The Sardinian connection.

puukkoman said:
Holy moly~! That one is really calling to me. I love the blade profile, and the handle shape, the horn is gorgeous and the damascus is stunning!
Now I am going to be researching the Mozzetta... Thanks! ;)
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Alex,
I'm not surprised to hear that. Not at all.
The mozzetta is a pattern that can be found in different regions with slight variants. Santino Pudda is an awesome knifemaker (and forger) who keeps a very strong bond to tradition (in design and making); every knife of his that I've seen was really beautiful. Should you make up your mind...well you know a guy... :rolleyes:

Fausto
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quattromori said:
Alex,
I'm not surprised to hear that. Not at all.
The mozzetta is a pattern that can be found in different regions with slight variants. Santino Pudda is an awesome knifemaker (and forger) who keeps a very strong bond to tradition (in design and making); every knife of his that I've seen was really beautiful. Should you make up your mind...well you know a guy... :rolleyes:

Fausto
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Ha! Fausto, you're right... you know that I'm a sucker for these beauties, now that you have led me "down the garden path," so to speak. ;)
Thank you for the info. I will be sure to look at Mr. Pudda's work. It helps to know a guy... :D
 
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Fausto
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Oaky. Oaky, that's it!

Fausto, you have to get those Sardinian knife makers organized and start some kind of export deal to market them here in the U.S. I can't believe they will not sell like hot dogs at a ball game. Heck, I can even see me buying another one. Maybe two. I'm intrigued by the subtle differences in horn color, blade shapes, sizes.

That's the one thing that keeps me from using the heck out of my resolza like I do the peanut, the fact that in the U.S., it's darn near irreplaceable. I'd love to buy a spare resolza just for the heck of it, if they had an outlet or connection. I don't want the fake resolza sold by that one Italian company that actually is a slip joint instead of a friction folder.

Sooo Fausto, ya don't happen to know anyone with a nice old restored Grumman Goose do ya?
:D

Carl.
 
WOW Fausto!!! That's a beauty! As I sip my coffe and look at these knives I am daydreaming about a scheme...only possible if a lottery was won...of international travel. Meeting friends and making new ones while tasting local foods. And shopping for suitcases full of Sardinian knives to bring back to the states and disperse them amongst hungry collectors and admirers of these beautiful knives...
 
jackknife said:
Oaky. Oaky, that's it!

Fausto, you have to get those Sardinian knife makers organized and start some kind of export deal to market them here in the U.S. I can't believe they will not sell like hot dogs at a ball game. Heck, I can even see me buying another one. Maybe two. I'm intrigued by the subtle differences in horn color, blade shapes, sizes.

That's the one thing that keeps me from using the heck out of my resolza like I do the peanut, the fact that in the U.S., it's darn near irreplaceable. I'd love to buy a spare resolza just for the heck of it, if they had an outlet or connection. I don't want the fake resolza sold by that one Italian company that actually is a slip joint instead of a friction folder.

Sooo Fausto, ya don't happen to know anyone with a nice old restored Grumman Goose do ya?
:D

Carl.
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Which company is that? I found Antonini's offering available stateside easily enough. The small rezolza I picked up is pretty tight, and has no spring- based retention to speak of.
 
Getahl said:
Which company is that? I found Antonini's offering available stateside easily enough. The small rezolza I picked up is pretty tight, and has no spring- based retention to speak of.
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[Quote from Antonini web site] STEEL: STAINLESS
FINISHING: SATINATED
HANDLE: OXHORN
LOCKING: INNER SPRING
CLIP: NONE, STEEL LANYARD LOOP
FASTENERS: BRASS
Beautiful and unique, this knife has a long history centered around Pattada on the island of Sardinia, where it is called "Resolza". It was originally known for its use in field and agriculture, and referred to as an extension of the shepherd's hand. The elegant shape of blade and handle set this knife apart, and here Antonini has included a classic Oxhorn handle. Due to the nature of Oxhorn, no two knives are exactly alike, with variations in color from cream to brown, and variable amounts of translucence (we cannot guarantee color).]

Yes, I was under the impression from reading the product description, that the Antonini knife was a slip joint. They refer to a 'locking inner spring, whatever that may be. It doesn't sound like a friction folder.
 
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Yeah, I saw that on their website, too. I don't know if it is a misnomer, or if the individual typing up the specs and descriptions did so on a Friday afternoon. My example is most definitely a friction folder. For what it's worth, they used the same description on the locking mechanism for the sodbuster I picked up as well.
 
Getahl said:
Yeah, I saw that on their website, too. I don't know if it is a misnomer, or if the individual typing up the specs and descriptions did so on a Friday afternoon. My example is most definitely a friction folder. For what it's worth, they used the same description on the locking mechanism for the sodbuster I picked up as well.
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Okay, I guess this is that situation where something got lost in translation. :D

I may have to try one now. I wish they had a better steel choice than 420!
 
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This was too funny! My Sardinian Connection…Fausto and lucky to call him a friend!
 
Great knives, thanks for sharing! It looks like they are made of carbon steel?
Would you all say that carbon is the more "traditional" choice for the blade?
 
sextant said:
Great knives, thanks for sharing! It looks like they are made of carbon steel?
Would you all say that carbon is the more "traditional" choice for the blade?
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Hi Sextant, my son's is made in K720 carbon steel , one of those which are traditionaly used ( with the C70) and mine is in C130 from Achim Wirtz, it's also a carbon steel.
Yes ususally traditional knives are made in carbon steel, but of course almost all the knive-makers can offer knives in inox .
 
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