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Maserin is 60

Maserin, a maker of fine fixed blade and folding knives in Maniago, Italy, celebrates 60 years in the industry in 2020.

Coltellerie Maserin originally began making knives in Maniago, aka “the city of knives,” in 1960. Born in 1934, company founder Fervido Maserin started work at the age of 14 in a factory that produced knives, scissors and tools for agriculture. In fact, he was so committed to his job that he worked it seven

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