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hearandgone
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Old Italian knife

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I ran across this old (seller said 1880) Italian knife and thought it was interesting. It’s 8” long open, stamped with what I think is a Sun symbol and G. Milani Il Figlio. I’m not sure about the “Il” though. The handle is not lined and is made of horn, possibly goat horn. If anyone has any knowledge about this type of knife please share it with me.
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Pictures of the back spring and blade well would be welcomed.
It's difficult to see how the handle is unlined, but has a metal rear bolster.
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There is a back spring which appears to be connected to the rear bolster. However, the blade well looks like it was roughly cut in the horn.
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How interesting. Overlays!
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Now I’m really interested (ignorant). What are overlays?
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Rather than being solid, the bolsters are thin and shaped to fit over the horn.
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Interesting but maybe not the most robust I wouldn't think...
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No, but better than just using horn.
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Overlaid bolster over the horn could help prevent the horn warping as easily?
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Yes, and add rigidity to the joint.
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That does.
You know I like French knives. I still make a few laguioles. Actually my current edc is a simple Thiers wood scaled liner lock. Decades ago I bought a mess of knives from Gilles at Fontenille Pautaud. Several Corsican vendetta, love those. Enjoyed talking to Gilles, another character.
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I still have my Laguiole you sent me!
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Was a "laguiole elite" frame wasn't it? Can't contact Hermann or the co. He was out of Quebec, visited with his son when i was in Maine. Sent me a horn lag out their shop that was never for sale, it's beautiful. If people look they will see French do some spectacular work. Firework slash engraving / dremmel is superb. French also think somewhat out of the box on designs. ( no im not french) visit Fontenile Pautaud, Thiers, website and drool. Some newer laguiole sites/ purveyors out now too.

I'm currently making a snakewood laguiole with corkscrew. I'll work on getting pics. Just finished a few puukkos too.
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