Posted in Gifts & Wares, tagged buffalo horn, Coltelleria Saladini, Couteau des Sorgues, handcrafted, knife, knives, Laguiole, Mozzetta, olive wood, Opinel, ox horn, Saladini, Scarperia on February 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Coltelleria Saladini "Mozzetta" Knife
Thinking of the knife in your back pocket as a best friend might be a little over the top, but if you’ve ever owned a Saladini knife, that’s likely exactly how you feel. My newest pocket knife comes from these famed Italian knife makers and I cannot sing its praises enough. (more…)
Posted in Gifts & Wares, Italy, Producer Profile, tagged buffalo horn, cheese knife, cutlery, Italy, knife, knives, ox horn, Saladini on April 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Saladini knives were an accidental discovery for us – a happy case of being in the right place at the right time!
Ihsan and Valerie, owners of Formaggio Kitchen, were on a trip in Italy to find new cheeses. One night, they happened to be staying in Verona and ended up going to the restaurant 12 Apostoli. Ihsan decided to order a steak. Before the steak arrived, the waitstaff provided everybody at the table with the cutlery necessary to eat their main course. Ihsan was presented with a stunningly beautiful steak knife: it was stainless steel and the handle was made out of horn. This was our first introduction to Saladini knives. (more…)
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