The Sardinian connection.

The problem with many Sardinian knifemakers is that they do not invest much time or effort in building a simple but decent website and having someone who helps them with English...and it's a shame, cause many knife enthusiasts (especially in the US) would like to get a nice resolza but often have to settle for very expensive ones (retailers who import them charge for their service, obviously) or low quality, factory made knives. As with Achillepattada, feel free to PM or email me as well if you need some help and you're not in a hurry.

Fausto
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I really need to stop looking at these different style knives. I know spyderco is planning a pattada folder but it's not comparable to these works of art. Those Damascus blades and bolsters are gorgeous.
 
Hi ,
Fausto is right but I have to add that I've seen these last years a huge evolution in the "communication skills" of these great knife-makers.
If you send them a message in English all those i know will make their possible to translate it pretty fast, if the don't speak English.
An increasing part of them have a web-site or, if not, use facebook to show their work on a page AND on some groups.

For exemple:

- https://www.facebook.com/groups/299010736858429/?fref=ts
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/811279198909909/

On the webpage of the association Kenz è Meres you will also find a lot of contacts
http://associazionecultur9.wixsite.com/assoculturalekm/hobbysti

As I've said it an increasing part of them accept paypal to be paid.
And compared to the french knife-makers they work fast :rolleyes:


So don't be shy :D

Best regards
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I do agree things are changing, and they're opening towards international customers, Paypal and so on.
It's a shame these knives have only been available in Sardinia for decades, and unknown or unavailable in the US and other foreign markets. It's a big part of Sardinian tradition and craftsmanship, and it deserves to be maintained and renewed...and I believe the foreign market can be of great help.

Fausto
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I had a friend that originated from Sardinia. When he went to visit his family a few years ago, I requested him to bring me a Resolza.
This is the one he got me:
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Blond Mufflon horn, with carbon myrtle leaf shaped blade.
The blade has a mufflon head engraved to match.
The knife was made by Giovanni Masala.
 
Hello,
it seems that everybody is sleeping on this group ! ;)

Here you will find a new traditional patern from Roberto Serra.
It's a mozzetta in his style with a mouflon handle, an 8,5cm inox blade and
an home made mokume bolster.

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Very efficent and peaceful for the restaurant :)

Robert has also made me it's little bother in a modern style with a slip joint lock and a 6.5cm blade :
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Regards
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Âchillepattada said:
Hello,
it seems that everybody is sleeping on this group ! ;)

Here you will find a new traditional patern from Roberto Serra.
It's a mozzetta in his style with a mouflon handle, an 8,5cm inox blade and
an home made mokume bolster.

capture-d-e-cran-...13.28.32-5383444.jpg


Very efficent and peaceful for the restaurant :)

Robert has also made me it's little bother in a modern style with a slip joint lock and a 6.5cm blade :
2291432017090416554101.jpg


2152712017090416560001.jpg


Regards
Â
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That Mozzetta is very beautiful.

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Âchillepattada said:
Hello,
it seems that everybody is sleeping on this group ! ;)

Here you will find a new traditional patern from Roberto Serra.
It's a mozzetta in his style with a mouflon handle, an 8,5cm inox blade and
an home made mokume bolster.

capture-d-e-cran-...13.28.32-5383444.jpg


Very efficent and peaceful for the restaurant :)

Robert has also made me it's little bother in a modern style with a slip joint lock and a 6.5cm blade :
2291432017090416554101.jpg


2152712017090416560001.jpg


Regards
Â
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Good to see this thread wake up !! Always a treat to see the works of art :D:cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Âchillepattada said:
Hello,
it seems that everybody is sleeping on this group ! ;)

Here you will find a new traditional patern from Roberto Serra.
It's a mozzetta in his style with a mouflon handle, an 8,5cm inox blade and
an home made mokume bolster.

capture-d-e-cran-...13.28.32-5383444.jpg


Very efficent and peaceful for the restaurant :)

Robert has also made me it's little bother in a modern style with a slip joint lock and a 6.5cm blade :
2291432017090416554101.jpg


2152712017090416560001.jpg


Regards
Â
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I really like these Mozzetti, Achillepattada! Especially the little brother. Can you email me with some info? You cannot be reached by PM.:(
charlie dot campagna at telus dot net
Thanks!!
 
I'd really like to get one with slipjoint backspring. Maybe 'heresy' against the tradition...but I'd find it more useful. These are remarkably beautiful knives.

Thanks, Will
 
Will Power said:
I'd really like to get one with slipjoint backspring. Maybe 'heresy' against the tradition...but I'd find it more useful. These are remarkably beautiful knives.

Thanks, Will
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Not really sure it's heresy, Will, but sort of like putting a derby hat on a hard working mule. Kind of makes one wonder, Why?:eek:

It doesn't really accomplish anything and it annoys the heck out of the mule!

Having used friction folders for s omeeyars now, like the Opinel without locking ring, resolza, higonokami, I've come to the conclusion that a backspring is just not needed. It was a bit weird at first, and a little unsettling to be using a blade with no back spring, but it was sort of a delightful epiphany to discover that if you're using the pocket knife for what it was designed for, slicing food items, cutting string, opening a taped shut box, the spring is just not needed. I have a number 8 Opinel that I do use a lot around the house, and almost never use the locking ring. My little Sardinian knife gets carried and used a lot, and it's never been a problem not having a back spring. In fact, I've come to love the friction folder more than a slip joint. Now THAT may be heresy! :eek:

I think the more you use it, the more it makes sense to you and you come to love it.

:D
 
Maybe Carl;)

But I'm kind of stuck in my ways and I like slip joints and locking knives. Frictions are Traditional of course but I don't trust them in my hand so much... sort of like driving a car without seat-belts, I've done it but I aint liking it :eek: Plus ,I like snappy walk&talk:D:D

Thanks, Will
 
Hello ,
Heresy .. I don't know. I know very well Roberto Serra. He makes wonderfull traditional friction folders as well as very modern knives. I see these modern knives as proofs of
the high level of professional skills of Roberto. I use the two types of knives with the same pleasure :)

Best regards
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I understand that A and I too appreciate the experimentation of old and new, I just used the word 'heresy' in an ironic joking way, some people might feel only friction folders should be talked about here in connexion with Traditional Sardinian knives. I don't though, I'd really like a back sprung one with traditional mufflon horn etc:) If you know of a maker, please let me know.

Regards, Will
 
I have perfectly understood your words ;)
It's why I told about technical performence. The usual goal of Roberto is to include modern systems in old patterns without aesthetic changes.
But I have to say that, to my opinion, the friction knife is the safest I know and this for one reason : if your knife initiate to close itself with
the slip joint system ou and locking system the blade will enter in the handle pretty fast and of course on your fingers.
If the friction is good the the blade will never reach your fingers , it will stop before .
This explanation come from .... a sardinian friend of mine :):)

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