Historical, Fantasy and Katana Swords: Japanese and Collectible Blades

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.

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased knife.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present, original, with some external abrasion
* Scabbard: Not present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The Hisshou, meaning “certain victory,” is the modern incarnation of the Samurai fighting sword. Designed by James Williams, it is a specialized tool intended for military personnel and special forces operators. James developed this design to meet the specific demands of coalition forces abroad, who needed a more powerful tactical tool than his already widely used Hissatsu from CRKT.

Historically, military swords have been designed according to the combat environment. Long swords, such as the English broadsword and the Japanese katana, were primarily used in open battlefields. Enclosed or confined combat required shorter swords, such as the sailor's machete and the Japanese wakizashi, close in size to the Hisshou.

Intended use: collection/tactical

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: China
Blade: Daido YK30 carbon steel (better known as O2 steel)
Blade treatment: Satin finish and mirror polish
Handle: Samekawa (Breed leather) and cotton weave
Blade length: 310mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 465mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 470g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: wooden display case with manufacturer's logos
Notes: discontinued knife, previously purchased, from private collection

Intended use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Lama production: Taiwan
Blade: 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: kraton
Blade size: 140mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Weight: 238g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in cordura.
Note:

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.

From the dynamic universe of the "Blade" film comes this authenticated and officially licensed reproduction of the "Blade Trinity", directed from the final film in the trilogy.

This piece dating back to 2005 was designed directly from the original film studio prop and measures over 30cm in length. Every detail has been precisely replicated to satisfy even the most demanding collectors.

The 16.5cm long blade is made of mirror-polished 420 stainless steel and the handle features an antique silver plated finish with solid metal parts and a black rubber handle.

Each dagger is accompanied by a black enameled wood and stainless steel display stand featuring BLADE's logo medallion, from which the blade can be removed for display.

This collectible is a must for fans of the daytime vampire hunter, Blade, played by Wesley Snipes, in his final conflict against the vampires in the film "Blade Trinity", written and directed by David S. Goyer.

Direttamente dal remake cinematografico firmato da Michel Gondry, il set di coltelli da lancio utilizzato da Kato, il fido compagno di Green Hornet (il calabrone verde). Tre pezzi, da esporre su un elegante display laccato nero. Edizione ufficiale (su licenza Columbia Pictures), limitata a 2000 pezzi e numerata progressivamente.

Lama: Acciaio 420
Lunghezza totale: 152 mm.
Larghezza lama: 73 mm.
Spessore lama: 2.5 mm.
Peso: 52 g.
Bilanciatura: centrale
Note: -