Ancient Knives From Sicily

The most comprehensive photographic book on the antique Sicilian knives

Some people have called the antique Sicilian knife the king of Italian knives. Although almost impossible to find, the types and variations represented in this book are numerous and some of them breathtaking.

"I have always considered it the cruelest and most ruthless of all knives; it is culturally linked mostly to offensive attitudes, offering very interesting ideas. As you will see below, I have tried to describe each artefact in an essential way, explaining its characteristics in a concise form; [...] Having been produced over the centuries, in a territory invaded and dominated by very important peoples, has given small portions of DNA to its design, creating essential and unique objects." (The author)

• Included are 330 types photographs in high definition

• Coefficient of rarity for each knife

• 430 Pictures

• Texts in Italian and English.

Few copies left of only 250 printed First Editions, don't miss out on your opportunity to own this unique and stunning historic breakdown of antique Italian Switchblades.