vintage knives

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED AND USED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased and used
* Condition: Good overall condition, with evident signs of age and use
* Commercial availability: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Resharpened
* Marks on blade: Present, with scratches, abrasions and surface dulling consistent with age and use
* Marks on handle: Present, with natural patina and signs of use on the stacked leather washers
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, original leather sheath, heavily used and showing signs of age
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The SOG S1 Bowie Vietnam 5th Special Forces Group is one of the most representative knives in the history of SOG Specialty Knives and the model with which the American brand began its production during the second half of the 1980s. Made in Seki, Japan, the S1 was created as a tribute to the famous knives used by members of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) during the Vietnam War.

It is important to distinguish the S1 from the original “sterile” military knives actually used operationally during the conflict: the commercial SOG model instead reproduces the commemorative configuration of the famous MACV-SOG Bowie, featuring the U.S. Army Special Forces crest on the blade together with the marking “VIETNAM 5th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP”. This strong historical identity, combined with the quality of Japanese manufacturing, has made it one of the most recognizable and sought-after vintage SOG knives among collectors.

Production was entrusted to Ichiro Hattori in Seki, one of the most important names in Japanese knifemaking. The substantial Bowie blade is made from SK-5 carbon steel, hardened to approximately 57-58 HRC, with the characteristic dark gun-blue finish combined with polished surfaces. The handle uses traditional stacked leather washers stabilized with epoxy resin, completed by a sturdy metal guard and pommel.

This example features the classic SOG Specialty Knives logo on one side of the ricasso and, on the opposite side, the markings “SEKI-JAPAN”, the Special Forces crest and the inscription “VIETNAM 5th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP”. It is also accompanied by its original black leather sheath, complete with sharpening stone pocket and a large Special Forces crest embossed on the lower section. The original period identification label is still present on the back of the sheath.

The example offered here comes from a private collection and has actually been used. The blade shows scratches, abrasions and surface marks, both on the blued and polished areas; the leather handle has developed a noticeable patina and shows wear consistent with its age. The original sheath is also heavily used, with leather wear, marks and widespread abrasions. Its condition should therefore be considered good in relation to its age and nature, but it should not be compared with a display-grade or NOS example.

These very characteristics tell the story of an authentic SOG S1 made in Seki: a knife that, regardless of its cosmetic condition, retains all the appeal of one of the founding models of the brand and today represents a particularly significant piece for a collection dedicated to American military knives and Japanese SOG production from the 1980s and 1990s.

Intended use: Military / Collection
Production type: Industrial
Model: S1 Bowie - Vietnam 5th Special Forces Group
Country of manufacture: Seki - Japan
Model production period: 1986 - 2005
Blade: SK-5 carbon steel
Hardness: 57-58 HRC
Blade finish: Gun-blue / polished
Blade profile: Bowie
Edge: Plain
Handle: Stacked leather washers stabilized with epoxy resin
Guard and pommel: Metal
Blade length: Approx. 159mm
Blade thickness: Approx. 7.1mm
Overall length: Approx. 273mm
Weight: Approx. 349g
Sheath: Original black leather sheath with sharpening stone pocket and Special Forces crest
Notes: Previously purchased and used knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, NOS (new old stock), never used or removed from its original box
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present and perfect
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Created in 1986 as the second official model of the newly formed SOG Specialty Knives, the S2 Trident is not just a knife, but a bridge between the past and the present. Designed in honor of the Navy SEALs and special units that operated in Vietnam, it draws direct inspiration from the legendary MACV-SOG knives of the 1960s, “sterilized” and lethal tools used in the most secret missions of the conflict.

Produced during the company's golden age in Seki, Japan, the Trident combines elegant lines and combat functionality: a thick, balanced AUS-8 steel Bowie blade with impeccable satin finish; ergonomic and durable black micarta stacked washer handle; and the engraved Navy SEAL symbol, a seal of belonging to an elite group. The leather sheath with sharpening stone completes a package designed for operators and collectors.

The S2 Trident is the most refined tribute to SOG's operational past: a homage to the military tradition of Vietnam reinterpreted with Japanese craftsmanship. Today, with a very high rarity index, it is considered one of the most sought-after pieces by military knife collectors, not only for its build quality, but for the history embodied in its blade.

Intended use: Military / Collection

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Stacked micarta rings
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Total length: 278 mm.
Balance: rearward, 1 cm from the guard
Weight: 312 g.
Sheath: leather with pocket for sharpening stone (included)
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Knife from the 1980s withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear and age on the wooden handle with a deep notch on the tang with material missing a couple of mm thick near the lanyard hole and some signs of age and wear on the steel heads and steel blade. The sheath is in good condition, never used on a belt, also with signs of age on the outer surfaces and on the automatic button
* Available on the market: Out of production since the 1990s
* Sharpness: Factory sharpness, could be improved
* Marks on blade: Small scratches visible against the light due to age
* Marks on the handle: Small scratches on the steel heads and wood, part of the wood missing near the hole for the lanyard
* Box: Missing
* Sheath: Present and in good condition, with some signs of wear due to the passage of time
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Missing
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: AUS-6 stainless steel with concave sharpening
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Cocobolo wood, steel heads, and brass internal plates
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 100mm
Total length: 172mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: Back Lock
Sheath: sturdy brown leather with white stitching, belt loop, and snap button for fastening
Packaging: -
Notes: rare sports knife, practical and sturdy, produced between the 1980s and 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

Nontron Traditional Pocket Knife - Chaperon Model
This traditional pocket knife from Nontron is one of our best-sellers, a true symbol of the craftsmanship of COUTELLERIE NONTRONNAISE. The Chaperon model helped make Nontron's iconic French traditional knife famous. It features a turned brass ferrule, a hoof handle made of burnt boxwood, and a polished finish, giving this knife an elegant and refined appearance.

Nontron is a small commune located in the Dordogne department in southwestern France that has a long tradition in the production of handcrafted knives. Its history related to knife making goes back centuries, and even today the town is famous for its high-quality handcrafted knives. The Nontron knife is a true icon of French tradition, prized for both its aesthetics and functionality.

Intended Use: Sporting/Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Nontron, France
Blade: Stainless steel 
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Boxwood and brass
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Length closed: 88mm.
Total length: 160mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: without locking systems

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition.
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: Slight: a few small scratches and abrasions on corners and clip; small oxidation marks on hardware
* Box: Present and original (full set).
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present (full set)
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Tactical knife/EDC produced in the late 1990s and designed by martial arts expert James Keating,

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janich, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production Type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless steel 154CM 
Handle: aircraft grade aluminum with non-slip Kraton inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 107mm.
Total length: 183mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm
Weight: 90g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Master of Defense logos

The Buck 124 was originally designed in 1966 as a dive combat knife called the Nemo. The model then went into production in 1967 and was offered with either a dive sheath (NEMO) or a leather sheath (FRONTIERSMAN). The knife was the same and has remained so to this day.

In the 1960s about 300 examples were produced and they had black phenolic handles with white Teflon spacers. Then in the 1970s it had a fluctuating production, with very poor sales numbers, until in '73 it was offered with a "Buckarta" (Micarta) handle and began to find favor with the public, with over 10000 examples sold until the early 1980s. Until 1983 model production remained high, and in 1984 a version of the FRONTIERSMAN with a Pakkawood handle was introduced; the 1984 version did not have the patent logos engraved, the 1985 version had the patent engravings, and from 1986 the knife began to have the production date engraved on the blade.

Therefore, our proposed model is from 1984.

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Classic Buck model dating from 1984, first series with wooden handle - Overall in very good condition, with no particular noticeable marks, with a few small scratches on aluminum guard and pommel - Scabbard in excellent condition - Original factory sharpening, but underperforming - Lacking box and certificates - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended Use: Hunting / Utility / Multirole / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang, 425M stainless steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade length: 159mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 377g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: absent
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, 1984 specimen, overall in very good condition

Iconic knife produced by Puma and dating back to the late 1980s, characterized by a then very modern line and a very advanced steel for the time (154CM).  Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in very good condition - Never used, never sharpened, still with factory sharpening - A few small marks on the right side handle, in concomitance with the sheath that goes to hook the knife through a pin that tends to irreparably rub the handle itself - Supplied with original wooden case and leather sheath - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

Intended use: Collection / Vintage / Tactical

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Germany
Blade: stainless steel 154CM
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: Integral, stainless steel and Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 285g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: wooden case
Notes: 1980s Vintage knife - Limited edition of only 500 pieces, numbered on the blade, specimen 170 of 550 - Knife withdrawn from private collection globally in excellent condition

Knife from private collection - Vintage model (presumably early 90's) from Maison Coutellerie Thiers - In very good condition, never used for cutting, still shows some small signs of wear due to past time - Supplied with original leather sheath, with some small signs of wear - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended Use: Collection/Sportsman

Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of Production: France
Blade: Stainless steel Z70CD15 (440A)
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: stainless steel and dark green stamina wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Weight: 95g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: not present
Sheath: leather, with belt loop
Notes: knife from private collection in excellent condition

Withdrawn from a private collection, this American Buck Model 500 made in 1987 turns out to be exclusive because of the gold leaf engraving on the blade commemorating the Loon, the iconic swimming bird of Ontario, Canada, and the limited edition of only 250 pieces - Like-new condition, never used, with original Buck warranties and manuals and accompanying 1987 Canadian $1 coin, also dedicated to the Loon - Checked and certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade Production: USA
Blade: Engraved 420HC stainless steel
Blade Finish: Polishing
Handle: Walnut wood and Alpacca (Nickel and Silver alloy)
Blade Length: 78mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 187mm.
Thickness when closed: 18mm.
Weight: 135g.
Closure: Back Lock
Package: wooden box, original care and maintenance manuals and warranty certificate of the time
Notes: Limited edition made in only 250 numbered examples on the blade (example 169 of 250) - 1987 specimen withdrawn from private collection, in like-new condition.

Intended use: hunting / sport

Type of production: Industrial seeds
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: solid aluminum, with rubber inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 172mm.
Closed Length: 98mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 110g.
Sheath: nylon and leather
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the early 90s, brand new, mint conditions

Intended use: hunting / collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 180mm.
Closed Length: 107mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 66g.
Sheath: nylon and leather
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition

Anno di produzione: Anni '90

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Lama: in acciaio inox 420 satinato
Paese di produzione: Italia - Maniago
Manicatura: ABS
Lunghezza lama: 70mm.
Spessore della lama: 2.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: 92mm.
Lunghezza totale: 160mm.
Peso: 50g.
Chiusura: Back Lock
Clip: -
Fodero: -
Note: -

Anno di produzione: Anni '90

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Lama: in acciaio inox 420
Paese di produzione: Italia - Maniago
Manicatura: osso di giraffa colorato
Lunghezza lama: 70mm.
Spessore della lama: 2.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: 92mm.
Lunghezza totale: 160mm.
Peso: 84g.
Chiusura: Back Lock
Clip: -
Fodero: -
Note: l'articolo inviato potrebbe differire leggermente per colorazione e sfumature rispetto a quello presente in foto

Anno di produzione: Anni '90

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Lama: in acciaio inox 420
Paese di produzione: Italia - Maniago
Manicatura: osso di giraffa colorato
Lunghezza lama: 70mm.
Spessore della lama: 2.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: 92mm.
Lunghezza totale: 160mm.
Peso: 84g.
Chiusura: Back Lock
Clip: -
Fodero: -
Note: l'articolo inviato potrebbe differire leggermente per colorazione e sfumature rispetto a quello presente in foto

Anno di produzione: Anni '90

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Lama: in acciaio inox 420
Paese di produzione: Italia - Maniago
Manicatura: osso di giraffa colorato
Lunghezza lama: 70mm.
Spessore della lama: 2.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: 92mm.
Lunghezza totale: 160mm.
Peso: 84g.
Chiusura: Back Lock
Clip: -
Fodero: -
Note: l'articolo inviato potrebbe differire leggermente per colorazione e sfumature rispetto a quello presente in foto

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available: No
* Sharpening: YES
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: wooden
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Type of production: Industrial
Blade: 440A steel
Blade Treatment: -
Handle: G10 Black
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 80g.
Note: -

Harley Davidson Freedom Blade 1999 Limited Edition - Knife

Intended Use: Collection

Official Harley Davidson Product Freedom Collection Limited Edition 5000 pieces produced by United Cutlery

Type of production: Industrial
Production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: stainless steel 420
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Metal
Blade length: 230mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 430mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 780g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Support: wooden wall with leather
Packing: Guard and false gold plated - Warranty - Cardboard box logos with The Expendables
Note: Certificate of authenticity '- serial number engraved on the blade

Othello Solingen Germany by Anton Wingen - Bowie Knives - Knife

Othello Solingen Germany by Anton Wingen JR - brand famous in the 80s and 90s

Intended Use: Hunting

Type of production: craft
Blade: stainless steel 440
Production Blade: Germany
Handle: deer
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade Thickness: 6mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 295mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 374g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Notes: vintage knives

Aitor - Desollador 347 180 - knife

Vintage folding knife made by famous Spanish house Aitor

Intended use: Sport

Type of production: semi-homemade
Blade: Stainless steel 440
Treatment Blade: -
Production Lama: Spanish
Handle material: brass and wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Overall length: 200mm.
balancing:
Weight: 136g.
Sheath: -

Intended use: Hunting / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade Production: USA
Blade: damascus carbon
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Sambar deer heads with Alpaca
Blade length: 81mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 153mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 102g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Bear MGC
Notes: -

Intended use: Sport

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Germany
Blade: stainless steel 4034
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: aluminum
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 200mm.
Thick when closed: 1.5 cm
Balance: -
Weight: 126g.
Closure: Lock Botton
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Boker
Notes:

Intended Use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: Spain
Blade: Stainless steel 1.4116
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Brass and Pakkawood
Blade length: 72mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 155mm.
Weight: 84g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: -
Notes: 1990s vintage knife