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Through C.G.T.I.K. my goal is to share my passion with you! Every American knows about the Italian switchblade, thats what started it all off with me. But I was amazed at the other knives from Italy, Sardegna, and other Italian regions that my fellow North Americans knew very little or nothing at all about! Because of my own desire I decided to peel back the layers of the onion and the never ending results is what this website is all about. Yes, there is a store, but PLEASE take some time to check the other areas. What you see is not a finished product. There will be new Italian and Sardinian knives added often along with informational content about the people, places, and the knives!
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From The History & News Archives
Resolza (Traditional Sardinian Knife)
The resolza also known as resorza, resorja, or arresoja is a traditional Sardinian folding blade fighting and utility knife. In Sardegna this term is widely used to describe all foldable knives. Like the straight razor, the resolza's blade folds into the handle when not in use. Although the blade traces its origins to the Nuragic civilization, since it has always served as a nearly indispensable tool for agro-pastoral work, the word's origins dates from around the 17th century: the term in Sardinian is derived from the Latin rasoria, which translates to for "razor used for shaving". Back in those times, the resolza was used as a habitual item of personal wear, assisting the herdsmen with the daily activities, rather than for defensive purposes. In the 18th century, many travellers visiting the island reported in fact that Sardinians (especially the society's [...]
