Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

The Freedom XL is not just a knife, but a fragment of freedom hand-forged in Italy. Imposing in form and unique in essence, it is born from the encounter between strength and refinement: the D2 steel blade with a Marble finish speaks to the power of the material, while the Tan G10 and black Micarta handle embodies the solidity of artisan tradition.

With a length of 392 mm, its presence is felt, balanced by a recessed core that invites control and precision. Protected by a Kydex sheath designed to accompany it everywhere, the Freedom XL exists outside of time and catalogs: only two examples in the world, each with its own soul, destined for those who seek not a tool, but a rare and unique companion.

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Marble
Handle: G10 Tan + Black Micarta
Blade length: 233mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 392mm.
Balance: rear
Weight: 585g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loop attachment, M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Packaging: no packaging - supplied with certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: discontinued model, handmade, only two examples made: one with clip point and one with drop point.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife from 1981, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts; the blade shows signs of mechanical friction on the back due to opening and closing in the handle
* Available on the market: Not available, craftsman no longer in business
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Small marks due to age and friction when opening and closing the blade
* Marks on handle: Several signs of wear visible on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: 1981 warranty certificate from Coltelleria G. Lorenzi in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

In the 1980s, Jimmy Lile developed an elegant folding knife with a button lock mechanism, known as the “Lile Lock.” This patented system consists of a front button on the handle that unlocks the blade when opening and locks it in the cutting position, ensuring safety and ease of use. The monolithic nickel-silver guides support the D2 steel blade, while the micarta inserts on the scales give the knife a refined look.

This is a generously sized knife, produced in limited quantities between the 1970s and 1980s. The numbered examples bearing engravings such as the patent number 4148140 are now highly sought-after collector's items of great economic value.

This folding model represents a perfect balance between functionality and collectible design: compact and easy to handle, with a reliable lock, high-quality materials, and meticulous details, embodying Lile's attention to craftsmanship even in a context other than the famous survival knife.

Intended use: Collectible / Sports

Type of production: Entirely handmade
Country of production: Arkansas / USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Nickel Silver handle with Red Micarta inserts and stainless steel rear spacer
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Closed length: 124 mm
Total length: 212 mm.
Weight: 198 g.
Closure: Lile Lock (Button Lock)
Packaging: supplied with a 1981 warranty certificate from the historic “Coltelleria G. Lorenzi” in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
Notes: extremely rare knife from 1981, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection, serial number 447 engraved on the blade and patent number “U.S. Patent No. 4148140” engraved on the back of the button lock.

Designed to offer the ultimate in maneuverability and speed of action, the new Wander Tactical - Uro Primitive Custom Edition is distinguished by its 5 mm thick drop point blade, designed to ensure a perfect balance between lightness and strength. This configuration makes it particularly responsive and quick to use, ideal for those seeking a reliable yet dynamic tool in operational situations.

The pivotal point of the knife is the “primitive” machining done entirely by hand on the back of the handle, which seamlessly matches the texture already on the handle itself. An aesthetic and functional detail that enhances the handcrafted and distinctive character of the model.

Handcrafted in Italy, this high-quality knife combines functionality and attention to detail in a design designed for the most demanding enthusiasts.

Type of production: Handcrafted

Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade Finish: Raw
Handle: Micarta 
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 299mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 375g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop attachment.
Packaging: offered by the manufacturer without packaging, accompanied by certificate of authenticity
Notes: each knife is unique and handcrafted

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: some minor scuffs and hairlines on the right side
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection

Production type: MidTech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless rolled damascus with wave design, 45-ply and ZDP-189 cutting edge
Blade finish: -
Handle: titanium with blue anodized and topaz set
Blade length: 79mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 57g.
Closure: Button Lock with embedded topaz
Sheath: leather, with stainless steel clip
Packaging: cardboard box with William Henry logos and warranty certificate
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Japanese steel merges with Italian excellence

For this 2021 collaboration, exclusive to Coltelleria Collini, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Extrema Ratio. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically we have used the carbonaceous V-Toku2 at 62/63HRC for the central plate and the stainless SUS410 for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and edge holding together with an easy resharpening and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase of resilience given by the type of extreme steel and the laminated structure.

Intended Use: Neck Knife / Collector's Knife

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade / Handle: Full, laminated Japanese steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62/63HRC and SUS410 (stainless steel) outer cheeks
Blade finish: Satin finish
Blade length: 40mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 129mm.
Weight: 55g.
Sheath: Kydex, for neck.
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos.
Notes: Numbered edition - cardboard box with Extremaratio logos and certificate - the central core of the blade and handle is made of carbon steel so it is recommended to wash/dry the knife very well after each use and protect the steel, during storage, with a light surface of lubricant to avoid rust and oxidation.

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

The rolled steel - imported in Italy by Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. As early as 1100, expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials to give Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with previously unknown strength and flexibility. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that the Samurai swords have been preserved until our days becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we are now able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: It is made of different types of metals alloyed together to create a composite that contains and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer cutting edge life
thanks to the use of high quality steels with a high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the core steel, the blade, once hardened, reaches hardness and cutting performance decidedly superior to those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
Built on the principle of Japanese swords, the multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the lateral coating (Stainless Steel).

- Improved corrosion resistance
The steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) gives the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the edge.

- Easy machining even after heat treatment
Although steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multilayer machining does not lose its softness and allows easy machining, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For optimum blade performance, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improved aesthetic performance
Knives made of multi-state steel or damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

COMFORTABLE TO WEAR !

The features of this knife are pure pocket . For this reason, QUIET been designed without clip and button opener blade. The rounded lines , the size and weight extremely low compate add pleasure to the port.

PLEASURE OF USE

The introduction of PBL on QUIET gave him the opportunity to balance its proportions . The handle for 3 fingers and finger grooves give the grip strength . The new type of tooth wave , the edge with the outer radius and inner bevel , however , guarantee the accuracy Stillness of Use natural . Taken together, these features give the QUIETE a high ease of use.

HIGH LIGHT

The center of gravity of the knife is amazingly located in the area of the heart , central to the usual closable on the market . The amazing fact is that the handle with the PBL system weighs as much as the thin blade from 3mm filled with grinding . The straordinara lightness and solidity of QUIETE will give you an unforgettable experience .

SCREW ANTI-SLIP

In case you have the need to support the QUIET on the lives of the fulcrum , its design is great for a comfortable grip and non-slip . The increased size also deliver impressive structural stability to the knife . The focus of the screws and the whole industry are made with high-precision lathes with specific designs , in order to avoid games in the mechanism .

THE HOLE WITH WINGS WINGS PIVOT HOLE

This hole is introduced into the fulcrum knife nilte gives big advantages to the fluidity of movement of the blade. In fact, the seats are designed to be filled with lubricant in order to reduce the friction between the blade pivot and washers for smooth running at the highest levels .

CURVE LIFESAVER !

Nilte has introduced a new way of thinking about the pocket knife . The main concept is developed from which the design was the blade. The pocket knife would be useful in any occasion, for this reason, has been designed to QUIETE a blade sheepfoot . The main characteristic of this blade is in the fact of not having a sharp tip , but a curve that reaches the wire to decrease the risk of offending persons or damage objects accidentally .

SAFETY FIRST !

The closure of the knife with one hand is not always safe . At nilte has been studied a simple but effective solution , which is not imposed on the line and the functionality of the knife. As you can see , the blade has a ledge in the area prior to the wire , called the kick . This has the function , with the help of more advanced finger on the handle , to slow its closing stroke .

THE NAME

The first project was called QUIET nilte to all the features mentioned above . A knife that does not want to be aggressive , but quiet and useful for a use not extremely heavy, always a pleasure to take in your pocket , ready to help you live your experience in the best possible way.

Intended Use : Sport / EDC

Type of production : Industrial
Production Blade: Italy
Blade: Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Treatment Blade: Stone Wash
Handle: G10
Blade length : 64mm .
Blade thickness : 3mm .
Closed Length : 103mm .
Overall length: 178mm .
Thick when closed: 12mm .
Balancing : the pin opening
Weight: 60g .
Closure: Pure Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Nilte , paracord , warranty
Notes: First Production Run built in only 20 copies