The Sardinian connection.

[draggat]

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Stunning! I am still trying to learn the correct pattern names - is the well sanguinated one a Mozzetta or is it one of the Sardinian patterns? Regardless, that must have been one tough ram!

 

[waynorth]

Stunning! I am still trying to learn the correct pattern names - is the well sanguinated one a Mozzetta or is it one of the Sardinian patterns? Regardless, that must have been one tough ram!

Sanquinata!! Both Sardinian and Mozzetta!!

Continuing International Assistance - with Flair!!

Thanks, from across an Ocean and a Continent!!:thumbsup: I will let the friend who helped me order this knife, identify himself. This custom knife is a much used working pattern in Sardinia, called a Mozzetta, and was made by Roberto Serra. It is pinched open, and while having a moderate 4-5...

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[draggat]

Sanquinata!! Both Sardinian and Mozzetta!!

Continuing International Assistance - with Flair!!

Thanks, from across an Ocean and a Continent!!:thumbsup: I will let the friend who helped me order this knife, identify himself. This custom knife is a much used working pattern in Sardinia, called a Mozzetta, and was made by Roberto Serra. It is pinched open, and while having a moderate 4-5...

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waynorth Absolutely stunning, what a prime example of outstanding craftsmanship.. a collection jewel, no doubt!

I think my question to the pattern type was maybe not clear enough, in that I was wondering if this was a Mozzetta pattern, which I don't think is originally from Sardinia, or if your knife was a Tempio Pausania, which according to this photo, is a Sardinian pattern?

Please, forgive my ignorance..... The Italian patterns are difficult enough without throwing in Sardinia and Sicily! Just trying to figure out the nuances of all of the patterns, along with their origin.... I find that part fascinating.

 

[Âchillepattada]

Hi Steve,

Between those pattern names you have names indicating :
- the function : scuoio, caccia, mozzetta, resorza etc
- the place where it is suppose to have been created ( sometimes it's the name of the place where it has to be sold more than produced) :
Pattadesa (Pattada)
Arburesa (Arbus)
Lussurghesa (Santo Lussurgiu)
Guspinese ( Guspini)

etc etc etc

Of course some of those function names are not specific of the Sardinia. The mozzetta has been used by the miners, fishermen, cork harvesters, jobs which are not specific of this island. And during the fascist period, because it's not pointed it was the only legal knife. So it has been adopted everywhere in the country.

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[draggat]

Hi Steve,

Between those pattern names you have names indicating :
- the function : scuoio, caccia, mozzetta, resorza etc
- the place where it is suppose to have been created ( sometimes it's the name of the place where it has to be sold more than produced) :
Pattadesa (Pattada)
Arburesa (Arbus)
Lussurghesa (Santo Lussurgiu)
Guspinese ( Guspini)

etc etc etc

Of course some of those function names are not specific of the Sardinia. The mozzetta has been used buy the miners, fishermen, cork harvesters, jobs which are not specific of this island. And during the fascist period, because it's not pointed it was the only legal knife. So it has been adopted everywhere in the country.

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Thank you for the explanation. It seems that my difficulty in understanding all of the pattern names, etc, lies primarily with my lack of understanding the Italian language.

*EDITED TO ADD:

I think what threw me off regarding the Mozzetta is that at least one cutlery offers a knife simply called "Mozzetta", which made me think it was a particular pattern as opposed to a blade shape. Incidentally, I read a comment made by someone elsewhere that the name Mozzetta is in reference to a Papal cape and that the blade resembles the shape....

 

[kamagong]

Resistance is futile. I could no longer stand it, and asked my friend Jean-Marc to facilitate an order for my very own resolza!

 

[RayseM]

Thank you for the explanation. It seems that my difficulty in understanding all of the pattern names, etc, lies primarily with my lack of understanding the Italian language.

*EDITED TO ADD:

I think what threw me off regarding the Mozzetta is that at least one cutlery offers a knife simply called "Mozzetta", which made me think it was a particular pattern as opposed to a blade shape. Incidentally, I read a comment made by someone elsewhere that the name Mozzetta is in reference to a Papal cape and that the blade resembles the shape....

Here are GIGI SECHI - MOZZETTA - top, and PATTADA - bottom ~

It might have been me draggat commenting on the Papal Cape - I read this somewhere though I don't really see the similarity.
I believe this pattern is properly called PUNTA MOZZA but don't quote me. As I understand it the Italian word MOZZA means CUT OFF (as in the tip - PUNTA).

Yeah, it's a language thing...

Importantly - VERY BEAUTIFUL KNIVES!

 

[kamagong]

Question for those more knowledgeable than I. Given the Sardinian expertise with ram's horn, can a maker tell ahead of time if the handle material they are working with will end up translucent in its finished state? I love its looks and how it can "glow" in the right light.

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[RayseM]

Christian, I think Gigi Sechi and Davide Steri are certainly experienced enough to see through to the potential.

 

[kamagong]

Christian, I think Gigi Sechi and Davide Steri are certainly experienced enough to see through to the potential.

I hope so. I am currently on Signor Sechi's books for a friction folder. I may have to place an additional order for a spring knife, albeit one smaller than the 11cm on order.

 

[waynorth]

Question for those more knowledgeable than I. Given the Sardinian expertise with ram's horn, can a maker tell ahead of time if the handle material they are working with will end up translucent in its finished state? I love its looks and how it can "glow" in the right light.

Christian, I think Gigi Sechi and Davide Steri are certainly experienced enough to see through to the potential.

I agree with Ray, though some surprises spring up, for sure!!

 

[Johnnythefox]

I was carrying mine today,funny but I never consider it as a friction folder.

Though I have a bad memory I can remember where I first used it.

Sitting on a wall with an old house behind me in a little shade,somwhere on the west coast of Sardinia.

I had stopped to buy some Sardinian cold cuts,tomatoes etc. so I could christen the knife with local produce.

It was the first one I bought and only one I kept.


Now all the others are gone the last one traded at the blade show,I am surprised and dissapointed that all the time I offered them no one was interested in them.

Nor saw the beauty in them, translucent is to small a word they shone.


Oh and that slice of Sicilian cheese cake was sent from heaven

 

[Johnnythefox]

Unwanted/unloved to big for me I just wanted someone to take it and enjoy it.

Now traded to a dealer

 

[RayseM]

I hope so. I am currently on Signor Sechi's books for a friction folder. I may have to place an additional order for a spring knife, albeit one smaller than the 11cm on order.

Just be clear to communicate your preference. Send him that photo you posted. Will be abundantly clear.

 

[kamagong]

Just be clear to communicate your preference. Send him that photo you posted. Will be abundantly clear.

You're incorrigible Ray. I haven't even received my first resolza yet, and here you are encouraging me for the next one!

 

[RayseM]

I try

 

[Âchillepattada]

For those who like the rustic style

From Daniele Lunesu

 

[Will Power]

For those who like the rustic style

From Daniele Lunesu
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Very rustic....looks ALIVE and might move when you grip it

 

[Âchillepattada]

Michele Lavra :


Alessandro Sarrizzu :



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[kamagong]

Signor Sechi certainly does not make things easy. He made two resolzas with sanguinato horn and allowed me to choose which one I wanted. I'm still not sure I made the right decision, but I chose this knife due to its lines. I like the curve of its handle.