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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available currently still makes this model, but with different steels and handles
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: no
* Marks on handle: a few very small spots of wear on the matte titanium finish.
* Box: original fabric case.
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended Use: Collector/Sportsman

Production Type: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Thailand
Blade: ZDP-189 and ATS-34 rolled steel
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: Titanium 6AL4V flamed, with carbon fiber spacer
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 124mm.
Total length: 197mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 145g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium 6AL4V flamed and anodized
Packaging: cotton pouch with Velcro closure
Notes: Made entirely by hand by Yuna Knives, in its own craft workshop in Thailand - Each knife is unique in shape, workmanship and color

The Freedom XL is not just a knife, but a fragment of freedom hand-forged in Italy. Imposing in form and unique in essence, it is born from the encounter between strength and refinement: the D2 steel blade with a Marble finish speaks to the power of the material, while the Tan G10 and black Micarta handle embodies the solidity of artisan tradition.

With a length of 392 mm, its presence is felt, balanced by a recessed core that invites control and precision. Protected by a Kydex sheath designed to accompany it everywhere, the Freedom XL exists outside of time and catalogs: only two examples in the world, each with its own soul, destined for those who seek not a tool, but a rare and unique companion.

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Marble
Handle: G10 Tan + Black Micarta
Blade length: 233mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 392mm.
Balance: rear
Weight: 585g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loop attachment, M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Packaging: no packaging - supplied with certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: discontinued model, handmade, only two examples made: one with clip point and one with drop point.

Born from a collaboration with Alessandro Padovani, international martial arts and self-defense instructor and founder of Safer Faster Defense, the Wander Tactical Bad Medicine has been produced in a limited edition of only 12 pieces.

This knife embodies a lifetime of experience dedicated to real combat, firearms training, and modern defense, translating years of research and teaching into a blade designed for efficiency, robustness, and absolute reliability in critical situations.

Intended use: Tactical / CQB

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Acid
Handle: “F” Green Micarta
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 223 mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 204 g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex, with M.O.L.L.E.-compatible belt loop.
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: Entirely handmade knife, in every part - Limited edition of only 12 pieces.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife handmade in 2021, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: in excellent condition, unused and kept solely in a collection
* Available on the market: Currently out of catalog and cannot be ordered/obtained from the craftsman
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: in excellent condition, with signature and date of manufacture
* Manuals, Certificates, and Guarantees: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity with date and technical data of the model
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

THE LEGEND
Jimmy Lile (1933–1991), known as “The Arkansas Knifesmith,” was one of the most important American knife makers of the 20th century. Born in Russellville, Arkansas, he made his first knife at the age of 11 and devoted himself professionally to knife making in 1971.

He is famous for the legendary Rambo knives, designed for real use with 440C blades, hollow handles, and innovative details. He was president of the Knifemakers' Guild, and his works were commissioned by presidents and celebrities.

He died in 1991, leaving a legacy of the highest caliber in custom and collectible knives.

THE PRESENT
Today, the Lile Knives, LLC brand is owned by John Hill of McKinney, Texas. In the 1980s, John was already collaborating with Bob Rankin on the sale of original Rambo knives, and in 2003 he co-authored a book dedicated to Lile's work.

After Jimmy's death, John maintained a strong relationship with Marilyn (Lile) Miller and purchased the Lile brand from her to continue producing high-quality replicas of the movie knives, adhering to custom knife standards and guaranteeing Marilyn royalties.

Since 2011, John Hill has been collaborating with Vaughn Neeley, former owner of Timberline Knives, to produce limited editions of Rambo knives that are prized by collectors. Today, Vaughn produces the entire new “Cerakote™ Series,” while the “Utility Series” is produced under his supervision, keeping alive the tradition and quality of Jimmy Lile's original models.

THE KNIFE
“The Mission” is one of the most iconic survival knives ever made, born from Jimmy Lile's vision to combine extreme functionality and military design.

Featuring a stainless steel blade finished entirely with bead-blasting to eliminate reflections, this model combines tactical aesthetics and real performance.

The back is equipped with aggressive serrations, while the hollow handle, wrapped in paracord, integrates a compass and allows for the transport of small tools.

The multifunction guard features screwdriver tips, making it a complete survival tool. Produced in a limited edition, “The Mission” represents the perfect synthesis between a combat knife, field tool, and collector's item.

Intended use: Collection / Survival

Type of production: entirely handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-154CM stainless steel
Blade treatment: Titanium Grey Cerakote
Handle: 316 stainless steel, hollow, waterproof, paracord coated; 316 stainless steel through guard; screw-in aluminum tang with integrated glass breaker and Pyser Optics NATO internal compass
Blade length: 253mm.
Blade thickness: 7 mm.
Total length: 393 mm.
Weight: 573 g.
Sheath: black leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry, with craftsman's signature and date of manufacture
Packaging: supplied with warranty certificate with date of manufacture and technical details
Notes: iconic knife used in the Rambo films, entirely handmade, with LILE logos and serial number. Previously purchased, never used, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife from 1981, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts; the blade shows signs of mechanical friction on the back due to opening and closing in the handle
* Available on the market: Not available, craftsman no longer in business
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Small marks due to age and friction when opening and closing the blade
* Marks on handle: Several signs of wear visible on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: 1981 warranty certificate from Coltelleria G. Lorenzi in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

In the 1980s, Jimmy Lile developed an elegant folding knife with a button lock mechanism, known as the “Lile Lock.” This patented system consists of a front button on the handle that unlocks the blade when opening and locks it in the cutting position, ensuring safety and ease of use. The monolithic nickel-silver guides support the D2 steel blade, while the micarta inserts on the scales give the knife a refined look.

This is a generously sized knife, produced in limited quantities between the 1970s and 1980s. The numbered examples bearing engravings such as the patent number 4148140 are now highly sought-after collector's items of great economic value.

This folding model represents a perfect balance between functionality and collectible design: compact and easy to handle, with a reliable lock, high-quality materials, and meticulous details, embodying Lile's attention to craftsmanship even in a context other than the famous survival knife.

Intended use: Collectible / Sports

Type of production: Entirely handmade
Country of production: Arkansas / USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Nickel Silver handle with Red Micarta inserts and stainless steel rear spacer
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Closed length: 124 mm
Total length: 212 mm.
Weight: 198 g.
Closure: Lile Lock (Button Lock)
Packaging: supplied with a 1981 warranty certificate from the historic “Coltelleria G. Lorenzi” in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
Notes: extremely rare knife from 1981, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection, serial number 447 engraved on the blade and patent number “U.S. Patent No. 4148140” engraved on the back of the button lock.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: New, never used
* Commercially available: Larger limited edition and in VG10 steel, no longer commercially available, made only in 10 numbered pieces
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: originally sold without packaging
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

This exclusive knife, withdrawn from a private collection, is a true rarity, never used and kept in perfect condition. It is a limited edition, produced in only 10 numbered examples, no longer commercially available. Each knife has been checked and certified by our in-house laboratory, guaranteeing authenticity and quality.

Designed for versatile use in bushcraft and as an all-rounder utility, this knife is handcrafted in the UK by renowned British knife maker Rob Bayley, best known for the model used by Bear Grylls in his first television appearances in 2007

Intended Use: Bushcraft / All Rounder Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: United Kingdom
Blade: full tang in VG10 stainless steel
Finish: Satin finish
Handle: made of G10 with pin tubes and 300 stainless steel through-guard 
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 230g.
Sheath: black leather, with loops for horizontal carry
Packaging: knife entirely handmade by British knife maker Rob Bayley - model famous for being used by Bear Grylls in 2007 during his first TV appearances, larger limited edition and in VG10 steel, no longer commercially available, made only in 10 numbered examples

Designed to offer the ultimate in maneuverability and speed of action, the new Wander Tactical - Uro Primitive Custom Edition is distinguished by its 5 mm thick drop point blade, designed to ensure a perfect balance between lightness and strength. This configuration makes it particularly responsive and quick to use, ideal for those seeking a reliable yet dynamic tool in operational situations.

The pivotal point of the knife is the “primitive” machining done entirely by hand on the back of the handle, which seamlessly matches the texture already on the handle itself. An aesthetic and functional detail that enhances the handcrafted and distinctive character of the model.

Handcrafted in Italy, this high-quality knife combines functionality and attention to detail in a design designed for the most demanding enthusiasts.

Type of production: Handcrafted

Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade Finish: Raw
Handle: Micarta 
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 299mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 375g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop attachment.
Packaging: offered by the manufacturer without packaging, accompanied by certificate of authenticity
Notes: each knife is unique and handcrafted

Designed to offer the ultimate in maneuverability and speed of action, the new Wander Tactical - Uro Tanto Custom Edition stands out for its 5mm-thick blade, designed to be lighter and more balanced without compromising strength. This design choice makes it particularly responsive and quick to use, ideal for those looking for a reliable tool that is also dynamic in operational situations.

Handcrafted in Italy, this high-quality knife combines functionality and attention to detail in a design designed for the most demanding enthusiasts.

Type of production: Handcrafted

Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Indigenous
Handle: Micarta 
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 299mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 367g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop attachment.
Packaging: offered by the manufacturer without packaging, accompanied by certificate of authenticity
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

The Barracura Reverse from Wander Tactical is a unique handcrafted tactical knife. Its distinguishing feature is the reverse-cut blade, positioned solely on the top, making it ideal for draw cuts and advanced operational situations.

Forged from D2 steel with 59/61HRC hardness and Raw finish, it provides extreme strength and long-lasting sharpness. The Micarta handle ensures a solid grip even in the toughest conditions, while the backward balance offers optimal control in tactical use.

With a thermoformed, M.O.L.L.E.-compatible Kydex sheath and a weight of only 175g, the Barracura Reverse is an excellent choice for those seeking a compact, versatile and high-performance tool. Each one is handcrafted, making it a one-of-a-kind piece.

Use: Tactical/Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade Finish: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop attachment.
Package: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Dino Picco, knife maker and lead designer of Wander Tactical, has handcrafted a fixed blade model called Centuria that seamlessly blends the typical design of ancient Roman daggers with the iconic American combat knives of World War II.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 393g.
Sheath: Kydex, multi-position, with belt loops and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with certificate of authenticity and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously purchased
* Condition: overall in very good condition
* Commercially available handcrafted version no longer commercially available.
* Sharpening: factory sharpened, never resharpened
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: a few tiny little marks on carbon
* Box: present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Utility / Collection

Production type: MidTech
Country of Manufacture: USA (Wampum, Pennsylvania)
Blade: CPM-CruWear 63/64HRC steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: 5mm thick Carbon Fiber with stainless steel top folder
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Weight: 174g.
Closure: Shark-Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Demko logos
Notes: previously purchased knife from private collection - rare semi-crafted version (MidTech) personally made by the knife maker in his own workshops in Wampum, discontinued and no longer commercially available

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: 12/1990 model, overall in good condition, with a few small marks from time
* Commercially available: Limited edition, numbered model, made entirely by hand; craftsman passed away in 2009
* Sharpening: Re-sharpened, a few small marks on blade due to sharpening
* Marks on blade: A few small marks
* Marks on handle: A few hairlines on the bolsters and a small dent on the left micarta handle.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Suede leather case.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of authenticity with date of manufacture and craftsman's signature.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection/Gentleman

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: USA
Blade: stainless steel ATS34
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Stainless steel and Micarta
Blade length: 83mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 108mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 8mm.
Weight: 99g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: Suede leather pouch
Packaging: -
Notes: rare handcrafted knife made in December 1990 by noted U.S. knife maker Frank Centofante who passed away in 2009, serial number #049

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
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably from the late 1970s/early 1980s.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available: Rudy Ruana passed away in 1986, Ruana knives are still in production and orderable on their site with waiting lists, but in different configurations from this one.
* Sharpening: Factory original, improvable, with some cosmetic abrasion.
* Marks on blade: Small horizontal marks due to insertion and removal from scabbard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on the aluminum handle.
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original, with a few small marks given by age.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended use: hunting / light hiking

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: made of undeclared high carbon steel (presumably 1095 or 5160), hammer-forged, ground, individually oil-hardened and heat-treated using a zone tempering method that makes the back and tang of the blade softer than the cutting edge
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: cast aluminum directly on tang with beveled and riveted elk horn inserts. The tang runs inside the full length of the handle, and the cast aluminum produces a strong handle that is impossible to break.
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 190g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical carrying on the belt
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably late 1970s/early 1980s in excellent condition - previously purchased knife from a private collection

Company History.
In 1938, Rudy Ruana began making knives in a small store in Montana. Members of his family continue to this day to handcraft Ruana knives in the same store. In 1964 Ruana's son-in-law, Vic Hangas, left a job with a telephone company and put his artistic talents to good use, joining Ruana in the business. Hangas' son Mark began working in the business in 1976. In 1983, Ruana retired at the age of 80 and sold the business to the Hangas family. In 1984 Mike Hangas joined his brother and father and the company was incorporated. Rudy Ruana died in April 1986. He was honored with posthumous induction into the American Bladesmith Society's Hall of Fame in 1997 and Blade magazine's Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2002.

Ruana knives are still handmade in the small Montana store where Rudy Ruana began forging blades more than 80 years ago. In an era of outsourcing and diminishing Made in America products, Ruana knives are still handmade in the United States, with a focus on quality rather than quantity. Although some things have changed over the years, still using the same methods and much of the same equipment used by Rudy Ruana.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably from the late 1970s/early 1980s.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available On order, with waiting list.
* Sharpening: Factory original, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: Small horizontal marks due to insertion and removal from scabbard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on aluminum tang.
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended use: hunting / fishing / light hiking

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: O1 steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: leather rings, brass guard, duralumin pommel
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3.8mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Weight: 130g.
Scabbard: handmade, leather, for vertical carrying on belt
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably late 1970s/early 1980s in excellent condition - previously purchased knife from a private collection

History of the Model
The Model 7 was designed as a scaled-down version of the Model 3 Hunter.

Almost immediately, the idea of a scaled-down version of the new Hunter dawned on Bo Randall as an ideal knife for his fellow anglers. An avid fisherman since his youth, Bo regarded this new knife as a labor of love and immediately set to work on the project. At first he tried 4- and 4.5-inch blades, but then opted for the 4 1/2-inch one. Bo wanted the right handle for cleaning brook trout and similar sized fish, so he reduced the size of the handle of the new Hunter and changed its shape. Naturally, he called this model the "Fisherman," and some early prototypes with 4-inch blades were delivered to some dealers during the latter part of September 1945.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available On commission
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A couple of imperceptible marks on the satin finish, presumably from being inserted in the scabbard
* Marks on handle: No.
* Packaging: Zip pouch, original
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel ATS-34 60HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer Sambar with stainless steel 416 guard
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Weight: 80g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical belt carry
Packaging: zippered case and certificate of authenticity and guarantee from the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai
Notes: Designed and made entirely by hand in Italy by Master CIC Roberto Bernini, specimen dated November 2010 - Previously purchased, from private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available On order
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Packaging: Zip pouch, original
* Scabbard: Leather, pocket size, original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: sports/collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel M390 60/61HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 176mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 99mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Weight: 64g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: removable, titanium
Scabbard: Leather pouch
Packaging: Zip pouch and certificate of authenticity and warranty 
Notes: Designed and made entirely by hand in Italy by Franco "Frank" Bonassi, Decemnre 2019 example with serial number T27 - Previously purchased, from private collection

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in excellent condition, still with factory sharpening, a few small signs of oxidation - Distinguished by Copper Brush finish, not usual to find on Wander models and very rare ivory white G-10 handle - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Type of Production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Finish: Copper Brush
Handle: G-10
Blade Length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 340mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 605g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: supplied with certificate of authenticity and warranty dated 12/20/2020 - knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in excellent condition