Fraraccio Coltello Fraraccio Il Caccamo Siciliano 16,5 cm Tutto Ottone - Sicilia - Kitchen knife - folding knife - The Sicilian Caccamo - Steel, Brass - Italy

Fraraccio Il Caccamo Siciliano 16.5 cm All Brass and 420 INOX Steel – Sicily – Early 2000s

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Collectible knives – Italian regional knives – Sicilian tradition

Description
Up for auction is a magnificent "Il Caccamo," crafted by Michele Fraraccio in the early 2000s, an elegant interpretation of one of the most fascinating models of Sicilian knife-making tradition.

The model takes its name from the historic town of Caccamo, in the Palermo area, a place rich in history and popular traditions. For generations, this type of knife accompanied locals in daily activities, becoming an authentic symbol of Sicilian rural and artisanal culture.

The presented exemplar is distinguished by its refined all-brass construction, featuring polished bolsters that give the knife a timeless elegance. The reflective surfaces and clean lines recall the most sought-after traditional Sicilian knives among collectors.

The blade is made of satin-finished 420 INOX steel, a material valued for its corrosion resistance, reliability, and easy maintenance.

Slender, harmonious, and perfectly proportioned, this knife represents an excellent example of Fraraccio’s early-2000s production, a period particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of Italian artisanal knifemaking.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Il Caccamo
Historical origin of the model: Caccamo (Sicily)
Production period: early 2000s
Blade: satin-finished 420 INOX steel
Handle: polished brass
Mechanism: folding knife
Production: Italian artisanal

Dimensions

Overall length when open: 17.5 cm
Blade length: 7 cm

Condition
Knife in excellent preservation. Blade well maintained with original satin finish. Solid and correctly functioning structure. Polished brass in excellent condition, with minimal signs compatible with conservation. Never used, carefully stored over the years.

Collectible interest
Il Caccamo represents one of the most elegant expressions of the Sicilian knife-making tradition. The entirely brass construction, combined with its generous dimensions and Fraraccio’s build quality, make it a particularly interesting piece for collectors of Italian regional knives and Sud Italian artisanal craftsmanship.

Splendid traditional Sicilian knife, elegant and functional, made by Michele Fraraccio in the early 2000s and perfectly preserved. A genuine piece of Italian craftsmanship that captures the history and tradition of the town of Caccamo.