Register
sign in for free to It's Tuscany, discover the beautiful territories of Tuscany, its products and its typical
Private entity
Company
 Subscribe to the newsletter to receive offers on products and news from the territories
By submitting this form you agree to the processing of the personal data above, for the function of the requested service, the data will be protected according to the Decree n 196 of 30 June 2003 Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30/06/2003
 * By ticking the box you agree to  Terms and coditions  of It's Tuscany

Scarperia

Events

The knives of Scarperia

The art of making pieces of craftsmanship

Over seven centuries of art

In Mugello, Scarperia Tuscan town where for more than seven centuries are forged and sharpen kitchen knives. Cutlery Scarperia is deeply rooted in the culture of Italian cuisine for both a cultural and aesthetic appearance.

Scarperia has a famous Castle built by the Florentines in 1306. It was not a castle used by the power, but was used to fabricate the famous knives.

 

Excellent materials and workmanship

To make the handles of the knives were used of horns that were first trimmed, then shaped and softened, thanks to old coal ovens. This phase of craftsmanship is still in use, while they evolved the machinery for the production of blades and changed the number of laboratories. By 1906, 4 knife activities in 46 craft companies.

The processing of these is based on materials such as steel Horn and wood, while the production ranges from armor and edged weapons in amazing knives and kitchen utensils.

 

 

 

Photo Credits [bricoportale.it]

Map