In a small village north of Florence, Tuscany, a family of master craftsmen has been continuing the artisan tradition of knife production for 5 generations (since 1895) without interruption.  It is an incredible testimony of art, culture, tradition, and respect for one’s roots, which I felt compelled to get to know better.

It takes one-hour and good gears to drive from the center of the Tuscan capital, where I live, to climb the hills and reach the village where I'm headed, Scarperia, where the workshop of Coltellerie Berti can be found. The trip also involves passing through a fairytale landscape, more challenging than those of familiar Tuscan postcards.