade just over 3mm thick and a titanium handle that is 11mm thick overall, this turns out to be one of our most pocket-friendly EDC knives, opening up a whole new market segment for us: the business class. These are customers who want to carry a Medford in their dress pants, lingerie, holster or purse, but when opened have the same familiarity as the sturdier Medfords. These are true EDC knives, highly portable and reliable!

Intended Use: Sporting / EDC

Type of production: Mid-Tech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S45VN steel
Blade finish: Tumbled & Satin
Handle: Anodized titanium with flamed hardware
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 106g.
Locking system: frame lock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos, plastic box with Medford logos, stickers and morale patch
Notes: "Loyalty" discounts are not active on this item.