Handcrafted Mobile Sharpening Whistle Olive 100101

Knife Sharpener's Whistle: The Sound of Tradition, Hand-Carved

Looking for the authenticity of the ancient knife-sharpening trade? The handcrafted knife sharpener's whistle is more than just a wind instrument; it's the echo of a history that traveled the roads of Spain and Europe.

These whistles are hand-carved, faithfully following the original design of the master knife sharpeners of Ourense. The whistle (or knife sharpener's whistle) is a small panpipe, traditionally made of native woods like boxwood, used by itinerant knife sharpeners to announce their arrival. Its ascending and descending tonal scale is an unmistakable symbol of Galicia's intangible heritage.

History of the "Barallete" and the Knife Sharpeners: The whistle was the knife sharpener's voice. By playing it, the craftsman not only offered his services but also connected with a subculture that even had its own guild language: the barallete. Owning a hand-carved chiflo is paying homage to those men who, with their wheel on their backs, set out from the lands of Ourense to travel the world.

For a chiflo to be considered an authentic collector's item, it must meet certain quality standards that we preserve in each one:

Selected Wood: We use woods suitable for its sound, known for their hardness and ability to produce bright, clear sounds.

Hand-Carved: Each piece is unique. We respect the classic dimensions to ensure ergonomics and antique aesthetics.

Traditional Tuning: It's not a toy. Each groove is calibrated to produce the exact notes that make up the melody of the Galician knife sharpener.

Natural Finish: No chemical varnishes. Hand-polished with natural waxes to protect the wood and enhance the feel.

Materials:

Olive wood

Dimensions:

120 x 85 mm

Weight: 52 g