Albacete Gypsy Flag 01854

Ratchet knife with a stainless steel Albacete-style blade. The handle scales are transparent and feature the Romani flag on both sides. The Romani flag is one of the main symbols of the Romani people internationally. It consists of two horizontal stripes, blue on top and green on the bottom, representing the sky and the earth, respectively. In the center is a red wheel with sixteen spokes, inspired by the chakra of India, the country considered the ancestral origin of the Romani people. This flag symbolizes the identity, freedom, and history of a people with a rich cultural heritage. The relationship between Romani people and knives is part of the history and popular traditions of Spain, especially in regions like Andalusia and Castile-La Mancha. For centuries, the knife was an everyday tool used for a multitude of tasks related to work, agriculture, and daily life. In the Spanish popular imagination, the folding knife also became associated with the figure of the Gypsy due to its presence in markets, fairs, travels, and artisanal activities, becoming a recurring element in literature, flamenco, and traditional cultural expressions. Its characteristic ratchet mechanism produces the traditional sound that has made Albacete folding knives a symbol of Spanish craftsmanship.

Materials:
Blade: stainless steel.
Handle: acrylic.
Lock System: palanquilla.

Measurements:
Blade: 82 mm.
Overall: 182 mm.
Closed: 100 mm.
Tickness: 2 mm.
Weight: 50 grs.