VITTORIO MURA & FIGLI

Vittorio Mura, now deceased, was a real institution in Santu Lussurgiu. He was one of those blacksmiths who raised cutlery to the rank of art. His "resolzas", knives with folding blades, are highly sought-after and are the subject of a market. Collectors and tourists continue to visit his workshop, taken over by his three sons. He has passed on to them his passion and talent for highly crafted knives. The most elaborate pieces require hours of work, such as those with damascened blades. The prices can then soar.