A pledge of love
In ancient popular customs of some areas of southern Italy, the knives of love have had a very fascinating history made up of rituals, superstitions, amulets and beliefs.
The Knife of love in fact it was the symbol that between lovers had the role of sanctioning their bond, of keeping the glances of jealousy away from the loved one but also to keep away the amorous rivals and defend themselves in bloody fights.
Curiosity
The Knife of love has a blade decorated with engravings, more commonly are represented vine shoots as a synonym of good luck, chained hearts, doves, lovers holding hands, love phrases, but also words of revenge that served to keep rivals away for defend yourself from any fights.
The handles of the Knife of love made of ox and deer horn are instead embellished with superstitious decorations and often ivory inlays, called nut eyes against the evil eye that watched over and protected the couple.
It is said that when the woman handed a knife to her man, it could be interpreted as an exhortation to manhood and a manifestation of the protective spirit of her beloved.
The various types
Groom's Knife of Love
The historic Knife of Love Groom lockable, it has a handle very decorated with nut eyes of various sizes, made with fine light ox horns, deer and with silver and brass finishes, its satin blade engraved with decorations is in c70 steel, the traditional closing system is with three latch spring.
Bride Love Knife
The historic Knife of Bride Love lockable, it has a decorated handle made with precious buffalo and deer horns and with silver and brass finishes, its satin c70 steel blade is engraved with decorations of spouses and hearts that symbolize their bond.
Knife of love Woman
The historic Knife of Love for women lockable, has the handle made with precious ox and deer horns, embellished with superstitious nut eyes, the blade is embellished with heart engravings and vine shoots, handmade and with silver and brass finishes, has a locking system latch.
Knife of Love
The Historical Knife of Love is a historical knife made with precious ox and deer horn and enriched with decorative and symbolic elements, c70 steel blade and latch spring closure system. The handle is equipped with a hand-engraved silver collar.
Fusetto Love Knife in ox horn
The historic Fusetto knife of love, is a smaller version, 16 cm long open with a satin blade of just 6.5 cm made of c70 steel, its handle of fine light ox horn or deer has beautiful inlaid decorations, finely worked entirely by hand.
Fusetto Love Knife in buffalo horn
The historic Fusetto knife of love, is a smaller version, 16 cm long open with a satin blade of just 6.5 cm made of c70 steel, its handle of precious buffalo or deer horn has beautiful inlay decorations, finely worked entirely by hand.
Mignon love knife
The love Fusetto in miniature version, just 8.5 cm long, has a satin-finished C70 steel blade decorated with hand-made engravings, the handle is made with precious buffalo or deer horn, to complete it in the final part of the handle a small ring that allows you to customize it with a chain or cord.
Historical knife of Love secret blade
The historic knife of love secret blade, is made with a sharp fixed blade with perforated designs, which hides inside another c70 steel cut blade. This sort of "lining" or "custody" made it possible to circumvent the law dating back to 1908 issued by Giolitti, which forbade the blades with the point. The handle is finely handcrafted with buffalo horn and silver and brass finishes.
Historical knife of Sicilian love
Il Coltello dell’amore siciliano, has the handle made with precious buffalo horn, on the blade are engraved on one side a snake that stings a heart and on the opposite side two hearts chained to signify the various beliefs of the time. The Sicilian love knife is equipped with a latch closure system.
Historical knife of Spanish love
The historic knife of Spanish love expertly worked by hand, it is among the most fascinating, the beauty and elegance of the handle adorned with so-called "nut eyes" and engraved ink decorations, is made with fine deer or ox horns, the satin blade is in steel c70.
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