Anconetano_traditional italian knife for fishermans

[Alfredo]

Hi all,
another italian traditional knife today, the “anconetano”. This knife is from the Italian Adriatic Sea coastal area, and was used mainly by fishermans



This particular knife was made by Giovanni “Nino” Nista from S. Benedetto del Tronto, specs are as follows:
Total length 195mm
Blade length 85mm
Steel AISI 420
Blade thickness 2mm
Wheigt 54 grams

The handle is “one-piece” cow’s horn


The blade is thin and straight pointed, usefull to work fishes


The original handle’s shape is curved


The blade spring is particular someway, in fact is external to the handle






As I previously said, the “anconetano” was used mainly by fishermans. The tang of the knife is shaped to help the fisherman in the net’s maintenance just in case



Some cutting trials, not bad at all


Hope you like it,
Ciao
Alfredo

 

[mrcairney]

I do like it. It even looks like a fish

 

[udamiano]

Very nice, a good working knife

 

[Retired Member southey]

Beautiful knife Alfredo.

 

[dwardo]

Lovely flowing shape.

 

[Soundmixer]

Love that, want one!

 

[Silverback 1]

Very elegant knife,i like it.

 

[stekker]

Nice knife, wish I could hold it!
Looks a bit like a Laguiole.

http://www.knivesandtools.nl/nl/pt/-fontenille-pataud-nature-buffelhoorn-l6pcntg.htm

Kind regards
Theo.

 

[lannyman8]

thats awesome, a really beautiful piece....