Sfarziglia - Fighting Knife Of The Neapolitan Camorra

A short description of the Sfarziglia (or Sfarsiglia) - the legendary deadly knife of the Camorra, a secret criminal society emerged in the Kingdom of Naples in the mid-19th century. These knives were used for internal hierarchical duels within the Camorra: In order to climb up the career ladder within the organization, a member of the society had to challenge a higher-ranking Camorrista to a “zumpata“ - a ritual hierarchical duel.