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Higo is one of the most beloved models for Rockstead Knives fans around the world, and HIGOⅡX, with a custom Dark Matter Gold (DMG) carbon fiber coating and a titanium back layer, is one more step in the pursuit of perfection. The blade is made of ZDP189 super stainless steel and features a unique convexity with gradually reduced angle (30 degrees at the middle and 24 degrees at the tip). The variable blade angle is the result of Rockstead's long quest for superior sharpness and cutting ability.

Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 66.7HRC
Handle: anodized titanium and Dark Matter Gold carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 138g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by warranty certificate with full technical specifications

With Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. Sakai, Japan, they are currently marketed with the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for 20 years has been producing quality knives so much to have been awarded the highest award among the knife craftsmen in Japan, you demonstrate exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and tightness of the wire both in terms of innovation for and materials used for the construction techniques.

Blade: ZDP189 rolled stainless steel at 66.6 HRC inside and VG10 at 60.8 HRC outside
Handle: Same (real ray skin) and aircraft aluminum with black alumite treatment to HV400
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Lock: Liner Lock steel in 52HRC 402J2
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Under the brand name Rockstead, from Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed: created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for over 30 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended Use: Collection/Sportsman

Type of production: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: rolled stainless steel ZDP189 at 66.4 HRC on the inside and VG10 at 61.3 HRC on the outer cheeks
Blade treatment: mirror polish
Handle: Aluminum A6063S with anodization to Hv400 hardness and genuine Breed leather inserts
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.7mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 16.2mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin
Washers: steel
Closure: Sub FrameLock of 2mm. made of SUS402J2 stainless steel at 50HRC
Clip: deep pocket, 1mm. 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Shinogi Zukuri type blade sharpening

Extremely limited edition Platinum Label series folding knife with Mokume damascus blade and heads produced in only 20 examples each with a different coloration of the wood briar. Each specimen is therefore unique and differs from the previous one.

Intended use: collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craftsmanship, assembly and finishing
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Blade: made of Mokume stainless steel with VG-10 cutting edge, forged with rainbow damascus rolling, achieved through layers of stainless steel, copper and brass and hammered through Tsuchime technique
Handle: made of Mokume stainless damask steel and wood briar
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 208g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: handcrafted, removable and reversible, hammered stainless steel
Packaging: wooden box with Mcusta logos
Notes: Special and Limited Edition made in only 20 pieces for the Blade Show in Atlanta 2022

Retired from rivata collection - Rare Rockstead model produced in 2009 in SANMAI ZDP189 and ATS34 steel - the temper of this piece has reached a rare hardness of 67.4 hrc - Knife in like new condition.

Checked and certified by our internal laboratory - Collini Cutlery.

The best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed under the Rockstead brand, of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been producing quality knives for over 20 years so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan cutlers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and edge retention and in terms of innovation for materials used and for the construction techniques.

Blade: SanMai ZDP189 and ATS-34 stainless steel at 67.4 HRC
Handle: Same (real stingray leather) and aircraft aluminum with black alumite treatment at Hv400
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Closure: Liner Lock in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: 402J2 to 52HRC steel
Notes: Accompanied by a guarantee certificate with technical specifications.

Collini Cutlery is the official distributor of MCUSTA Japanese knives for Italy

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in damask laminated and hammered stainless steel with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Stainless Steel
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 192mm.
Thick when closed: 8mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

This knife blade is convex on both sides in the tradition of the highly praised Japanese sword. This shape is both sharp and strong, and can still slice cleanly through a sheet of paper even after the punishment of chopping and cutting through dried bamboo. Using this special blade shape is an excellent way of allowing an edge to be thick without sacrificing any of its sharpness. This knife is of preeminent sharpness. This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that will last for a long time. Even when used for rigorous cutting, the blade will not bite or catch thanks to its convex shape. Other knives will often bite or catch, and may acquire nicks if pulled out suddenly.

Blade: XR-7 steel at 64.3 HRC with DLC treatment
Handle: Same (real breed leather) and aeronautical aluminum with Hv400 black alumite treatment
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Closing: Liner Lock in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a warranty certificate with technical specifications.

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 186g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attack
Package: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won in 2007 the prestigious "Knife Of The Year Awards" Blade Show with a project realized in collaboration with SOG

Collini Cutlery is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives

Destination of use: sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and artisan finishes
Lama production: Japan
Blade: in laminated stainless steel damascus with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
Weight: 78g.
Closure: Joint Slip
Clip: -
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos with fabric sheath
Note: -

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: sanmai sharp stainless steel with VG-10 59 / 60HRC and External cheeks damask nickel to 33 layers
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Corian
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 193mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 98g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Steel
Sheath: -
Notes: -

Mcusta - Series Katana - MC-0041C - knife

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: laminated steel with sharp VG-10 to 59/60 HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 194mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 96g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Mcusta - Basic Series Rosewood - MC-0014R - knife

Intended use: Sport

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Stainless VG-10
Treatment Lama: Satin
Handle: Rosewood wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 96g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Sheath: -
Packing: brown cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Mcusta - Tsuchi Green - MC-163D - knife

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes 

Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Damascus steel rolled and hammered with sharp VG-10 to 59/60 HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 94g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Rockstead - SAI Titanium ZDP-189 - knife

Blade: ZDP-189 in 66.8HRC
Handle material: titanium
Blade length: 80 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.7 mm.
Overall length: 190 mm.
Weight: 140g.
Closure: liner lock
Sheath: Black leather
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Production: Japanese crafts
Blade: Stainless steel Chrome 7
Handle: made entirely of titanium
Closure: Back Lock
Closed Length: 110mm.
Blade length: 84mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm
Length open: 182mm
Weight: 52g.
Notes: -
Packaging: Cardboard Box

producción: artesanías japonesas
Hoja: Acero inoxidable Chrome 7
Mango: Acero almohadones y G10 ebonita carpetas con latón
Cierre: Lock Back
Longitud cerrada: 110mm.
De la hoja: 84 mm.
Grosor de la hoja: 2 mm
Longitud abierta: 191 mm
Peso: 68g.
Notas: -
Embalaje: Caja de Cartón

Mcusta - Jazz Knife Damascus Cocobolo Ebony African MC-0171D - knife

Collini Cutlery is the official distributor for Italy of Japanese knives Mcusta

Intended use: sporivo / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade: VG-10 59/60HRC
Treatment Blade: -
Blade Production: Japan
Handle: wood cocobolo and ebony wood african with steel insert
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 193mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 90g.
Lock: Liner Lock
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Sheath: Cordura
Notes: -

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in damask laminated and hammered stainless steel with cutting edge in VG-10 at 59 / 60HRC
Handle: Stainless Steel
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 192mm.
Thick when closed: 8mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

Intended Use: Sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: damascus steel laminate and hammered with sharp VG-10 to 59/60HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 94g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

Intended Use: Sport / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: damascus steel laminate and hammered with sharp VG-10 to 59/60HRC
Handle: Aluminum
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 110mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 94g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless Steel
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Mcusta
Notes: -

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 lab is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forge steel (especially damascus) with which he made various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for finishing (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative use - and the color combinations of rare impact his accomplishments make unique and unmistakable in view of the cutlery world and at home, have earned him the prestigious Master title.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Japan
Blade: Forged by hand, damask laminated with sharp Hitachi Shirogami to 64HRC
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 168g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: Cardboard Box
Notes: entirely hand-made by Takeshi Saji

Intended use: sports

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: VG-10 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Ebony wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 96g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: in cordura, attention may vary from what is shown in the photo
Packaging: brown cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

La Coltelleria Collini è distributore ufficiale per l’Italia dei coltelli giapponesi MCUSTA

Destinazione d'uso: Sportivo/Collezione

Tipo di produzione: taglio industriale - montaggio e finiture artigianali
Produzione Lama: Japan
Lama: in acciaio SanMai con tagliente inox VG-10 59/60HRC e guance esterne in damasco al nickel a 33 strati
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: Micarta
Lunghezza lama: 87mm.
Spessore della lama: 3mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: 110mm.
Lunghezza totale: 193mm.
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 98g.
Chiusura: Liner Lock
Clip: in acciaio
Fodero: -
Note: -

Collini Cutlery is the official distributor of MCUSTA Japanese knives for Italy

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - craft assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: in SanMai steel with VG-10 stainless steel cutting edge at 59 / 60HRC and outer cheeks in 33-layer nickel damask
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Iron Wood
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 194mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 92g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -

Intended use: Hunting / collection

Type of production: industrial cutting - assembly and handcrafted finishes
Blade: full tang steel sanmai with sharp steel VG-10 to 59/60HRC cheeks and external nickel damascus 33 layers
Blade Production: Japan
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 183mm.
Balance: on the branch of lower guard
Weight: 42g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: Black leather
Notes: -

Rockstead - About HPC - knife

With the brand Rockstead, Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, are currently marketed the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: stainless Hitachi YXR7 to 64.8HRC coverage HPC 3micron - Hv1800
Handle material: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400 and skin of Breed
Blade length: 82 mm.
Blade Thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 189 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Lock: Liner Lock 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.