Save the date because the event is one not to be missed: on the first weekend of July, the splendid town of Alghero, in the Italian island of Sardinia, will become the capital of the Sardinian knife. There, at least twenty Masters of the Sardinian Knifemakers Guild will exhibit their works of art, gathered in the shadow of the Sulis Tower (Torre Sulis, in Italian), also known as the Torre dello Sperone (Spur Tower), which was part of the defensive apparatus of the city of Alghero (L'Alguer in Catalan). The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Alghero, the Metropolitan City of Sassari and the Alghero Foundation.
L'Alguer Knives Show: the best of Sardinian knives on display
On Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July 2025 in Alghero, it will be possible to take an evocative journey to discover the Sardinian knife and, above all, the talented craftsmen who today, more than ever before, carry on this tradition with passion and skill. It is also thanks to them that the Sardinian knife has become and continues to be a true symbol of Mediterranean culture, appreciated by collectors in every corner of the world. The Corporazione Sarda Coltellinai (Sardinian Knifemakers Guild) was founded in 2015 in Nuoro on the initiative of twelve masters and aims to protect and safeguard the Sardinian craft knife in full respect of tradition. Today, the Guild has about forty members.
Those who will pass through Alghero on 4 and 5 July 2025 will have the unique opportunity to see a "dream team" of extraordinary craftsmen gathered at the tower: here is the provisional list at the time of publishing the news, in alphabetical order.
L'Alguer Knives Show: the list of participants
At the time of publishing the news, Masters Paolo Calaresu, Giovanni Careddu, Andrea Cazzari, Angelo Cocco, Simone Cuscuzzu, Matteo Dore, Gianmario Fogarizzu, Giuseppe Galante, Giuliano Leoni, Tore Lorrai, Gianpiero Murgia, Michele Raccis, Aurelio Serci, Michele Sferragatta, Raimondo Sistigu, Tonino Spanu, Enrico Sulis, Edilio Vacca, and Antonio Zara have confirmed they will attend. This list will be updated in the event of further participations.
The exhibition will start on Friday 4 July from 4 p.m. to midnight, and the following day it will open at 10 a.m. and close at midnight. Admission to the event is free, all the more reason not to miss it.
To find out more please visit the website of the Sardinian Knifemakers Guild (Italian language website).
Photo gallery: knives from some of the Masters exhibiting at L'Alguer Knives Show
