Pattada

Pattada (Sardinian: Patàda, Pathàda) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of Cagliari and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Sassari.

There are numerous knife shops where local artisans produce these blades by hand.

[citation needed] Many Pattadese are engaged in the production of Pecorino Sardo cheese; the surrounding countryside is largely pasture.

[citation needed] Ewes are raised for their milk, which is made into cheese at the local co-operative.

[citation needed] Pattada borders the following municipalities: Benetutti, Buddusò, Bultei, Nughedu San Nicolò, Nule, Oschiri, Osidda, Ozieri.

A craftsman making a knife in Pattada