Hunting Knives: reliability and durability in the wild

The Bird & Trout is a compact knife with a sheath, designed to offer advanced functionality in a minimalist format. It features a secure and comfortable grip and a blade made of Elmax powder steel, prized for its excellent edge retention. The blade profile features a convex edge for efficient and controlled cutting performance.

The knife comes with a safety sheath equipped with a dual-locking system, designed to ensure stable and secure carrying. The system allows for carrying on either a belt or around the neck. 

Intended Use: Hunting / Light Utility

Manufacturing Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: Sweden
Blade: hidden tang, made of Elmax stainless steel at 62 HRC
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Thermorun
Blade length: 69 mm
Blade thickness: 4.3 mm
Overall length: 161 mm
Weight: 79 g
Sheath: Zytel, belt-mounted for vertical carry
Notes: Convex edge

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: knife from 1992 in perfect mechanical condition and excellent aesthetic condition, showing only a few small scratches on the steel heads
* Available on the market: Out of production and difficult to find, model marketed in the 1990s
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: very small scratches/hairlines on the steel heads
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Buck 551, often known as “King Charles II,” is a vintage folding knife produced in the United States between the early and mid-1990s in limited quantities.

Appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts of historic American knives, it is a more compact version than other Buck models from the same period, designed for everyday use but with careful workmanship and reliable materials. 

The 420HC stainless steel blade offers good edge retention and corrosion resistance, while the laminated wood scales with polished steel bolsters give it a classic, understated look that echoes the style of traditional Buck knives.

Intended use: EDC / Sports / Hunting

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 420HC stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: steel bolsters and laminated wood
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Closed length: 98mm.
Overall length: 168mm.
Weight: 70g.
Locking system: Back lock
Clip: -
Packaging: -
Notes: vintage knife from 1992, previously purchased, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

* Provenance: collected from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: discontinued
* Sharpening: factory
* Signs on blade: none
* Signs on handle: none
* Box: -
* Sheath: equal to the new
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: -
* Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside Skinner takes the classic skinning knife to the next level. Designed with a traditional line and a handle angle designed to maximize ergonomics, it offers surprising comfort even during prolonged use. The blade pin features wide knurls (jimping) that ensure safe grip control, while the generous finger choil allows for a stable and precise hand position during the most delicate work phases.

Born from the Lone Wolf philosophy, this knife reflects a deep dedication to the outdoors: combining the contributions of professional hunters, modern technology, and a timeless traditional style, the result is a reliable and high-performance tool, designed to accompany you when it really matters. This is your knife.

Intended use: Sporty / Collection

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: Full tang in N680 stainless steel with stonewashed finish
Handle: Wood
Blade length: 6.4mm.
Blade thickness: 3.1mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Balance: Backward
Weight: 148g.
Sheath: leather
Note: Design by Lone Wolf Knives, Manufactured by Benchmade - Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Pocket adventure, boundless spirit.
For Michigan custom knife maker Matthew Gentry, the call of nature is a break from the everyday: a time to find oneself, recharge energy and experience silence as a profound experience. Just like the Böker Plus Pocket MUK - a faithful, essential and enduring companion.

Inspired by the legendary Nessmuk hunting knives of explorer George Washington Sears, the Pocket M.U.K. is a compact fixed blade with a distinctive convex Skinner blade made of Swedish 14C28N steel, already proven in the most demanding conditions. The blade profile, full tang construction and ergonomic brown Micarta grips ensure precise cuts, maximum stability and full control in every situation.

Perfect for hunting tasks such as game butchering, outdoor meal preparation or splitting and carving wood-a true versatile camping knife. The stonewash finish gives the blade a rugged, authentic character, while knurling on the back enhances safety during use.

Supplied with a perfectly fitting Kydex sheath. And with it, freedom-wrapped in the morning dew.

Intended Use: Light Utility / Hunting

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: China
Blade: ful tang in 14C28N stainless steel
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 61mm.
Blade thickness: 2.4mm.
Total length: 170mm.
Weight: 69g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, with multi-position clip attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos
Notes: Design by Matthew Gentry

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never used, solely removed from its original packaging.
* Commercially available: Commercially available.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Marketed by the manufacturer in a clear plastic bag, absent
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Little Bugger is a fixed knife designed by Matt Graham, a survival expert, ultra-marathon, triathlon, climbing and martial arts athlete. Matt created this knife to meet the need for a compact, sharp and sturdy knife that could be carried without bulk, perfect for those involved in extreme sports or activities in harsh environments. Lightweight and durable, it is ideal for those looking for a versatile tool that can be taken anywhere, even when leaving everything else at home.

The knife is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight, with a total weight of less than 115g., perfect for outdoor activities such as ultra-marathons or climbing. The sheath is equally lightweight and can be easily worn on a belt or backpack thanks to its J-clip, which also allows it to be worn with shorts without the risk of it falling out.
The slim, straight blade shape combined with the Scandi sharpening technique provides outstanding performance for precision cuts and everyday use.

Intended Use: Light Utility

Production Type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang in 1095 carbon cciaium at 56/58HRC
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 6.05mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Total length: 146mm.
Weight: 105g.
Sheath: Kydex, with loop clip
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection, never used, like new

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In excellent condition
* Available on the market: unique specimen
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Sheath: handcrafted, hand-sewn leather
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: Yes
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Renato Cassol, expert hunter and well-known knife maker from the province of Biella, is famous for his handcrafted knives. Using fine materials and traditional techniques, Cassol creates knives appreciated for their quality, aesthetics and functionality, embodying the tradition of Italian cutlery.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel 60-62 Hrc

Blade finish: mirror
Handle: walnut root and ebony with alpaca guard
Blade length: 78mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Weight: 83g
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-sewn leather
Packaging: /
Notes: knife previously purchased, from a private collection

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Absolutely like new, untouched, never used, never put in the sheath - Supplied with box and warranty - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended Use: Sporting / Hunting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Maniago - Italy
Blade: full tang stainless steel M390 59/61 HRC
Blade treatment: PVD Stonewashed
Handle: stainless steel M390
Blade length: 60mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Weight: 70g.
Sheath: leather sheath
Packaging: Cardboard box with GiantMouse ACE logos
Notes: Design by Jens Anso & Jesper Voxnaes - Knife withdrawn from private collection, absolutely like new

Vintage folding knife made by the well-known Spanish house Aitor

Intended use: Sports

Type of production: semi-artisanal
Blade: 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: Spanish
Handle: brass and wood with Cocker engraving
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 163mm.
Balancing:
Weight: 83g.
Blade lock: back lock

Intended use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: full tang in 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: USA
Handle: kryton
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 197mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note: late 90s production "

Finnish artisan knife.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and construction quality.

Intended use: Hunting / Sports

Type of production: artisan
Blade: 59HRC carbon steel
Lama production: Finland
Handle: bone with brass bolster
Blade length: 63mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 165mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 84g.
Sheath: Brown leather
Note:

Intended use: hunting / collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm.
Overall length: 231mm.
Closed Length: 140mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition

Emerson - EDC-2 multitool TAN G10 - knife

Intended Use: Tactical / Military / Multipurpose

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Taiwan
Blade: Stainless steel 440C
Treatment Lama: black
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Closed Length: 105mm.
Overall length: 173mm.
Thick when closed: 16mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 134g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clips: stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Emerson
Notes: utility knife with lock tools

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, 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: traditional Japanese, ray skin and rattan
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 184mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original line, but functional, well that is coupled alletradizionali manufacturing techniques and materials used.
The blades are in fact hardened coal until Adavere a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after having been hand-hammered, back and sides are covered with clay and the wire refreshed to 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, flexibility and penetration. Each knife is then polished and sharp hand-polished and finished in every detail.

Blade: Stainless DNH7
manicatura: Micarta
Blade length: 60 mm.
Handle Length: 70 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 164 mm.
Sheath: Leather brown handmade with horizontal mounting of the knife
Weight: 122 g.

Note: Being craft knives, and finishes for slightly differing from each other, the knife itself may not be identical to that represented in the images.

Finland Ahti - Tikka 62 - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch
Blade length: 63mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 170mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 50g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives