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RETIRED KNIFE FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, has light surface scratches on the steel handle
* Available on the market: Seventh generation of the model, produced only between 1999 and 2001, currently out of catalogue and out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Signs on blade: None
* Handle marks: light surface scratches
* Box: Present, complete and in excellent condition
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: Present
* Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Originally launched in 1987, the Co-Pilot was sold as a small travel knife with a two-inch blade, designed to be carried on airplanes so you never give up a handy pocket or money clip once you arrive at your destination. Times have changed, but the design continues to prove its full validity.

Intended use: Sporty/Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: In stainless steel ATS-55
Blade finish: satin
Handling: stainless steel
Blade length: 51mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Closed length: 76mm.
Total length: 127mm.
Weight: 74g.
Locking system: Back Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: carton box, manuals and warranty
Note: Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, shows some signs of wear and tear and some imperceptible traces of oxidation on the GunKote finish
* Available on the market: Out of production since 2009
* Sharpness: Factory sharp, excellent
* Marks on blade: Some minor cosmetic signs of oxidation on the GunKote finish
* Marks on handle: Some signs of wear due to age
* Box: Not included
* Sheath: Black leather, pancake style, in excellent condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not included
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Designed to tackle the most extreme challenges, the Chris Reeve Aviator is much more than just a knife: it is a survival legend. Forged from a single block of steel and designed with surgical precision, this compact and extremely robust tool has accompanied pilots, operators, and enthusiasts to every corner of the world.

The watertight hollow handle, A2 steel blade with tactical finish, and functional rear serrations make the Aviator a reliable companion in any scenario, from the jungle to the desert. A perfect balance between military engineering and refined craftsmanship.

Produced until 2009, today the Aviator is a coveted collector's item and an icon for those who refuse to compromise on form, function, and history.

Intended use: Survival / Light Utility

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: A2 carbon steel with a hardness of 55/57HRC
Blade finish: GunKote 
Handle: integral, hollow, with screw-on rear cap made of aluminum
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 205 mm.
Weight: 180 g.
Sheath: black leather, pancake type, made in the USA
Packaging: -
Notes: Product discontinued since 2009; rare collector's item complete with original certificate