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Vic,
personally, my favourite of the bunch is the lower knife. First, because I have a slight preference towards the "antique shape" Sardinian knives rather than the "pattadesa", and second because I love that kind of horn. As for the Damascus, this maker forges and produces his own Damascus, and I've seen many different variants of it in his knives
P.S.: did you get my email?
Fausto
I did get your email...just replied
I can see why you like the horn on the bottom knife, it's really beautiful, I bet with that big full blade it looks and feels very impressive in hand. I wonder...with such large blades and handles do people carry these big knives in their pockets? Or are they more typically used in a "workshop" environment where they're usually on a desk or table or something?
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Vic,
the "standard" resolza has a blade of 10 cm, and I've always seen it carried in the front pocket. Sardinian shepherds don't usually fill their pockets with many things but you can also find plenty of these knives (even in bigger sizes) in many kitchen drawers in the inner part of the island. For example, my dad's aunt pulls one out of some drawer every time I visit them in their village house (as in most houses in Sardinia, and in Italy as well, when guests come - no matter if they're family members or neighbours or anything - food comes out of nowhere onto the table 
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Fausto
the "standard" resolza has a blade of 10 cm, and I've always seen it carried in the front pocket. Sardinian shepherds don't usually fill their pockets with many things
but you can also find plenty of these knives (even in bigger sizes) in many kitchen drawers in the inner part of the island. For example, my dad's aunt pulls one out of some drawer every time I visit them in their village house (as in most houses in Sardinia, and in Italy as well, when guests come - no matter if they're family members or neighbours or anything - food comes out of nowhere onto the table )Fausto
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Carl and I have some things in common. My wife is named Karen. I like to fish. And I am also fortunate enough to own a beautiful knife from Fausto. Mine is Carl's big brother it seems from the pic. 
When we were talking about this weeks ago, the argument that the spring might make a knife more dangerous was very compelling to me. I have been carrying friction folders (Fausto's and an Opinel) pretty much exclusively lately. Some thoughts:
LIGHT (much lighter than an american knife with lots of steel and heavy bone.
NO side to side play on either of mine even with hard use.
I really like the friction aspect. I don't miss the spring at all.
People are REALLY interested in friction folders.
I agree about the history and simplicity. I like using a knife I could theoretically make.
I still love my other knives, but a working man's friction folder is all you need. There have been numerous times when I have thought, "Man, I'm glad I brought my Pattada", but not one time when I have thought, damn, I wish I had a stockman.
When we were talking about this weeks ago, the argument that the spring might make a knife more dangerous was very compelling to me. I have been carrying friction folders (Fausto's and an Opinel) pretty much exclusively lately. Some thoughts:
LIGHT (much lighter than an american knife with lots of steel and heavy bone.
NO side to side play on either of mine even with hard use.
I really like the friction aspect. I don't miss the spring at all.
People are REALLY interested in friction folders.
I agree about the history and simplicity. I like using a knife I could theoretically make.
I still love my other knives, but a working man's friction folder is all you need. There have been numerous times when I have thought, "Man, I'm glad I brought my Pattada", but not one time when I have thought, damn, I wish I had a stockman.
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Yes Dan,
Carl's knife is quite smaller than yours. I could not convert him to friction folders with a knife as big as yours...so I got a "peanut pattadesa"
As for your thoughts on backspring vs friction, you know how I feel. The good thing is, there are knives for any taste
Fausto
Carl's knife is quite smaller than yours. I could not convert him to friction folders with a knife as big as yours...so I got a "peanut pattadesa"
As for your thoughts on backspring vs friction, you know how I feel. The good thing is, there are knives for any taste
Fausto
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Yes Dan,
Carl's knife is quite smaller than yours. I could not convert him to friction folders with a knife as big as yours...so I got a "peanut pattadesa"
As for your thoughts on backspring vs friction, you know how I feel. The good thing is, there are knives for any taste
Fausto
Yes, I have to plead to guilty on this. I got the feeling that Fausto would have been happier if I'd have got a 'normal' size pattadesa, but for my suburban life style a bandit size knife would just not have worked as well. As it is, the people that has seen my 'peanut pattadesa have likened it to a pice of pocket jewelry, like my damascus peanut. At about the size of a Buck cadet, it passes the non threatening test in polite company.
But...
I won't rule out an Opinel number 12 size pattadsa in the future just for yuks.
Carl.
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Not really Carl. Instead, I'm happy that I found a knife that you actually carry and use. I couldn't have wished for more
As for the future bandit size folder...you never know what you might need
Fausto
A beautiful thing right there!
I won't rule out an Opinel number 12 size pattadsa in the future just for yuks.
Carl.
I have an Opinel nr. 12. Stop feeding these crazy ideas.
I noticed that a dealer I prefer has some Fox "Pattadas" and decided to get a 85 mm blade model. It has no bolster which is a major bummer, but the handle is horn and and the blade shape looks about right. It was not too costly so I decided to get one. Still waiting for it, but I should get it in a couple of days, if not tomorrow. I will tell how I like it.
Fox knives usually makes quality products, so I am hopefull this one is satisfactory. They also make "Pattadas" that have traditional looking bolsters. If this one is good I might ask the dealer to get me one of those nicer models.
Fox knives usually makes quality products, so I am hopefull this one is satisfactory. They also make "Pattadas" that have traditional looking bolsters. If this one is good I might ask the dealer to get me one of those nicer models.
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^^ I hope so too...because I ordered the 77cm (UK friendly version) from the same dealer....sounds liek it was on the same day!
I thought I'd seen their version of the 'Pattada' before, with a bolster I mean. I know its not tradtional, but like, you, I'll likely consider picking one up if the 'Nuragus' be up to scratch.
I thought I'd seen their version of the 'Pattada' before, with a bolster I mean. I know its not tradtional, but like, you, I'll likely consider picking one up if the 'Nuragus' be up to scratch.
Got the FOX "Nuragus" today. First, lets not confuce this with a true pattada. This is not a friction folder but slip joint. Not a bad one at that. The "walk and talk" are good enough, it opens smoothly and snaps open. The spring has a healthy pull so you need two hands. I tried one-handed opening but it is not a good idea. I dont mind that.
The finish is othervise quite good, the horn handle has a nice translucent sheen, but there is a slight gap between the sping and handle on one side. That is a bummer, but the gap is not that bad. I might be able to fill it with glue if I want to. The blade is in my opinion a good one, it has the patada shape and is shaving sharp as it is. The tip is like a needle, so sharp it scares me
There is not real blade play, if I really wiggle it I can sence a small movement.
The knife is very light and the handle is one of the most comfortable I have experienced, so much that I will try to copy it in some of my Opinels. The shape truly works. I think Jackknife had similar experiences with his.
So, considering the price this is a fair knife. I will keep it for light work and carry it in my pocket during the coming holiday. It will not replace the Opinel as my primary cutting tool, but that would asking too much. I might order a more traditional model later through the same dealer.
And my apologies for hijacking this thread.
The finish is othervise quite good, the horn handle has a nice translucent sheen, but there is a slight gap between the sping and handle on one side. That is a bummer, but the gap is not that bad. I might be able to fill it with glue if I want to. The blade is in my opinion a good one, it has the patada shape and is shaving sharp as it is. The tip is like a needle, so sharp it scares me
There is not real blade play, if I really wiggle it I can sence a small movement.The knife is very light and the handle is one of the most comfortable I have experienced, so much that I will try to copy it in some of my Opinels. The shape truly works. I think Jackknife had similar experiences with his.
So, considering the price this is a fair knife. I will keep it for light work and carry it in my pocket during the coming holiday. It will not replace the Opinel as my primary cutting tool, but that would asking too much. I might order a more traditional model later through the same dealer.
And my apologies for hijacking this thread.
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