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PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Knife manufactured in 2010, acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, with some signs of wear, especially on the sheath
* Available on the market: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small signs of wear, visible against the light
* Marks on the handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: Present, with some minor signs of wear that do not compromise its use
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Discontinued and increasingly difficult to find, the Chris Reeve Nyala is considered one of the most iconic and highly regarded fixed-blade knives in the Chris Reeve Knives lineup. Originally designed as a versatile hunting and outdoor knife, it represents one of the most successful interpretations of the modern field knife, combining clean lines, excellent ergonomics, and a full-tang construction designed to ensure absolute reliability.

Crafted from CPM S35VN steel and finished to the exceptionally high quality standards that have made the brand famous, the Nyala offers benchmark cutting performance, great durability, and a versatility that makes it ideal for outdoor use as well as for hunting.

Produced until 2020, the Nyala perfectly embodies Chris Reeve’s design philosophy: eliminating the superfluous to create a functional, durable, and uncompromising tool. Today, its limited availability on the market further enhances its appeal, making it one of the most sought-after models among both brand enthusiasts and collectors of contemporary custom and semi-custom knives.

Intended Use: Hunting/Sporting

Production Type: Midtech
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang, CPM-S35VN stainless steel, 58/59 HRC
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Brown canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Overall length: 216mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: Brown leather by G. Feller Casemakers
Packaging: Cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos; warranty certificates
Notes: 2010 knife previously purchased, from a private collection, full set

Microtech Socom knives are named after the U.S. Special Operations Command, abbreviated as Socom; an operational command under the U.S. Department of Defense Special Operations Command. Under its jurisdiction are some very famous units, such as the Navy SEALs, Air Force PJs, Army Rangers and others. A knife that borrows such a name must mean business, and the Microtech Socom series does! Thanks to high-quality materials that can withstand all the rigors of the battlefield. Knives built to last.

The Microtech Signature Series line is designed for customers looking for a more exclusive option than the already excellent standard models. Depending on the model, they are distinguished by the use of premium materials and finishes: such as carbon fiber, copper, Damascus, and DLC.

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

Type of production: Midtech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: M390 stainless steel 60-61HRC
Blade Finish: Black DLC
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Weight: 186g. (297g. including scabbard)
Sheath: made of Kydex Carbon Fiber, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Microtech USA logos
Notes: -

Microtech Socom knives are named after the US Special Operations Command, abbreviated to Socom; an operational command under the US Department of Defence Special Operations Command. Under its jurisdiction are some very famous units, such as the Navy SEALs, Air Force PJs, Army Rangers and others. A knife that borrows such a name must mean business, and the Microtech Socom series does just that! Thanks to high-quality materials that can withstand the rigours of the battlefield. Knives built to last.

The Microtech Signature Series is designed for customers looking for a more exclusive option than the already excellent standard models. Depending on the model, they are distinguished by the use of first-class materials and finishes: e.g. carbon fibre, copper, Damascus and DLC.

Intended use: Tactical / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Stainless steel M390 60-61HRC
Blade Finish: Dark Dual Tone, Black Dark Washed and Black DLC
Handle: G10 Urban Camo
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Weight: 186g. (297g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Kydex Carbon Fibre, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Microtech USA logos
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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased from Lorenzi's cutlery shop in Milan, via Monte Napoleone, presumably in the 1980s.
* Condition: In good condition
* Commercially available: the craftsman long ago stopped making knives.
* Sharpening: Factory original, can be improved, with some cosmetic abrasion
* Marks on blade: Small marks and slight hairlines also on the through-guard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks.
* Packaging: absent
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original, stamped "Coltelleria Lorenzi," with marks given by use and time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: absent.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/tactical

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang stainless steel, steel composition not stated (presumably RWL34 or 440C)
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: nickel silver through-guard and brown micarta grips, with red spacers
Blade length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Weight: 97g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, with stainless steel back clip
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably from the 1980s, previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Knife withdrawn from private collection, dating back to the late 1980s, overall in very good condition - Never used, still has factory thread - Checked, certified by our in-house lab.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: O1 carbon steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: micarta and brass
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 307mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 414g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection dating back to the late 1980s, overall in very good condition

Intended use: Outdoor / Tactical

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: full tang in CPM-3V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 195mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 327mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 380g.
Sheath: in leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Bark River logos
Note: -

Destinazione d'uso: Caccia/Sportivo

Tipo di produzione: Midtech
Paese di produzione: USA
Lama: full tang In acciaio inox CPM-S35VN 58/59HRC
Finitura lama: Stonewashed
Manicatura: Brown canvas Micarta
Lunghezza lama: 95mm.
Spessore lama: 4.5mm.
Lunghezza totale: 216mm.
Peso: 175g.
Fodero: in Cuoio marrone by Gfeller Casemakers
Confezione: Scatola di cartone con loghi Chris Reeve; certificati di garanzia
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