Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

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.

Intended Use: Sport / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: 440C stainless steel hardened selective
Treatment Blade: -
Handle material: Leather Rings
Blade length: 329mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 450mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 832g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Down Under Knives
Notes: -

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition; has minor scuffs on the tip of the blade and on the spine of the knife
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued in this configuration
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: Minor scuffs on the tip of the blade and the spine of the knife
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Missing
* Sheath: Present and in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Missing
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

Continuing the glorious tradition of Chris Reeve Knives that pay tribute to elite military forces, the Reeve/Harsey collaboration has given rise to the Pacific, the civilian version of a knife created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Intended Use: Collectible / Utility

Manufacturing Type: Midtech
Country of Manufacture: Boise, Idaho, USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN steel
Surface Treatment: CeraKote
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58 mm.
Overall length: 292 mm.
Balance: on the lower guard
Weight: 329 g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh sheath, M.O.L.L.E.-compatible
Notes: Previously purchased knife—from a private collection

Continuing the glorious tradition of Chris Reeve Knives that pay tribute to elite military forces, the Reeve/Harsey collaboration has created the Pacific, the civilian version of a knife created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Intended use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: CPM-MagnaCut steel at 61/62HRC
Surface treatment: CeraKote
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh sheath, M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Notes: Warranty and authenticity certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Continuing the glorious tradition of Chris Reeve Knives that pay tribute to elite military forces, the Reeve/Harsey collaboration has created the Pacific, the civilian version of a knife created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Intended use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: CPM-MagnaCut steel at 61/62HRC
Surface treatment: CeraKote
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh sheath, M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Notes: Warranty and authenticity certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

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.

Knife made entirely by hand in Italy, designed for versatile, everyday use. The full tang blade in D2 steel with a Raw finish guarantees reliability and character, while the G10 handle offers a secure grip in all conditions.

Robust, well-balanced, and compact, it comes with a M.O.L.L.E.-compatible Kydex sheath and certificate of authenticity. A unique piece, handmade with care and attention to detail.

Use: Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: full tang, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Raw
Handle: G10
Blade length: 93mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 203mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 220g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt attachment.
Packaging: accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: handcrafted knife.

This Model 19-4 Bushmaster from Randall Made Knives features a clip point blade with satin finish, false counterbore and serrated thumb rest. The handle consists of nickel silver through-guard and recoil pad with colored micarta spacers and monolithic curved deer antler grip. Includes original "Model A" leather sheath with belt loop and sharpening stone.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably produced in the late 1990s.
* Condition: Excellent condition
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: original, leather, "Type A," in very good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: hunting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: stainless steel 440B
Blade finish: satin
Handle: deer antler with through-guard and nickel silver recoil pad
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: set back
Weight: 281g.
Sheath: brown leather with belt loop and sharpening stone
Notes: vintage knife, late 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

Intended use: Hunting / Sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Germany
Blade: 440A stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: plum wood with brass guard and knob
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 248g.
Sheath: in leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Linder logos
Note: -

Purpose of use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thongs, compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: New Version 2017 - Warranty and Authenticity Certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Destinazione d'uso: Escursionismo / Caccia

Tipo di produzione: Semi-Industriale
Produzione Lama: USA
Lama: full tang in acciaio inox 440C 58/60HRC
Trattamento Lama: Bead Blast Finish
Manicatura: Antique White Micarta
Lunghezza lama: 83mm.
Spessore lama: 5.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 190mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 324g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: Cuoio Nero
Confezione: Busta plastica trasparente
Note: Ogni pezzo è numerato ed accompagnato da certificato di garanzia ed autenticità.

Intended use: Sport / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade production: Taiwan
Blade: 440C stainless steel with selective tempering
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 285mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 415mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 630g.
Lock: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Down Under Knives logos
Notes: -

Intended Use: Neck Knife

Blade: full tang in 420 stainless steel
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Handle: cotton rope
Blade length: 108mm.
Blade thickness: 5.75mm.
Total length: 203mm.
Weight: 77g.
Scabbard: ABS, for neck
Notes: -