Coltelli Artigianali Manca, in Pattada, is the place where owner Massimo Manca handcrafts sa rezolsa, the traditional Sardinian switchblade knife, which finds one of its main production centres in the small town in the province of Sassari.
Known throughout the world for their excellence – so much so that they are also called pattadesi – the knives from this territory have achieved such fame among enthusiasts that Massimo, by now a recognised master, has been able to collaborate with important brands – such as Ferrari and Ducati – for the creation of special sets, as well as entering with his creations into some of the most prestigious international private collections.
The production of the knives is strictly manual and requires the mastery of various traditional techniques: from the forging of the razor-sharp metal blades to the carving of the finest woods or materials such as ox horn, mutton and mouflon. Massimo carries out all these processes in his atelier in Pattada, combining tradition, passion and a meticulous search for perfection.
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For centuries, Sardinian leppe have told the story of a land. They are not mere tools, but authentic masterpieces that combine functionality and ...
For centuries, Sardinian leppe have told the story of a land. They are not mere tools, but authentic masterpieces that combine functionality and beauty, born to last over time and hand down an art that is renewed in every generation. In the heart of Pattada, where the tradition of knives is rooted in history, Massimo Manca brings his creations to life. In the silence of his workshop, between the rough hiss of the file and the decisive beat of the hammer on the anvil, something unique takes shape. Each knife is a story: ox, mutton or mouflon horns merging with precious woods, blades forged with a precision that only Massimo's patience and skill can guarantee.