Line: Capuchadou
Made In: Thiers, France
Steel Type: Stainless
Handle Materials: Assorted Exotic Wood
Total Length: 230mm
Edge Length:106mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Blade Height: 22mm
Weight: ~155g/Each
Traditional hand-cranked Italian pasta extruders, Torchio (not to be confused with the pasta type) have been around since the 1600s in some form or another. Bottene's patented design, the "Bigolaro," was invented in 1875 by Francesco Bottene, and has stood the test of time as hydraulic and electric machine extruder presses have taken over the industry.
There are dozens of different pasta dies that fit the Bigolaro, so you and your family (or restaurant) can make just about any array of different pastas. Typically the Bigolaro are fastened to a bench (sold separately) and the extruded pasta is simply clipped by scissors at your desired length into a bowl on the ground.
This size model is the "B" size, and fits about 1 lb of pasta dough, and weighs ~11 lb.
Constructed of solid brass, the Bigolaro will last decades and decades; it's built like a tank. It comes with two dies, rigatoni and spaghetti, with the option to purchase 2 extra die for tagliolini and tagliatelle. If you are a fan of making pasta (or just eating it), these will be one of your most cherished tools that you can truly pass down through the generations.
Brand: Coutellerie Maria
Made In: Saint-Laurent-du-Var - France
Line: BigDog
Style: Folding
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Concave
Blade Steel: XC75
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade Length: 80mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Frame Construction: Solid
Opening Mechanism: Two Fingers/Pinch
Locking Mechanism: Friction/Thumb Lever
Handle/Scale Material: Ebony
Handle/Scale Color: Natural Wood
Blade Finish/Color: Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Open: 202mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Spine Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 163g
Sheath/Clip: Purchased Separately
Lanyard Hole: N/A
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.