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Buck - 122 Nemo Diving Knife 1967 White Teflon - PRIVATE COLLECTION
KNIFE ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent overall condition, with minor storage and handling marks consistent with its age
* Commercial availability: Discontinued - rare collector's model
* Sharpening: Apparently original factory edge
* Marks on blade: Minimal surface marks consistent with age; blade in excellent overall condition
* Marks on handle: Minimal surface marks consistent with age and storage
* Box: Present, original period box, with stains, yellowing and normal signs of age
* Sheath: Present, original Buck Nemo synthetic diving sheath, complete with retaining straps
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Original BUCK NEMO documentation with use and maintenance instructions included
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Buck 122 Nemo is one of the most fascinating and collectible knives from Buck's early production history and represents an important chapter in the development of the American brand. Introduced in 1967, the Nemo was specifically designed as a professional diving knife for divers requiring a strong, powerful and dependable tool for use in marine environments.
The Nemo design would subsequently give rise to the celebrated Buck 124 Frontiersman. During the earliest stages of production, the two models were essentially identical in terms of knife construction and were distinguished primarily by their equipment: the 122 Nemo was supplied with a dedicated synthetic diving sheath designed to be strapped to the leg, whereas the Frontiersman was marketed with a traditional leather sheath for outdoor use.
The example offered here belongs to one of the rarest and most desirable configurations within the Nemo/Frontiersman family: the early 1967 commercial production with white Teflon spacers. According to historical documentation from the Buck Collectors Club, the estimated production for this configuration was only 300-500 examples.
Its construction details are highly distinctive: a black phenolic handle, thin white Teflon spacers, a robust stainless-steel guard and the characteristic one-piece stainless-steel bird's-beak pommel, complete with a lanyard hole at the end.
The blade marking is also significant for dating the knife. The ricasso bears the simple two-line “BUCK / U.S.A.” stamp, without the 122 model number. Buck introduced systematic model-number markings only in later years, making this early configuration immediately recognizable to knowledgeable collectors.
The large plain-edge blade is made from 440C stainless steel, one of the reference steels used by Buck during this period and selected for its strong cutting performance, toughness and good corrosion resistance. Nevertheless, the Nemo's intended underwater use required particularly careful maintenance after exposure to salt water, something Buck specifically emphasized in the documentation originally supplied with the knife.
This example retains its rare original Buck Nemo diving sheath, made from rigid synthetic material and complete with adjustable straps for attachment to the diver's leg. The presence of the Nemo-specific sheath is particularly important, as it distinguishes this configuration from the contemporary Buck 124 Frontiersman.
The set also retains the original large two-piece ivory-colored Buck Knife box, typical of the earliest production period, and most importantly the rare original “BUCK NEMO” instruction sheet, in which Buck explained the characteristics of the steel and provided specific instructions for proper blade maintenance following use in water.
The knife is in excellent condition considering its age. The blade retains a very uniform satin finish and shows no evident corrosion; the handle, guard and pommel are likewise very well preserved. Only minor surface marks consistent with almost sixty years of storage and handling are visible.
The original sheath is complete and in excellent overall condition, with normal superficial signs of age. The box shows more evident staining, yellowing and storage marks, entirely consistent with its age. The original documentation is present and further enhances the historical importance and completeness of this set.
A 1967 Buck 122 Nemo with white Teflon spacers is already a highly significant piece in Buck history; finding one still accompanied by its original diving sheath, box and BUCK NEMO documentation makes this example particularly desirable for a collection dedicated to early Buck knives, American military and professional knives, or the history of diving knives.
Intended use: Professional diving / Collection
Production type: Industrial
Brand: Buck Knives
Model: 122 Nemo
Year / Variant: 1967 - White Teflon Spacers
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 440C stainless steel
Blade profile: Clip Point / Bowie
Edge: Plain
Blade finish: Satin
Marking: Two-line BUCK / U.S.A., without model number
Handle: Black phenolic material
Spacers: White Teflon
Guard: Stainless steel
Pommel: One-piece stainless steel, bird's-beak profile with lanyard hole
Blade length: Approx. 159mm / 6.25"
Overall length: Approx. 298mm / 11.75"
Sheath: Original Buck Nemo synthetic diving sheath with adjustable leg straps
Box: Original two-piece ivory-colored Buck Knife box
Documentation: Original BUCK NEMO instruction and maintenance sheet
Estimated production of this variant: 300-500 examples according to historical Buck Collectors Club documentation
Notes: Rare 1967 example with white Teflon spacers, previously purchased and acquired from a private collectionBU-NEMO-AP€1,139.34Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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Fallkniven - Krut - Laminated CoS & Figured Birch Wood - PRIVATE COLLECTION - SK6L - knife
KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, with a few minor signs of age on the guard and pommel
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: A few minor signs of age on the guard and pommel
* Box: Included
* Sheath: Included and like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Fallkniven SK6L Krut represents the perfect blend of Scandinavian tradition and modern high-end knife craftsmanship. Inspired by the great work knives of the Swedish forests, it is designed to confidently tackle the most demanding outdoor activities, from hunting to bushcraft, without sacrificing its signature Nordic elegance.
Its sturdy construction, handle made of fine figured birch, and CoS cobalt-laminated steel blade with a convex grind offer an ideal balance between strength, cutting performance, and edge retention. Rounding out the package is a high-quality leather sheath, designed to ensure safe transport and quick access to the knife.
“Krut,” an old nickname given to Swedish soldiers about two centuries ago and meaning “gunpowder,” evokes the rugged and reliable spirit of this model: a knife designed to accompany the user on any adventure, built to last a lifetime.
Intended Use: Hunting / Utility
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: Sweden
Blade: Hidden tang made of laminated stainless steel (SanMai) CoS at 60 HRC
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Figured birch wood with a through-guard and nickel silver pommel
Blade Length: 160 mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Overall length: 280 mm.
Weight: 268 g.
Sheath: Leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry
Packaging: Cardboard box with manufacturer’s logos
Notes: Previously purchased knife, from a private collectionF-SK6-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Buck - 124 Frontiersman Pakkawood 1984 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
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 / CollectionType 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 conditionBU-124PW-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
ExtremaRatio - Col Moschin Satin knife in San Mai V-TOKU2 - Limited Edition - knife
Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence
For this 2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Extrema Ratio. 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 re-sharpening. 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 external steel and by the laminated structure.
Col Moschin model: for this First Production Run a run of 11 pieces was produced, numbered from 1 to 11.
Special purpose cutting knife, specially developed for the 9th Col Moschin Parachute Assault Regiment, elite unit of the Folgore brigade.
Use: tactical, sports, hiking, collection
Blade: integral, in laminated Japanese steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and external SUS410 (stainless steel) scales
Handle: forprene
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: set back to 0.5cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 265g.
Sheath: modular tactical, from thigh or belt, in Nylon
Notes: Numbered edition - cardboard box with Extremaratio logos and certificate - being the cutting edge in carbon steel it is advisable, in order to keep the blade in perfect condition, to protect the edge with a light surface of oil.
As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.Rolled steel - imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from 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 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 side coating (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 steel normally becomes harder after quenching, 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, 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
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Museum Replicass Windlass - Primitive Bowie Knife - 400884 - knife
Intended use: sports / collection / hunting
Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Lama production: India
Blade: 1065 carbon steel
Handle: brown wood
Blade length: 300mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 465mm.
Balancing: 5 cm advanced
Weight: 542g.
Sheath: in brown leather
Packaging: cardboard box400884€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Othello Solingen Germany by Anton Wingen - Bowie Knives - Knife
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 knivesothelloB€213.11Out of stock -
Sog - Trident II - S2B - knife
Sog - Trident II - S2B - knife
Intended Use: sports / tactical / hunting
Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 278mm.
Balance: backward, at 1 cm from the branch guard
Weight: 312g.
Sheath: tactical leather
Notes: -2728€184.43
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Linder - Crocodile Hunter Bowie - New Version 2019 - 203630 - knife
New 2019 version, now with 31cm blade. (previously from 26cm.)
Intended use: Hunting / Collection
Type of production: industrial
Blade: in C60 (1060) steel with high carbon content - 58-59 HRC
Blade finish: Satin finish
Country of production: Solingen - Germany
Handle: Cocobolo wood with nickel-plated steel guard and knob
Blade length: 310mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 440mm.
Balance: Advanced
Weight: 656g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: new 2019 versionL203630€200.82Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Sog - Bowie II - S1T-L - knife
Sog - Bowie II - S1T-L - knife
Intended Use: sports / tactical / hunting
Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Treatment Blade: nitriding titanium
Handle material: leather rings
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 278mm.
Balance: backward, at 1 cm from the branch guard
Weight: 298g.
Sheath: tactical leather
Notes: -SOG-B2€245.90Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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For over 50 years, Coltelleria Collini has been a reference point in Italy for the world of specialized cutlery. Since 1968, we have been selecting sports, outdoor, professional, and collectible knives, collaborating exclusively with official brands, historical manufacturers, and master artisans.
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