Fraraccio Coltello Fraraccio "Sfilato Caccia" 19 cm – Estrattori Calibro 12 e 16 - Kitchen knife - Stiletto - Hunting - ABS - Italy

Fraraccio "Sfilato Caccia" 19 cm – 12 and 16 gauge cartridge extractors – Black ABS – 420 INOX

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Collectible knives – Italian traditional knives – Artisan knife shop of Frosolone

Description

Up for auction is this elegant and rare Fraraccio Sfilato Caccia in a compact version, handcrafted in the early 2000s by Michele Fraraccio, belonging to one of the most prestigious families of the Frosolone knife 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 outdoor enthusiasts, and over time has become a symbol of rural culture in central-southern Italy.

This specimen retains all the typical characteristics of the traditional model: elegant brass guard, slender blade, and above all the classic cartridge extractors for 12 and 16 gauge, 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 robustness and durability. The blade is made of 420 INOX steel, resistant to corrosion and ideal for practical use as well as collection.

Although conceived as a hunting knife, the Sfilato Caccia has for generations been an inseparable companion of outdoor convivial moments, used during countryside lunches, hikes, rural festivities, and gatherings with friends. This dual hunting and convivial character has cemented its success among several generations of enthusiasts.

An elegant, authentic knife strongly tied to Italian tradition.

Features
Artisan: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Sfilato Caccia
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Frosolone (Molise), Italy
Total length open: 19 cm
Blade length: 8 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX steel
Handle material: glossy black ABS
Brass guard
12 gauge cartridge extractor
16 gauge cartridge extractor
Traditional terminal 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 also accompanied moments of conviviality typical of the Italian rural world. The presence of 12 and 16 gauge cartridge extractors testifies to its hunting origin, while its elegant lines and compact dimensions have made it a sought-after pocket knife for everyday use.

Condition

AS NEW.

Knife never used and stored with care. The blade is perfectly intact, mechanism efficient, handle in excellent condition, and original marks clearly legible. Only minor signs due to long-term storage may be present. Photographs are an integral part of the description.

Interesting specimen of Fraraccio’s early 2000s production, particularly sought after by enthusiasts of Italian traditional knifemaking and collectors of the historic Frosolone productions.