Collection of folding knives “Paya Brothers”
Dies Adolfo Lopez Palop, the artisan knifemaker
This past April, died on good artisan knifemaker, Adolfo Lopez Palop, borned in Alcaraz (Albacete).
Commercial retired, begins in the profession of a self-taught way, and ends, manufacturing himself awesome and unique folding knives.
From here we honored this good craftsman, and a better person. R.I.P.
An article by Angel Ñacle about Adolfo, appeared in the newspaper The Tribuna.es, in February 2009.
1st Fair of Handcrafted Cutlery by A.C.A.E in Villarrobledo (Albacete – Spain)
During the 8th and June 9th, 2013, will be held at the facilities of the City Council of Villarrobledo (Albacete – Spain), the first Craft Fair organized by ACAE. The fair will be opened by one of the most recognized experts in the history of Spanish knife and folding knife Mr. Rafael Martínez del Peral and Fortón. Emphasize the dedication, enthusiasm and work of the master craftsman, Mr. Diego Castillo Canadas, from Villarrobledo and member of the association ACAE, promoting and organizing such event. The Fair admission will be free for over 18 years. The times will be: On Saturday 10:00 to 14:00 H. and 16:30 to 20:00 H. On Sunday 10:00 to 14:00 H.
“ARCOS BROTHERS S.A.” Cutlery factory on TVE1
On 14/05/2013, the TV program “Manufacturing – Made in Spain” was premiered on TVE1, where issued, how knives are manufactured in Albacete, showing for it, the famous factory of cutlery “ARCOS BROTHERS S.A.” from Albacete (Spain).
The cutlery video starts at minute 30 ‘: 53”.
