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Fraraccio "Mezza Luna" – Rare traditional southern Italian farmer's knife – polished antique horn – 17 cm – 420 INOX stainless steel – Early 2000s

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Description

Fascinating and uncommon "Mezza Luna" Fraraccio, made in the early 2000s by the historic Frosolone cutlery, an authentic expression of the rural tradition of Southern Italy.

This particular model immediately stands out for its curved sickle-like blade, a configuration designed to offer a secure grip and excellent practicality during everyday use. It is a knife deeply tied to the agricultural and farming world, used for generations in the countryside of Southern Italy.

The handle is made of high-quality polished antique horn

The blade is constructed from 420 INOX steel, a material valued for robustness, reliability, and corrosion resistance. The distinctive curved shape makes this knife instantly recognizable and testifies to its original use as a working tool in agricultural and rural activities.

For generations similar models accompanied farmers, breeders, and artisans in daily activities, becoming indispensable tools of country life. At the same time, like many traditional Italian knives, it was often present in moments of sociability, during work breaks, village fairs, and gatherings among friends, where it was used to share bread, cheeses, salumi, and local specialties.

Today the Mezza Luna Fraraccio is considered a particularly interesting model and not easy to obtain on the market, especially in such high-preservation condition. A knife that combines rarity, history, and tradition in a single piece.

Features

Manufacturer: Fraraccio
Model: Mezza Luna
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Frosolone (Molise, Italy)
Blade: 420 INOX steel
Handle: polished antique horn
Traditional Half Moon shape
Manual opening

Dimensions

Total length when open: 17 cm
Blade length: 7 cm

Condition

Excellent preservation. Blade perfectly preserved and well aligned, efficient mechanism, bright metallic finishes. Normal and very light signs due to storage compatible with the age of the item. The photographs are an integral part of the description.