Italian Traditional Knives!!

draggat said:
Stunning! A Fiorentino is high on my wish list!
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Thank you! I have the regular one too ( no engraving).
These were so easy to buy in the US 5 or 6 years ago, but I can't find them anymore. Only their kitchen knives.

Here's one from a different maker - Saladini "Tre Pianelle"
This one has a dagger grind with a false top edge.

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A pair of hunchbacks - the Gobbo Abruzzese has long been my favorite Italian traditional pattern. I have pretty much given up trying to find an example made in the Abruzzo region though. My understanding is that there are no cutlers left there, and even if there is, I have no means of contacting them.

It has been said that the Gobbo personifies humility and hardship, which might be another reason, besides the obvious curvature of the knife handle, that the name was chosen for this shepherd's knife.

Maybe I got a bit of luck from rubbing the hump of the spine of these knives..... I was able to track down a few other makers from Scarperia.
Now the wait begins!

Here are two from ConsigliPXL_20220915_233002327~2.jpgPXL_20220915_233105521~2.jpg
 
draggat said:
I picked up a couple of these inexpensive knives recently. They seem like good peasant knives and are available in carbon & stainless. The Bergamasco arrived damaged. Not sure if someone dropped it, but with a bit of sandpaper it is in serviceable condition.

They come as friction folders or this different style locking system, which is not fast by any means. It is a gate that has to be opened to unfold/fold the blade and then closed to lock it. A bit disappointing that it isn't even solid brass. :confused: They do feel like they could put in solid work though.

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Not sure what the name of this one is, I've seen it called Roncola and Ronchetto. Maybe someone with more knowledge could clarify? View attachment 1928271View attachment 1928272
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Not sure how I feel about that lock, but the profile of that first knife looks great. I think I'd be tempted to remove the hinge and go collarless like I do with Opinels
 
Another Gobbo Abruzzese. This one is from a different cutlery, also from Scarperia, L'Artigiano. A couple notes of interest, like the Consigli knives, it is also a one piece of horn construction, still connected at the butt end of the handle. Also, the spine of the blade and spring are mirror polished while the blade retains a satin grind.

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draggat said:
Another Gobbo Abruzzese. This one is from a different cutlery, also from Scarperia, L'Artigiano. A couple notes of interest, like the Consigli knives, it is also a one piece of horn construction, still connected at the butt end of the handle. Also, the spine of the blade and spring are mirror polished while the blade retains a satin grind.

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Il Gobbo Abruzzese, made different than yours, Steve, by Saladini! Two piece handles, with a spring very like a French Laguiole!!Il Gobbo A.jpgIl Gobbo B.jpgIl Gobbo C.jpg
 
Zuava from Coltellerie Giglio in Scarperia. Olive scales. Picked up in their shop in '18.

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waynorth said:
Gorgeous knife!! 😲
Brings a little "bling" into your life, Steve!!:cool:
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Thank you, Charlie. Doesn't everyone need a little bling?! :D
waynorth said:
I've had this old knife for over fifteen years - never knew the "style/model"!! Carried a lot but used little, it still sports the Flair I'd expect in a Fiorentine knife!! Quite a discovery for me!!
Marked;

G. MILAN
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L FIGLIO

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You always manage to pull out an amazing knife!! I love seeing older knives, the stamps especially. This one looks like it has been lovingly cared for.... The patina!! It is rare to find an Italian cutler who will use carbon steel these days. Glad I could be of help in discovering the pattern name!
waynorth said:
Il Gobbo Abruzzese, made different than yours, Steve, by Saladini! Two piece handles, with a spring very like a French Laguiole!!View attachment 1950121View attachment 1950122View attachment 1950123
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Beautiful! Looks to have 'le mouche'!
 
I came across the youngest cutlery in Scarperia recently. Fontani, not to be confused with Fantoni, specializes in traditional Italian knives and have some unique historical patterns in their lineup as well as the standard Italian patterns.

This Gobbo Abruzzese by Fontani is very similar to the Consigli and L'Artigiano versions I posted recently. They are all one piece of horn, similar pin construction, but in hand very different from each other. Being handmade, each has their own warts, the Fontani a few more than the others, but it's charm outweighs the bad!

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It arrived in a nice wooden box, which can also double as a display stand. PXL_20221012_004228617~2.jpgPXL_20221012_004322559~2.jpg
 
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