Historical, Fantasy and Katana Swords: Japanese and Collectible Blades

The knife from Rambo: First Blood, the first installment in the series, is one of the most famous examples of a modern survival knife. Designed by master knife maker Jimmy Lile at the specific request of Sylvester Stallone, it was not intended as a simple prop, but as a real, functional and useful tool in an extreme survival context.

In the film, John Rambo is a former Green Beret veteran of Vietnam, an expert in guerrilla warfare and environmental adaptation. The knife becomes a symbol of his self-sufficiency: a sturdy blade, a serrated back for cutting wood and thin metal, a hollow handle with a waterproof seal to hold a small emergency kit (matches, string, hooks), and a flat pommel that can be used as a hammer or mallet. A sharpening stone was also integrated into the sheath, highlighting the philosophy of “don't depend on anything other than what you carry with you.”

The design of the Rambo 1 knife anticipates the myth of the lone hero capable of surviving against nature and man, and defines an aesthetic that would influence the production of survival knives for the entire following decade. Even today, the original Lile models are considered highly collectible items, testimony to the union between cinema and true knife-making artistry.

Intended use: Collection 
Blade: 420J2 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin finish and gray coating
Handle: Hollow, made of die-cast aluminum, with the exterior wrapped in paracord; the rear has a screw cap with a bushing that allows access to the compartment containing all the survival accessories (windproof matches, needles, fish hooks, etc.).
Blade length: 225mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Handle length: 105 mm.
Total length: 349 mm.
Balance: Forward, 21 mm from the lower guard branch.
Weight: 418 g.
Sheath: Leather, with sharpening stone.
Notes: Limited and numbered edition with John Rambo's signature on the blade and sheath.

The knife from Rambo: First Blood Part II — often called the “Mission” or “Rambo II knife” — is the work of master American knife maker Jimmy Lile.

Created at the request of Sylvester Stallone, the model was designed not as a simple movie prop but as a real survival knife: a long, sturdy blade, partially serrated back, and handle designed for prolonged use and to hold small emergency accessories. 

Lile's design, much more aggressive than the knife in the first film, emphasizes the character's transformation into an even more operational and autonomous figure in the field.

The film, released in 1985 and directed by George P. Cosmatos, helped transform this knife into a popular icon: from a functional tool to a symbol of adventure and resilience.

Intended use: Collection 
Blade: 420J2 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin finish and black coating
Handle: Hollow, made of die-cast aluminum, with the exterior wrapped in paracord; the rear has a screw cap with a bushing that allows access to the compartment containing all the survival accessories (windproof matches, needles, fish hooks, etc.)
Blade length: 10.5 inches.
Blade thickness: 0.2 inches.
Handle length: 100 mm.
Total length: 385 mm.
Balance: Forward, 2 cm from the lower guard branch.
Weight: 505 g.
Sheath: Leather, with diamond sharpener. 
Notes: Limited and numbered edition with John Rambo's signature on the blade and sheath.

USED KNIFE, TAKEN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased and used
* Condition: In good overall condition (see accompanying photos)
* Commercially available 
* Sharpening: Resharpened by our workshop, also clean oxidation which has affected some portions of the edge, which is however back in working order
* Marks on blade: YES
* Marks on handle: YES, various superficial oxidation stains
* Box: Present and original, in cardboard
* Scabbard: in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Hunting / Outdoor

Production type: Industrial
Blade production: Taiwan
Blade: Stainless steel 440C differentiated hardening 58/45HRC
Blade Treatment: Mirror polished
Handle: Brass, ebony wood and leather rings
Blade length: 280mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 405mm.
Weight: 800g.
Scabbard: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: Accompanied by a whetstone.

The Outback is a clear homage to the knife used by Paul Hogan in the Mr. Crocodile Dundee films, in fact it faithfully follows its shape and dimensions.

ECLIPSE version, in 1095 carbon steel and sheath and handle in black leather

Intended Use: Hunting / Outdoor

Type of production: Industrial
Production Country: Taiwan
Blade: carbon steel in 1095 to 58 / 59HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polishing
Handle: brass and leather rings
Blade length: 280mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 405mm.
Weight: 800g.
Sheath: Black Leather
Packaging: cardboard box with Down Under logos, sharpening steel for sharpening
Notes: The Outback is a clear homage to the knife used by Paul Hogan in the movie Crocodile Dundee, it indeed follows closely the shape and size.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: China
Blade: AUS-6 stainless steel
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: Wood and avoriolina scrimshaw printed with "The Expendables"
Blade length: 300mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 440mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 675g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Guard and false gold plated brass - Warranty - Cardboard box with logos The Expendables
Notes: Exact replica behind movie licenses in the film directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone: The Expendables II (Mercenaries II)

Intended use: Hunting / Outdoor

Type of production: Industrial
Production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: 440C stainless steel hardened differentiated 58/45HRC
Treatment Blade: Mirror polishing
Handle: Brass, ebony wood and leather rings
Blade length: 280mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 405mm.
Weight: 800g.
Sheath: In leather, crocodile-like
Packaging: cardboard box with logos Down Under, sharpener for sharpening
Notes: The outback is a clear homage to the knife used by Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee movie, in fact faithfully reproduces the shape, size and material as the one used for filming.