Fraraccio Fraraccio Sfilato “Siciliano” – Coltello Tradizionale – 19 cm - Kitchen knife - Utility knife - Sicilian - Steel, Resin - Italy

Fraraccio Sicilian Sfilato 19 cm – Mottled Resin and 420 Stainless Steel

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Collectible knives → Italian regional knives → Sicily

Description

Spectacular Fraraccio Sicilian Sfilato, one of the most representative models of the Sicilian knife-making tradition, reinterpreted by the renowned Molise-based maker in the early 2000s.

This knife belongs to the large family of Sicilian sfilato knives, tools that for decades accompanied the daily lives of farmers, livestock breeders, artisans, and workers in southern Italy. They were used for all kinds of everyday needs: from working in the fields to small household tasks, as well as during social gatherings and meals eaten outdoors.

In addition to their traditional use in everyday activities, these knives were often brought out at social gatherings and used at the table to cut cured meats, cheeses, and other products typical of the local tradition.

The example offered here immediately stands out for its finely crafted handle. The scales are made of mottled synthetic resin, featuring striking ivory-white, gray, green, and black shades that make each example unique in appearance.

The blade is made of 420 stainless steel, a material chosen by Fraraccio for its reliability, corrosion resistance, and excellent edge retention. In keeping with the Molise maker’s tradition, the blade is particularly sharp and functional.

An authentic collectible that preserves all the charm of southern Italy’s folk tradition.

Made in the early 2000s, it is now considered by many enthusiasts a true classic of Fraraccio’s Italian regional knife production.

Features
Manufacturer: Fraraccio
Model: Sicilian Sfilato
Production: Early 2000s
Origin: Italy
Overall length when open: 19 cm
Blade length: 8 cm
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Mechanism: Stainless steel
Handle: Multicolored mottled synthetic resin
Manual opening
Traditional end ring
Condition

Excellent overall condition. The blade is well preserved, the mechanism works perfectly, and the resin scales have no significant flaws. Minor signs consistent with storage.

Historical context

The Sicilian sfilato is one of the most iconic forms of traditional island cutlery. Found throughout Sicily and in many areas of southern Italy, it was the quintessential pocketknife, valued for its practicality and versatility.

A sought-after model from Fraraccio’s regional series, with a mottled resin handle and excellent state of preservation.