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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.

We always prioritize reliability and ease of use.

Its light weight and deep carry clip means you'll always have the Z200 by your side. If you prefer a controlled two-handed opening the Z200 is made for you. We milled a groove into the Sleipner steel blade that allows for easy and discreet opening.

Intended Use: EDC / Sporty

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Czech Republic
Blade: Sleipner steel 58HRC
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Weight: 102g.
Closing System: LinerLock
Clip: deep pocket, removable and reversible, flush mounted, stainless steel with Black DLC finish
Package: Cardboard box with ANV logos
Notes: At the base of the blade groove there is a small fluorescent dot that, accumulating light or ultraviolet, in the dark releases a low luminescence useful to identify the knife.