{"product_id":"pottolo-small-basque-shepherds-knife-manech","title":"Pottolo - Small Shepherd's Knife - Manech","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.couteau-talaia.com\/couteau-basque-pliant\/petit-couteau-du-berger-pliant-pottolo-manech\/\"\u003eThe small shepherd's knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOTTOLO is pronounced POTIOLO and translates to: small big\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOTTOLO\u003c\/strong\u003e: The small shepherd's knife is the iconic Basque knife from the province of Lower Navarre, particularly in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, the shepherd's knife \u003cstrong\u003ePOTTOLO\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional and artisanal small Basque knife from the Basque Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins and Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Basque shepherds used this knife for various rural tasks such as tending to sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Blade: Made of carbon steel, the 6 cm long blade has a slight curve resembling a sage leaf, making it perfect for cutting tasks.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Handle: Traditionally made from Manech sheep horn, a Basque breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship and Cultural Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, local artisans handcraft these knives, ensuring their quality and uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, more than just a tool, the Pottolo knife symbolizes Basque identity and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reflects the Basques' attachment to their land and their pastoral way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, many buy the Pottolo as a souvenir or collectible item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines practical utility with cultural richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsmanship and local tradition enthusiasts particularly appreciate this precious knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Nail Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5cm\/6CM carbon steel blade and Manech horn handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you wish, it is possible to inlay a silver medal representing a Basque cross in relief made by the Basque jeweler RODON from Biarritz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach knife is a unique piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt may not necessarily be the knife in the photo that you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt will be in the same spirit, with a horn that may be light, flamed, or dark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher absolutely prohibited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLOW 2 TO 3 WEEKS FOR CUSTOMIZATION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOMIZE YOUR KNIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou have the option to engrave a name, initials, a logo, or other on the blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut also on the wooden or horn handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt's your turn to play!!!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Couteau Talaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55965020389720,"sku":"28340","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0577\/4168\/files\/couteau-basque-pottolo-manech_5eb30488-0274-47b3-8275-f801e60ee47f.jpg?v=1777195985","url":"https:\/\/www.singular.shop\/es-intl\/products\/pottolo-small-basque-shepherds-knife-manech","provider":"Singular Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}