Nino Nista knife Saracca Romagnola horntip 20 cm
€95.00
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The ‘Saracca Romagnola’ is one of the most characteristic traditional pocket knives of central and northern Italy.
Its origins date back to everyday rural life in the Romagna region of the 19th and early 20th centuries, where it was prized as a versatile work and utility knife.
Its name derives from the ‘Saracca’ – a salted and dried herring that was once a simple yet valuable foodstuff in the countryside. Its elongated, slender shape, tapering towards the tip, is reminiscent of the characteristic design of the knife’s handle. In regional tradition, this knife is also known as the ‘Curtel cun el Riz’.
This name refers to the distinctive ‘curl’ in the spring on the back of the blade, which makes it easier to unlock and close the knife. With its unmistakable shape and deep roots in Italian knife-making culture, the Saracca Romagnola remains to this day a symbol of authenticity, craftsmanship and the history of an entire region.
scales 11,2 cm
toal lenght 20 cm
blade 9 cm
steel inox X20 CR 13, matt
| Finish: | mat |
|---|---|
| blade steel: | stainless steel |
| handle material: | horn/bone |
NINO NISTA Italien
Nino Nista Italy
The forge of Giovanni Nista, better known as "Nino", was created in 1990 by reproducing three traditional Italian knives. He learnt the basics of blacksmithing from Odorico Lucantoni, who designed the famous "pescatore" for fishermen on the Adriatic, which is mainly associated with the city of Ancona, although it is widely used in Abruzzo.
The "Pescatore" is also the knife that Nino makes most often. Previously, he improved his skills in designing various models of his own, but now forges regional knives such as the Romano and the Siciliani faithfully following the ancient model in order to preserve the traditional shapes.
The forge is located in San Benedetto del Tronto in the Marche region. In his shop, which is divided into a salesroom and a workshop, you can admire various beautifully handcrafted individual pieces. The perfection of the finished knife is guaranteed by the selection of the best materials and the fact that it is made entirely by hand.