Arabe Gypsy Flag 01853

A ratchet-style Arab-style knife with a stainless steel blade. The handle is made of transparent acrylic and features 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 pocketknife 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 pocketknives a symbol of Spanish craftsmanship.

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

Measurements:
Blade: 100 mm.
Overall: 218 mm.
Closed: 118 mm.
Tickness: 2 mm.
Weight: 83 grs.