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PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Availability on the market: Hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small abrasions visible against the light on the mirror finish
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Rockstead HIGO II in titanium is not simply a high-end folding knife: it is the ultimate embodiment of Japanese philosophy applied to cutting, where every detail is pushed to the limits of perfection.

The minimalist, flawless titanium handle serves as a counterpoint to a ZDP-189 blade hardened to extreme hardness and finished with an almost unreal mirror polish. The result is not merely aesthetic: it is a living surface, capable of gliding through material with a smoothness and continuity that few knives in the world can offer.

Rockstead’s proprietary convex geometry does more than just cut: it separates, controls, and guides. It is a blade designed for those who recognize the difference between extreme sharpness and true long-term efficiency.

The HIGO II is an object for connoisseurs, where tolerances, treatments, and finishes are not mere technical specifications, but part of a precise language.

Intended use: Collectible / Sport

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel, hardened to 66.5 HRC
Blade finish: mirror polished
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Closed thickness: 12.2mm.
Weight: 136g.
Opening mechanism: ambidextrous pivot 
Washers: brass
Closure: FrameLock with SKD11 striker at 61HRC
Clip: removable, 420J2 stainless steel with PVD coating
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased

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 - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.
Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: in Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64HRC
Blade treatment: Black DLC mirror
Handle: A7075 Duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodizing
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thick when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel of 1mm. with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: -

Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 to 67.2HRC
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400
Blade length: 73 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 176 mm.
Weight: 172 g.
Lock: Frame Lock with a swing in SKD11 61HRC
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

The TALOS Folder is a lightweight folding knife with a liner lock, designed by our friend and collaborator William W. Harsey Jr. Its slim and lightweight design makes it the perfect companion for everyday carry and daily tasks. Despite its small size, thanks to its thoughtful design, high-quality CTS-XHP blade, and deep pocket clip, it handles most daily tasks with ease. Whether you're wading through a trout-rich stream or on your way to work, this little knife is ideal.

All our Bronze (Field) grade folding knives incorporate our new "Oil Infused Bronze Bearing System" or "OIBBS". Our sintered bronze bearings are oil-infused, thus reducing friction on the blade, giving you a tight but smooth blade opening. This system is particularly useful for slow speeds, intermittent use, and irregular loads like those found on folding knives.

Intended use: Collection / Sports
Type of production: MidTech
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: in CTS-XHP steel
Blade treatment: stone wash
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Closed length: 100mm
Total length: 183mm.
Weight: 66g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey

Intended Use: Sporting/Tactical

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-20CV
Blade treatment: Blackwash
Handle: Carbon fiber and Titanium Blackwash
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 191mm.
Weight: 65g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, stainless steel
Notes: KVT opening on ball bearings - Carson Flipper opening system - Design by Sinkevich - Limited Edition "Factory Special Series"

Intended Use: Sporting/Collection

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Taiwan
Blade: Stainless steel M390
Blade treatment: satin finish
Sleeve: Titanium and carbon fiber and copper
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 183mm.
Weight: 94g.
Clip: titanium
Closure: frame lock
Package: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos, nylon case with zipper
Notes: Design by Lucas Burnley - ball bearing flipper opening system

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

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

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: anodised titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-20CV stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 191mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Weight: 80g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, made of stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: KVT opening on ball bearings - Carson Flipper opening system - Sprint Run 2019 edition available while stocks last

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: G10 Tan
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 133mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 110g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: Design by Dmitry Sinkevich - KVT opening on ball bearings - Carson Flipper opening system - Limited Sprint Run series

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S20CV stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Titanium and bronze-colored carbon fiber
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 133mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 107g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: Design by Dmitry Sinkevich - KVT opening on ball bearings - Carson Flipper opening system

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-20 CV
Blade treatment: Stonewash
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 99mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 130mm.
Overall length: 229mm.
Thick when closed: -
Weight: 153g.
Closing: Framelock
Clip: Removable, reversible, anodized titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: Design by Les George - Opening KVT on ball bearings - Carson Flipper opening system

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade treatment: Stonewash
Handle: Carbon fiber and titanium
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed Length: 112mm.
Overall length: 191mm.
Thick when closed: -
Weight: 65g.
Closing: Framelock
Clip: Removable, reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: Opening KVT on ball bearings - Opening system Carson Flipper

* Type: Previously purchased and used
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available: yes
* Sharpness: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Packaging: Yes
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: yes
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: EDC / Sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Blade: VG-10 stainless steel
Blade treatment: blackwash
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 47mm.
Blade thickness: 1.7mm.
Total length: 115mm.
Weight: 31g.
Clip: titanium
Closure: Frame lock
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos
Notes: Design by Brad Zinker

While we've seen plenty of Boker products over the years, resourceful knife makers continue to find ways to surprise us. For example, Brad Zinker from Florida with his Urban Trapper, one of the thinnest profile titanium framelocks we've ever experienced. With just 8mm grip thickness (without clip), the term "slim" only inadequately describes the Urban Trapper for its usable size.

The large holes and titanium transform the Urban Trapper into a real featherweight of just 48 g that can be carried extremely comfortably both in a suit pocket and in light summer trousers. Considering the overall minimalist design of the knife, the size of the flipper is equally reserved.

When used, it still impresses with its outstanding functionality and reliably opens the blade on VG-10 ball bearings. The blade shape of this classic trapper pocket knife, widely distributed in the United States and worn for many years by Brad Zinker, was the inspiration for this unusual piece.

Rockstead - Higo-X-IW - Ironwood ZDP-189 - 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: ZDP-189 in 66.8HRC
Handle material: stainless steel and wood SUS420J2 Ironwood
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3 mm.
Overall length: 215 mm.
Weight: 133g.
Lock: Frame Lock with swing SKD11 to 61HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Blade: Hitachi YXR7 64.8HRC steel with 3micron HPC cover - Hv1800
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with surface anodization at Hv400
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 215 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Closing: Frame Lock with SKD11 to 61HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with technical specifications.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 102g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 1039 - Date of production 31 May 2019