Fraraccio Coltello Fraraccio "La Zammara" Gela 19,5 cm – Corno naturale lucido - Kitchen knife - folding stiletto - La Zammara - Steel, Horn - Italy

Fraraccio "La Zammara" Gela 19.5 cm – polished natural horn – 420 INOX – 2000s

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Italian regional traditional knives → Collectible knives

Description

Elegant and rare knife "La Zammara" from Gela, made by the historic cutlery Fraraccio in the early 2000s, a faithful reinterpretation of one of the most representative models of Sicilian tradition.

Typical of the city of Gela, this pocket knife has for generations been a faithful companion of Sicilian daily life. Used by farmers, fishermen, livestock breeders and artisans for a wide range of tasks, it remains today one of the symbols of traditional knife-making on the island.

This splendid specimen features a refined handle in polished natural horn, carefully worked and polished to enhance its natural grains and shades. Each piece is unique thanks to the irreplaceable characteristics of the natural material.

The blade in 420 INOX steel guarantees robustness, reliability and corrosion resistance, maintaining the classic elegant and slender profile that characterizes the La Zammara model.

Produced by the Fraraccio family, among the most celebrated Italian knife makers, this knife represents a perfect combination of Sicilian tradition and Molisan artisanal craftsmanship.

Complete with its blue velvet sheath, it constitutes an interesting collectible item and an authentic example of Italian regional cutlery.

Technical specifications

Producer: Fraraccio
Model: La Zammara
Tradition: Gela (Sicily)
Production period: early 2000s
Total length: 19.5 cm
Blade length: 8 cm
Blade material: 420 INOX steel
Handle material: polished natural horn
Opening: manual
Italian artisanal production
Includes blue velvet sheath

Conditions

Excellent overall condition. Blade perfectly preserved with original engraving "La Zammara" clearly legible. Handle in polished natural horn in excellent condition with beautiful natural grain. Fluid operation and fully functional. Sheath present. The photographs are an integral part of the description.