Fraraccio Rarissimo Coltello Fraraccio Scarperia Testina e lama Martellata cm 20 in Corno lucido - Kitchen knife - folding pocket knife - Lo Scarperia: hammered blade and head - Steel, Horn - Italy

Rare Fraraccio Scarperia Knife – Hammered Head and Blade, 20 cm in Polished Horn – Early 2000s

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Collectors’ Knives – Italian Traditional Knives – Contemporary Handmade Production

Description

Offered at auction this extremely rare and elegant specimen of the model "Lo Scarperia", handcrafted by Michele Fraraccio in the early 2000s and inspired by the historic Scarperia knife-making tradition, a famous Tuscan village that for centuries has been one of the most important Italian centers dedicated to knife production.

The knife stands out for its refined and harmonious lines typical of Scarperia pocket knives, embellished by a magnificent polished honey horn handle, featuring elegant natural hues that make each piece unique. A feature that makes this knife particularly rare is the finish on the head and on the blade.

The blade is made of stainless steel 420, a material appreciated for its corrosion resistance, ease of maintenance, and excellent handling qualities.

Completing the lot is the original fabric case.

A knife that unites Scarperia’s tradition with the mastery of the knifemakers of Frosolone, intended for both the Italian knife-collector and the enthusiast of high-quality contemporary artisanal productions.

Characteristics
Craftsman: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Lo Scarperia – hammered blade and head
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Italy
Total length when open: 20 cm
Blade length: 8.5 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX stainless steel
Handle material: polished honey horn
Opening system: manual
Original case included

Condition

NEW.
Knife never used and carefully stored. Blade perfectly intact, smooth mechanics and materials in excellent condition. Only possible minimal signs due to storage over time. Please review the photos, which are an integral part of the description.

Italian artisan knife of refined workmanship, belonging to a production no longer very recent and particularly appreciated by connoisseurs of Scarperia tradition and Mastro knifemaking in Frosolone.