Fraraccio Coltello Fraraccio "Sfilato Caccia" 17 cm – Estrattori Calibro 12 e 16 - Kitchen knife - Stiletto - Hunting - ABS - Italy

Fraraccio "Sfilato Caccia" Small – 12 and 16 Gauge Cartridge Extractors – Black ABS – 420 INOX

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Collector knives – Italian traditional knives – Artisan cutlery from Frosolone

Description

This elegant and rare Fraraccio Sfilato Caccia in a compact version is offered at auction. It was handmade in the early 2000s by Michele Fraraccio, belonging to one of the most prestigious families of Frosolone’s knife-making tradition.

The Sfilato Caccia is one of the most representative models of Molisan and Italian traditional cutlery. It originated as a practical pocket knife for hunters and lovers of outdoor life and has over time become a symbol of rural culture in Central-Southern Italy.

This specimen preserves all the typical characteristics of the traditional model: elegant brass guard, slender blade, and above all the classic cartridge extractors for calibers 12 and 16, a distinctive feature of true Italian hunting knives.

The handle is made of glossy black ABS, a material widely used in Fraraccio productions from the early 2000s for its durability and longevity. The blade is made of 420 INOX steel, resistant to corrosion and ideal for practical use as well as for collection.

Although conceived as a hunting knife, the Sfilato Caccia has for generations also been an indispensable companion for moments of outdoor conviviality, used during countryside meals, hikes, rural celebrations, and gatherings with friends. This dual hunting and social spirit has made it popular with several generations of enthusiasts.

An elegant, authentic knife strongly linked to Italian tradition.

Features
Craftsman: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Sfilato Caccia
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Frosolone (Molise), Italy
Total open length: 17 cm
Blade length: 7 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX steel
Handle material: glossy black ABS
Brass guard
12 gauge cartridge extractor
16 gauge cartridge extractor
Traditional end ring
Manual opening
Historical notes

The Sfilato Caccia represents one of the most authentic expressions of Frosolone cutlery, a center renowned since the Middle Ages for blade production. Traditionally used during hunting activities, it often accompanied moments of conviviality typical of rural Italian life. The presence of cartridge extractors for calibers 12 and 16 testifies to its hunting origin, while its elegant lines and compact dimensions have made it a desirable pocket knife for everyday use.

Condition

NEW.

Knife never used and carefully stored. The blade is perfectly intact, mechanics efficient, handle in excellent condition, and original markings clearly legible. Only any minimal signs due to long-term storage may be present. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

An interesting specimen from Fraraccio’s early 2000s production, particularly sought after by enthusiasts of Italian traditional cutlery and by collectors of Frosolone’s historic productions.