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 "Permesso dalla Legge" – Traditional Mozzetta of the Kingdom of Naples – White ABS – 420 INOX

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Collectible knives – Italian traditional knives – Contemporary craftsmanship

Description

Up for auction is this splendid exemplar of the famous model "Permesso dalla Legge", handcrafted by Michele Fraraccio in the early 2000s and inspired by the historic Neapolitan Mozzetta tradition, one of the most characteristic knives of southern Italy.

The Mozzetta originated in the territory of the old Kingdom of Naples following regulations that restricted the use of particularly offensive pointed blades in pocket knives. From this historical evolution came the typical blade with a truncated tip and a distinctive profile, which still today makes this model immediately recognizable.

The engraving "Permesso dalla Legge" directly recalls this popular tradition, which over time has become a true historical designation for this kind of knife.

This exemplar features an elegant white glossy ABS handle, embellished with a brass head and terminal ring, elements that confer the knife a refined and distinctive look. The blade is made of 420 INOX stainless steel, a material valued for good corrosion resistance, reliability and ease of maintenance.

The clean lines and the particular blade shape make the Mozzetta one of the most sought-after traditional Italian knives by regional knife collectors.

Characteristics
Artisan: Michele Fraraccio
Model: Permesso dalla Legge (Mozzetta)
Production: early 2000s
Origin: Frosolone, Italy
Total open length: 18 cm
Blade length: 7.5 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX stainless steel
Handle material: white glossy ABS
Head: brass
Traditional end ring
Manual opening
Historical notes

The Mozzetta is one of the knives most representative of the Mezzogiorno Italia tradition. Its distinctive blade without a point stems from the need to respect the regulations of the Bourbon era that limited 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 knifemaking of the Kingdom of Naples.

Condition
NEW.
Knife never used and carefully stored. The blade intact and perfectly preserved, efficient mechanics, handle in excellent condition. Possible minimal signs due solely to storage over time. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Interesting exemplar from Fraraccio’s early 2000s production, particularly valued by collectors of traditional Italian knives and by connoisseurs of the historic knifemaking of the Kingdom of Naples.