Fraraccio Coltello Fraraccio "Permesso dalla Legge" 18 cm – Mozzetta Tradizionale del Regno di Napoli - Kitchen knife - Utility knife - Mozzetta Permitted by Law - ABS - Italy

Fraraccio "Permission by Law" – Traditional Mozzetta of the Kingdom of Naples – ABS White – 420 INOX

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Collectors’ knives – Italian traditional knives – Contemporary craftsmanship

Description

Up for auction is this splendid specimen of the celebrated model "Permission by Law," handcrafted by Michele Fraraccio in the early 2000s and inspired by the historic Neapolitan Mozzetta tradition, one of the most distinctive knives of southern Italy.

The Mozzetta originated in the territory of the ancient Kingdom of Naples following regulations that limited the use of particularly offensive points on pocket knives. From this historical evolution came the typical blade with a truncated tip and a distinctive profile, which today still makes this model instantly recognizable.

The engraving "Permission by Law" evokes exactly this popular tradition, which over time has become a true historical designation for this type of knife.

This specimen features an elegant glossy white ABS handle, enhanced by a brass end cap and ring, elements that confer a refined and distinctive look to the knife. The blade is made of 420 INOX steel, a material valued for good corrosion resistance, reliability, and easy maintenance.

The clean lines and the distinctive blade shape make the Mozzetta one of the most sought-after traditional Italian knives among regional knife enthusiasts.

Specifications
Maker: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Permission by Law (Mozzetta)
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Frosolone, Italy
Total length when opened: 18 cm
Blade length: 7.5 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX steel
Handle material: glossy white ABS
End cap: brass
Traditional ring
Manual opening
Historical notes

The Mozzetta is one of the most representative knives of the Mezzogiorno Italy tradition. Its blade with no tip arose from the need to comply with Bourbon-era regulations that restricted the spread of pointed knives. Since then the model has remained deeply rooted in the popular culture of southern Italy, becoming one of the symbols of traditional knife-making of the Kingdom of Naples.

Condition

NEW.
Knife never used and carefully preserved. Blade intact and well preserved, efficient mechanics, handle in excellent condition. Possible minimal signs due solely to long-term storage. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

An interesting example from Fraraccio’s early-2000s production, particularly valued by collectors of traditional Italian knives and by connoisseurs of the historical cutlery of the Kingdom of Naples.