custom knives

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Wander Tactical. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically, we used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an ease of regrinding. and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of extrene steel and by the laminated structure.

Tryceratops model .:

Use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, in Japanese laminated steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and external SUS410 (stainless steel) scales
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 130mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: in kydex black
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted - Wander Tactical certified

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer tool life

thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built on the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the side facing (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the external layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, on a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although the steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the side steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multi-state steel or damascus pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: black titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Wander Tactical. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically, we used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an easy regrinding. and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of extrene steel and by the laminated structure.

RAPTOR model:

Use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, laminated Japanese steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and SUS410 (stainless steel) external scales
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in green kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted - Wander Tactical certified

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting abilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer tool life

thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built on the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the side facing (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the external layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, on a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although the steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the side steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multi-state steel or with a damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Knife withdrawn from a private collection, in like new condition. - Checked, certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

Intended use: hunting / military

Type of production: artisanal
Production Lama: america
Blade: 440B stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: micarta, brass and duralumin
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 296mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 327g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Black Leather
Note: -

Intended use: Utility / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Iron Washed
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 289g.
Sheath: in leather
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical guarantee
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

One of a Kind, entirely handmade on commission, inspired by Tom Brown's famous Tracker knife. Withdrawn from a private collection, overall in excellent condition, it shows some small signs of oxidation on the blade finish. Never used, never re-sharpened, it still has the original sharpening of the craftsman - Checked and certified by our laboratory.

Intended use: Hiking / Heavy Utility

Type of production: Custom
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Sleipner 60 / 61HRC high carbon steel
Blade treatment: Raw with Passive Oxidation
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 627g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with leather loop for horizontal wear on the belt
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Craftsman
Notes: one-off, made on commission, inspired by Tom Brown's famous Tracker knife - entirely handmade

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forges steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, vegetables, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 303mm.
Weight: 239g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj
Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forges steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 235mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 365mm.
Weight: 200g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj

Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Tou-Maki (Rolled Rattan) and snakeskin
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 272mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 192g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Snake Skin
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 290mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 250g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in wood
Packaging: Cardboard box

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (prefecture of Fukui), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji Steel products (especially damask) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishes (mostly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact make his accomplishments unique and unmistakable in the panorama of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended Use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminate with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: Tsuka-ito (plot typical of Japanese Katana) black cotton
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 340mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: Advanced
Weight: 510g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Painted wood with leather belt loop
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 65mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 83g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.

The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who forge each knife by hand

Characteristics of the knife: Mr. Masanobu Okada

Use: collection / sports

Blade: three-layer clad steel with a 62 / 63HRC Shirogami cutting edge
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: black paracord
Packaging: -
Blade length: 60mm
Total length: 165mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Production: artisanal
Weight: 79g

Sheath: in kydex handcrafted by Simone Tonolli

Type of production: handmade
Production Country: Italy
Blade: D2 steel 59 / 60HRC
Treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Overall length: 220mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 338g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok attack
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handmade; there may be slightly different from the one shown in the pictures

The version of the Zuava with sundial, very particular, carries on the blade the engraving of an ancient drawing of sundial, functioning. The hard is in brass.

Type of production: artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: X50CrMoV15 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: ox horn
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 190g.
Closing: retention spring
Packaging: elegant box with Recommendations logos
Sheath: fabric case

Craftsmanship is beautiful because it is varied

The colors of the materials with which the handmade products are made may vary from those shown in the images.

Horn, wood and cornotech are raw materials that by their nature have a marked variability from one supply to another: it is the beauty of quality materials. Add craftsmanship, where the craftsman's hand never makes the same gesture: it's the beauty of craftsmanship. Combine all this and you will always have a different and unique product. It is always different from the one and unrepeatable product that we must necessarily photograph if we want you to understand what we are talking about and what we are offering you.

The "Roman" testifies to the widespread mentality in the Papal States for which the knife was considered as a faithful friend to be constantly worn "in his pocket" and to be unleashed at the first hint of a fight or for an immediate response.

Many elements constituting the "Roman" bear witness to the offensive use that distinguished this knife: the sharp blade, the decorations of the lattice handle or fish bone that served to improve the grip, the locking system with fixed spring that prevented the knife could close up accidentally and that at the time of the opening emitted a dry noise that exalted the aggressive expression.

Destination of use: collection

Type of production: artisan
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Country of production: Italy
Grip: engraved ox horn
Blade length: 130mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 160mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Weight: 106g.
Closure: rear ring lock
Notes: made entirely by hand in the city of Scarperia (FI)

Weight: 140g.

Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Excellent condition, has small marks and scratches on the titanium sleeve, factory sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-artisan
Country of production: USA
Blade: in CTS-XHP Black stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: Grade 5 titanium
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 122mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 187g.
Opening: titanium thumbstood for right-handers
Washers: Steel ball bearings
Closing: Framelock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Blade production: Usa
Blade: CPM S35 VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: full titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 245g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium custom flamed clip
Sheath: -
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Collector's knife from a private collection - unique piece made by the American knifemaker and forger John David Evers - Like new condition - Checked and certified by our Collini Cutlery internal laboratory.

Intended use: collection

Type of production: custom
Blade production: USA
Blade: 1084 forged artisan steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: G10
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 260g.
Sheath: John David Evers is a former US Army Ranger, deployed several tims thru the years, overseas.

He grew up in Texas, in a ranch, and developed an early passion for knives since the first one he was gifted, which never left his side.
Knowing what using a nife actually means, he became a bladesmith creating his own style and blades preferences, at the beginning for those who were serving , stretching later on to every day use tasks and lately, a forged line for kitchen cutlery .

All of John’s works are in 1084 steel, no CNC machining, blanks or mechanical aids: hammer, anvil and forged each and every time, differently.
So you can call every work a ‘one of a kind’ , as it truly is.
His passion for details led him to use different kind of handle materials, ranging from natural and exotic woods - with carbon fiber or other available materials inlays - to G10 and micarta for those who prefer syntetic, weather-proof tools.

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel to 59 / 61HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw Finish
Manicure: Micarta
Blade Length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 205g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, compatible with tek-lok attachments (not supplied) or usable as neck knife
Packing: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; There may be differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: 67-layer laminated and hammered stainless steel Japanese damask with 59 / 60HRC VG-10 cutting edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Ebony wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 96g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Craftsman.
Notes: entirely handmade

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

Rolled steel - imported into Italy from Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. Already in 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths in fact combined different materials to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that the swords from Samurai have been preserved to the present day becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we are now able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals taken individually:

- Longer tool life
thanks to the use of very high quality steel with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade once hardened, achieves hardness and cutting performance decidedly higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built with the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the lateral coating (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at the galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although normally the steel becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multi-layer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For optimum performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multistate steel or with damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Collector's knife from a private collection - Daghetta model made by the famous Italian knifemaker Max around the early 2000s - Like new condition - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: Collection / Gentleman

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: Damasteel 61/62 Hrc damascus steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: damasteel damask bolster, carbon fiber with titanium liners
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 129g.
Closing: Liner Lock
Clip: in damasteel damask
Sheath: -
Notes: ONE PIECE - custom knife handcrafted by Max

Massimiliano Salice Sanna, called Max is a master knife maker "of the first hour", active for a quarter of a century. Specialized in the construction of folding knives, he is constantly looking for new materials and innovative techniques. Max is a master of the Italian guild of knife makers, born in 1958, a Roman by birth and a Tuscan by adoption.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisan by Maestro CIC Sergio Consoli
Lama production: Italy
Blade: full-tang in RWL-34 60 / 61HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: carbon fiber
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Thick when closed: 19mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 138g.
Closing: Liner Lock
Clip: carbon fiber
Sheath: -
Packaging:
Notes: Handmade by Maestro Sergio Consoli - knife number 271 made in 2009

Acknowledgments

I currently make a limited number of knives a year and participate in some exhibitions, where among other things I have won my first prizes:

in 2005 at LAME SOTTO I PORTICI in Romano di Lombardia (BG) I was awarded the "best table on display"

always in the same year at the CULTER-EXPO in Novegro (MI) as "best folding knife"

moreover, I ranked second in the competition organized by LAME D'AUTORE magazine as the best fixed hunting blade

then in 2007 at "Scarperia" I won the third prize as the best closable

but above all again in 2007, I achieved, to my great satisfaction, the level of MASTER OF ITALIAN COLTELLINAI CORPORATION, recognition received at the first exam taken.

Presentation of the craftsman

Creating a hand knife is what I consider a real art form.
The satisfaction of seeing an object that comes from your own hands, that takes shape and that reaches mechanical, artistic and aesthetic perfection is what pays me more for all the hours of work and effort it takes to create a knife completely by hand.

The passion for "cutting irons" has always been in me since I was a child and has grown with me until the almost sudden decision to build my first knife on my own, it was a "need", almost an inner need that I couldn't put it off, my hands and my mind had to start creating, of course what I had always been passionate about ... the knife!

I started at 40, in 2003, practically self-taught, I had no manual work experience, but I had been a mechanical designer for many years and this allowed me to know perfectly the technique and all the various stages of mechanical processing.

Currently I am a member, with the rank of Maestro, which is the highest, of the Italian Knifemakers Guild, an association recognized all over the world for the seriousness and above all quality of execution that all its members must maintain over time.

What I do now is what I consider my art form ..., to create "handmade, hunting and collectible knives".

They are knives made entirely by hand, only with an infinite series of files, a small drill for the holes and a sander for the concave grinding of the blades, nothing else!
I make above all folding knives, which satisfy more my desire to build perfect mechanical objects and perfection in the smallest details, even inside where they cannot be seen, is what distinguishes a hand-made knife from an industrially made one .

The mechanics must then be made in the best possible way, without counting the hours of work, only in this way the final result is guaranteed.

Of course, over the years I have refined my technique and currently I have improved even more the mechanics by inserting a system of ball bearings on the blade rotation, which guarantee an absolutely perfect seal and allow the blade to close and open without the slightest friction and with an incredible sweetness.

With regard to the blades, I am experimenting with new types of hardening, which give hardnesses of 62-63 HRC and allow exceptional wire holding and cutting quality for all types of use.

Pathically I make all the knives on my initial design, they are all unique pieces made completely by hand down to the smallest details, one at a time, only in this way, in my opinion, a knife can be considered "handmade".

Regarding the materials that I use, I can say that for the blades I prefer RWL34 steel which is sintered from powders and guarantees the total absence of internal defects, sometimes I also use damask, both stainless steel and carbon, for the uniqueness 'that they donate to the knife, since each damask is always different from another.

For the handles, one of the most beautiful materials is the mammoth tooth, which can be found in a variety of colors, all beautiful, I also use the fossil ivory of mammoth, various briars, titanium and carbon fiber.

Most of the knives, however, are made entirely of steel, in order to then be engraved, always and rigorously by hand, to transform the knife even more into a real work of art ...

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: 67-layer laminated and hammered stainless damask with VG-10 cutting edge at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment:
Handle: Ebony
Blade length: 50mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 120mm.
Closing system: friction without lock
Weight: 54g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: cardboard box - certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Craftsman
Notes: entirely handmade and exclusive Collini Cutlery

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

Rolled steel - imported into Italy from Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. Already in 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths in fact combined different materials to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that the swords from Samurai have been preserved to the present day becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we are now able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals taken individually:

- Longer tool life
thanks to the use of high quality steel with a high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built with the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the lateral coating (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at the galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although normally the steel becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multi-layer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For optimum performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multistate steel or with damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Collector's knife from a private collection - Model TTFF1 by Medford with custom Black Blood treatment and black coating of the sleeve by Dino Picco by Wander Tactical - Excellent condition with original box - Regrinded - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Blade production: Usa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: aluminum and titanium
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 252g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford - Black Blood blade treatment and handle repainted by Wander Tactical designer Dino Picco

Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Beautiful and rare knife made in the late 90s by the famous American Knifemaker Frank Centofante, who passed away in 2009 - Like new condition. Never re-sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: Collection / Gentleman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade production: USA
Blade: ATS34 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: steel and mother of pearl
Blade length: 75mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 103mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Thick when closed: 10mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 86g.
Closing: Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: rare artisan knife made by the well-known American cutler Frank Centofante who recently passed away, serial number 008

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: in 67-layer laminated and hammered stainless damask with VG-10 cutting edge at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: G10
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 168mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 46g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: cardboard box with certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Craftsman.
Notes: entirely handmade and exclusive Collini Cutlery

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

Rolled steel - imported into Italy from Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. Already in 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths in fact combined different materials to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that the swords from Samurai have been preserved to the present day becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we are now able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals taken individually:

- Longer tool life
thanks to the use of high quality steel with a high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built with the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the lateral coating (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at the galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although normally the steel becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multi-layer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For optimum performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multistate steel or with damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel
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Type of production: Semi-Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Iron Wash
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 235mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 400mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 748g.
Sheath: leather
Notes: semi-artisanal series produced by Wander Tactical. This series differs from the custom line as it is made with standard finishes and materials and is characterized by the presence of the laser engraved Wander Tactical brand on the left side of the blade.
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Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Very rare model made by the famous knifemaker Brian Tighe in 2003 - Like new condition. Never re-sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

Intended use: collection

Type of production: custom
Blade production: U.S.A.
Lama: In handcrafted adamasco
Blade treatment: -
Handle: damask and mother of pearl
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 104g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: titanium
Sheath: -
Note: -

Intended use: Tactical / Heavy Duty

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: Titanium with bronze anodizing and black PVD shank
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 132mm.
Total length: 238mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 172g.
Opening: through the Karst pinball system
Closing: Framelock in titanium
Clip: titanium, removable, flamed
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

modern version of the classic USMC produced by Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Lama production: U.s.a
Blade: S35VN steel
Blade treatment: S35VN
Handle: G10 3-D surfaced multi-colored
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balancing: set back 1.5 cm on the guard branch
Weight: 488g.
Sheath: custom in leather
Packaging: nylon case, with zip closure and Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: collection / sports

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: 12c26 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: ram's horn
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 145mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 80g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: rigid package with artisan production certificate signed by Antonio Deroma
Note: -

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: in damask laminated stainless steel with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: G10
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 202g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loop attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with warranty and authenticity certificate issued by the Artisan.
Notes: entirely handmade and exclusive Collini Cutlery

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

The laminated steel - imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. Already in 1100 the Japanese blacksmiths experts in fact united different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting skills combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects created by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we can now have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery even by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that contains and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

Japanese laminated steel

- Longer tool life
thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the slab (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built with the principle of Japanese swords, multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the side cladding (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates a galvanic structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although normally the steel becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, a cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of aesthetic performance
Knives made with multi-layer steel or with damask patterns at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Destination of use: collection

Type of production: semi-custom
Lama production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel
Lama treatment: Satin
Handle: G10
Blade length: 94mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 130m.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 16mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 134g.
Closing: Plunge Lock
Clip: in steel
Notes: numbered series
Packaging: cardboard with logos Brian Tighe and Friends, Design by Brian Tighe, opening system on ball bearings of type IKBS with Carson Flipper opening

Blade: Carbon Steel
Handle: horn
Blade length: 225 mm.
Blade Thickness: 10 mm.
Overall length: 350 mm.
Weight: without covers g. 375 - g with sheath. 504
Sheath: leather and wood, handmade
Notes: every knife and 'entirely handmade in Nepal and also includes two small knives.

Blade: Carbon steel
Conformation: Flat blade
Kauri: Discovered
Aunlo-Bal: single black line engraved
Manicure: Black horn of polished and engraved buffalo
Finishes: Brass
Blade length: 260 mm.
Blade thickness: 9 mm.
Total length: 380 mm.
Karda: 120 mm.
Chakmak: 115 mm.
Weight: 490g.
Sheath: leather and wood
Notes: Original Nepalese knife made entirely by hand

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processing
The blades are carbon-hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: carbon DNH7, hand forged, with hardened clay tempered at 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (breed skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 170mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 210g. without saya

Note: Since these are handmade items and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the knife you ordered may not be identical to the one shown in the images.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: in Niolox 59HRC steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 50mm.
Blade thickness: 3.4mm.
Total length: 120mm.
Closing system: frictionless without lock
Weight: 54g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: cardboard box - certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Artisan
Notes: entirely handmade

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: in Niolox 59HRC steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 50mm.
Blade thickness: 3.4mm.
Total length: 120mm.
Closing system: frictionless without lock
Weight: 54g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: cardboard box - certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Artisan
Notes: entirely handmade

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: in 59HRC Niolox steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.4mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Closing system: titanium sub linerlock
Weight: 122g.
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: unpacked - certificate of guarantee and authenticity issued by the Artisan
Notes: entirely handmade