Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath, which shows some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, with some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in Japan. You probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing techniques for them.

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: D2 steel hardened to 61HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” in 2007.

The perfect blade for bushcraft and survival
Sturdy, reliable, and stylish: the Full Tang Ranger Puukko is designed to accompany you on every outdoor adventure. With its 11.5 cm blade in cryogenically treated 14C28N stainless steel, it offers a precise and durable cut, ideal for bushcraft, survival, and hunting activities. The 4.5 mm thickness and sabre grind guarantee power and control in every use.

Ergonomic and elegant handle
Every detail is designed for comfort: the micarta handle combines beauty and durability. With a length of approximately 12.5 cm and an ergonomic design, it ensures a firm grip even in the most demanding conditions.

The ideal companion for every adventure
Whether you are exploring the woods, going on long hikes, or setting up camp, the Ranger Puukko is a reliable and versatile tool. Also perfect as a hunting knife, it becomes a trusted partner for those who live nature with passion.

Intended use: Hiking / Bushcraft

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Finland
Blade: full tang, 14C28N stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 123 mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 243 mm.
Weight: 230 g.
Sheath: leather, with removable nylon and Velcro belt loop
Packaging: Cardboard box with Peltonen Knives logos
Notes: Design by Juha-Pekka Peltonen

Born from a collaboration with Alessandro Padovani, international martial arts and self-defense instructor and founder of Safer Faster Defense, the Wander Tactical Bad Medicine has been produced in a limited edition of only 12 pieces.

This knife embodies a lifetime of experience dedicated to real combat, firearms training, and modern defense, translating years of research and teaching into a blade designed for efficiency, robustness, and absolute reliability in critical situations.

Intended use: Tactical / CQB

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Acid
Handle: “F” Green Micarta
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 223 mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 204 g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex, with M.O.L.L.E.-compatible belt loop.
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: Entirely handmade knife, in every part - Limited edition of only 12 pieces.

Intended use: Recreational and sport throwing, survival, bushcraft
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: China
Blade: 420SS stainless steel
Blade finish: Black Oxide, scratch-resistant
Handle: 420SS steel and Paracord
Blade length: 112 mm (4.4")
Blade thickness: 3.6 mm (0.125")
Handle length: 117 mm
Total length: 226 mm (9.0")
Weight: Approx. 140 g per knife – 460 g total with sheath
Locking mechanism: None (fixed blade)
Packaging: Set of three throwing knives with nylon sheath, blister packed
Notes: Also suitable for bushcraft and survival use due to its robustness and secure paracord grip.

KNIFE RETRIEVED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never taken out of its box
* Market Availability: Hard to find
* Factory Edge: Yes
* Blade Marks: None
* Handle Marks: None
* Box: Original, with logos and accessories
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: Complete set included
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

The Halfbreed Blades HBBLBK01OD is a high-end tactical knife designed to withstand the most extreme conditions. Built with a solid full-tang blade made of Böhler K110 steel, it provides excellent wear resistance and outstanding cutting performance. The 146 mm blade is coated with OD Green Teflon (PTFE), reducing friction and protecting the steel from corrosion.

The handle, made of black G10, ensures a secure grip in any situation, while the crusher pommel with an integrated fire starter adds extra functionality for survival scenarios. The design also features a lanyard hole and a bow drill system on both sides of the handle, making it ideal for survival use.

Supplied with a Kydex MOLLE-compatible sheath, the Halfbreed Blades HBBLBK01OD is perfect for tactical operators, military personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts looking for an indestructible and high-performance knife. Made in Australia, this tool embodies reliability and uncompromising toughness.

Technical Specifications
Intended Use: Tactical, Survival, Military
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: Australia
Blade: Böhler K110 Steel
Blade Finish: PTFE (OD Green Teflon)
Handle: Black G10
Blade Length: 146 mm
Blade Thickness: 6.5 mm
Total Length: 286 mm
Weight: 541 g
Locking Mechanism: Full-Tang (Fixed Blade)
Clip: -
Packaging: Halfbreed Blades Box + Kydex MOLLE-compatible Sheath
Notes: Lanyard hole, Crusher pommel with fire starter, Bow drill on both sides of the handle

KNIFE RETRIEVED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, sheath lanyard slightly worn (detailed photo available)
* Availability: Discontinued, limited edition of 15 pieces
* Factory Edge: Yes
* Blade Marks: None
* Handle Marks: None
* Box: Not included
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: Not included
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

Japanese steel meets Italian excellence

For this 2021 collaboration between Coltelleria Collini of Busto Arsizio and Fox Knives of Maniago, we decided to offer the 609OD Bushman, an outstanding bushcraft knife produced by Fox Knives of Maniago, using high-performance Japanese V-Toku2 Sanmai steel (5mm) from Takefu Steel instead of the D2 steel used in the standard model.

Specifically, we used high-carbon V-Toku2 at 62/63HRC for the central core and stainless SUS410 for the outer layers, ensuring exceptional cutting ability, penetration, and edge retention. At the same time, the blade offers high corrosion resistance and increased toughness due to the laminated structure and external stainless steel.

Technical Specifications

Like the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

The laminated steel—imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from Takefu Steel in Japan—follows the ancient Japanese tradition of crafting legendary Samurai swords. As early as the 1100s, Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials to create Katana swords with incredible cutting power, strength, and flexibility, unmatched at the time. This revolutionary forging technique has allowed Samurai swords to survive to this day as some of the most fascinating objects ever created.

By applying this tradition to modern metallurgy, we now have technologically advanced steels that have been tested and widely used in knife-making by renowned brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, and more.

San Mai Steel Features: This consists of different types of metals fused together to create a composite steel that enhances and intensifies the individual strengths of each material:

• Longer-lasting cutting edge: High-performance, high-carbon core steels (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered steels (SPG2) provide exceptional hardness and cutting performance after heat treatment.
• Increased toughness: Inspired by Japanese sword-making, the multi-layered steel is highly resistant to breakage due to the toughness of the core steel and the flexibility of the outer stainless steel layers.
• Improved corrosion resistance: The outer stainless steel layers provide high corrosion resistance. The galvanic combination of Takefu Steel’s materials further enhances resistance along the edge.
• Ease of reworking after heat treatment: Unlike standard steels, the outer layers retain some softness even after hardening, allowing for easier processing, drilling, and welding.
• Enhanced aesthetics: Multi-layered or Damascus-patterned knives are visually striking, elegant, and highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

For more information: Collini Steel

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: In excellent condition, almost new, without accessories (only knife and sheath)
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Absent
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: Absent
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Tactical / Hiking

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy (by Lion Steel)
Blade: Niolox stainless steel
Surface treatment: Black Stonewash
Handle: G10
Blade length: 118 mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Total length: 247 mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 280 g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: not present
Notes: Knife out of production, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection

The Wander Tactical "Godfather" is a fixed blade knife designed to deal with extreme situations and heavy-duty outdoor tasks. With a blade of over 23 cm in D2 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and wear resistance, this knife is designed to last over time and withstand the most difficult conditions.

What makes this model particularly special is that it falls within the fully custom versions for both the knife and the sheath. The blade is custom made, with personalized details according to the creativity of the craftsman Dino Picco. The handle, made of carved Micarta, ensures a firm and comfortable grip, even in difficult conditions. The leather sheath, also handmade by Dino, is designed to be functional and resistant, offering different carrying options.

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 390mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 670g.
Sheath: leather entirely handmade by Dino Picco
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Special custom edition, with bowie style blade

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 390mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 690g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: special edition, with bowie-style blade

We are proud to present a true gem in the world of knives: the exclusive Wander Tactical, Mistral XL model. This extraordinary edition stands out for its elegance and refinement, featuring a Marble Finish blade treatment that captures the essence of craftsmanship, paired with a Green Micarta handle. Not only does it offer high-level aesthetics, but it also ensures a solid and comfortable grip.

This production is extremely limited and unique, made in only 4 distinct pieces, making each specimen a collector's item of significant value. The knife we present is number 2 in this exclusive series, as confirmed by the certificate of authenticity.

The Mistral XL is not just a beautiful object but also a sturdy and reliable knife, ideal for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're on an expedition in the heart of the woods or engaging in a bushcraft session, this knife will deliver exceptional performance. Moreover, its unique design and rare availability make it a must-have for every collector.

Add a touch of class to your personal collection with the Mistral XL, a knife that represents the pinnacle of quality craftsmanship, combining exceptional functionality and timeless aesthetics.

Production Type: Custom
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw
Handle: Green Micarta
Blade Length: 160 mm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Total Length: 310mm
Balance: Rearward, approximately 2 cm
Weight: 423g
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: Accompanied by a polypropylene case
Notes: Limited edition of four different pieces.

Alala - In ancient Greece, it meant "battle cry" or "war cry" and was the personification of the war cry in Greek mythology. ... Greek soldiers attacked the enemy with this cry to cause panic in their ranks. Its sturdy and comfortable design makes it a very comfortable everyday carry fixed blade with excellent ergonomics. Perfectly suited for daily cutting tasks, it is always ready to assist the user. The molded sheath is equipped with an active retention lever and a securing strap for convenient carry options. Made by the excellent people at KA-BAR Knives; in Olean, NY, USA.

Intended use: Tactical / Military

Production type: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: in 1095 carbon steel 56/58HRC
Blade finish: Black Powder Coating
Handle: CE Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Weight: 135g.
Sheath: Thermoplastic, multi-position, with M.O.L.L.E compatible belt attachments and button retention system
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades Professional Grade logos
Notes: Design by Iovito/Carey - The Professional Grade series with a silver-colored box identifies the American production made by Ka-Bar entrusted to Pineland Cutlery (a company founded by Spartan Blades and Ka-Bar). In this series, you can find new products that combine the typical Spartan Blades designs with the production experience of Ka-Bar to keep public prices affordable without having to give up a made in the USA production.

Intended Use: Light Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 214g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop.
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity,
Notes: handcrafted knife

Use: Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade treatment: Black Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 200g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: handcrafted knife

Use: Neck Knife / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 130g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes compared to the product photographed

The Baja 3.0 knife is a synthesis of simple design and excellent execution. The 3.0-inch blade can adequately handle a wide variety of tasks, such as building wooden tools, building a fire and shelter, or felling an animal. The 1/8-inch thick 1095 high-carbon steel provides excellent cutting, penetration and edge-holding qualities. The simple handle design, with its Micarta grooves, provides the user with excellent traction in most circumstances.

Intended Use: Utility

Production Type: Semi-Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang in 1095 58/60HRC steel
Blade Finish: Coyote Tan Coatung
Handle: Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 158mm.
Weight: 85g.
Sheath: leather, belt
Packaging: transparent plastic bag
Notes: Emergency whistle - Each piece is numbered and accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity

How far can you go on the path of minimalism?

The elegance of a single piece of Sleipner steel, precision machined and ground to produce a reliable tool. The P100 was conceived as a staple of any personal EDC set where everything unnecessary has been removed. With its low weight and ultra-thin profile scabbard, the P100 can be exactly what you need at all times. Anytime, anywhere.

Intended use: hiking / light utility / neck knife

Production type: Industrial
Blade production: Czech Republic
Blade: Full tang, Sleipner 58HRC steel
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Weight: 62g.
Sheath: kydex, with double belt loop M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Package: Cardboard box with ANV logos.
Notes: Possibility to use it as neck knife.

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2021 collaboration, between the Collini Cutlery of Busto Arsizio and the Fox of Maniago, we have decided to propose the 609OD Bushman model, an excellent bushcraft knife produced by Fox of Maniago, using Japanese V-Toku2 steel in Sanmai. produced by Japanese Takefu Steel instead of the D2 used in the production model.

Specifically, we used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an ease of re-sharpening. and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of external steel and by the laminated structure.

Technical features

Intended use: bushcraft - outdoor - collection
Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: fulltang, in Japanese laminated steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and external SUS410 (stainless steel) scales
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 369g.

Sheath: in leather, belt, ambidextrous, for horizontal or vertical carrying
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos
Bevel: flat with scandi-like sharpening, convex
Notes: Special and limited edition - since the cutting edge is made of carbon steel it is advisable, in order to keep the blade in perfect condition, to protect the edge with a light surface of oil.

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into 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. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are 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: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer life of the cutting edge
thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built with the principle of Japanese swords, 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 side facing (Stainless Steel).

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

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

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multi-state steel or damascus pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji has been forging steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: Collection / Sports / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damask with 64HRC Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Paracord Green
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 335mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 358g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: ** LEATHER **
Packaging: Cardboard box
Notes: entirely handmade by Takeshi Saji

Intended Use: Tactical / Military

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Carbon steel 1095 56/58HRC
Blade Finish: Black Powder Coating
Handle: CE Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 139mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 273mm.
Weight: 255g.
Sheath: Thermoplastic, multi-position, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt clip and push-button retention system.
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades Professional Grade logos
Note: Design by Iovito/Carey - The Professional Grade series with Silver box, identifies the American production made by Ka-Bar entrusted to Pineland Cutlery (a company formed by Spartan Blades and Ka-Bar). In this series you can find new products that combine the typical Spartan Blades designs with Ka-Bar's production experience in order to keep prices affordable to the public without having to renounce to a made in USA production.

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Black Blood
Handle: Green Paracord
Head Size: 90mm (cutting edge) x 208mm
Thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 943g. (1.080g. With scabbard)
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: -
Note:

After the success of the FULCRUM multirole knife, the civil bayonet version NFG (No Fixing Gears, without rifle attachment) was born. Like the FULCRUM, the bayonet is an extremely robust and versatile knife, the blade withstands breaking loads exceeding 150 kg, the tip is very robust and the profile allows you to work for a long time with the knife without affecting the sharpness of the last section . The advanced center of gravity and the weight of the blade make it suitable for heavy field work.

Intended use: tactical / military / multirole

Blade: N690Co 58HRC stainless steel
Handle: removable, in Forprene
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 310mm.
Balance: advanced, 1.5 cm from the lower guard branch
Weight: 330g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: modular tactical, from thigh or belt, in Nylon and Kydex, with blade attachment system for cutting with wire cutters
Notes: diamond sharpener integrated in the sheath - civil version, without rifle couplings

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Wander Tactical. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically, we used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an easy regrinding and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of external steel and by the laminated structure.

RAPTOR model:

Use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, laminated Japanese steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and SUS410 (stainless steel) external scales
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in brown kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted - Wander Tactical certified

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into 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. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting abilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are 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: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer life of the cutting edge

thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built on the principle of Japanese swords, 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 side facing (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the external layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, on a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although the steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the side steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multi-state steel or damascus pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

For more information: collinisteel

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Wander Tactical. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically, we used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an easy regrinding. and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of extrene steel and by the laminated structure.

RAPTOR model:

Use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, laminated Japanese steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and SUS410 (stainless steel) external scales
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 149g.
Sheath: in green kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted - Wander Tactical certified

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into 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. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting abilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are 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: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer tool life

thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built on the principle of Japanese swords, 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 side facing (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the external layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, on a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although the steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the side steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with multi-state steel or with a damask pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

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The Extreme Ratio E.C.M. (Einsatzkommando Cobra Messer) is a fixed blade multipurpose knife, designed for operational uses for the famous Einsatzkommando "Cobra" special unit of the Austrian police, whose logo is laser engraved on the heel of the blade. The Extreme Ratio E.C.M. it combines the characteristics of a practical tool and those of a reliable weapon, in a compact configuration with a total weight of 240g.

The blade is made of Böhler N690 steel, hardened to 58 HRC and is 116 mm long, 5 mm thick and equipped with a flat edge. The profile of the blade is of the modified spear point type, with a false counter-thread ¾ in length on the back and a lower guard to protect the hand during use.

Both the guard and the knob have holes to facilitate the attachment of the knife to various tools or for the passage of laces. The blade has a Carbon-based DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) surface coating making it hyper-resistant to abrasion and chemical aggression.

Given the heavy use of the tool, for the handle, instead of the usual Forprene, the more performing high-strength G10 is used.

It is fixed to the FULL TANG profile by two through screws and maintains all the known ergonomic characteristics of the Extrema Ratio handles. Being a knife designed for professional use, great importance was given to ease of port, accessibility and rapid extraction.

The polymer sheath is versatile and can be carried on a service belt or mounted on M.O.L.L.E. of tactical vests, backpacks or other equipment.

Intended use: Tactical / Military

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Bohler N690Co stainless steel at 58HRC
Blade treatment: DLC (Diamond Like Coating)
Handle: G10
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 233mm.
Weight: 240g.
Sheath: Synthetic, polymer, MOLLE compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos

Intended use: Sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: full tang, in 7Cr17MoV stainless steel
Blade finish: Teflon coating
Country of production: China
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 73mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 148mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 170g.
Sheath: ABS with multi-position belt attachment
Note: -

Use: Neck Knife / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Lama production: Italy
Blade: integral, in D2 steel
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 130g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with cord for use with Neck Knife
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product

Kiridashi knife designed by TheFence and handcrafted by Wander Tactical - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, in D2 steel at 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 155mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 50g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed
Design: by Claudio Colombo of TheFence
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, compared to the photographed product - Limited edition of 50 pieces

Review by Alessandra De Santi

From collector to author of reviews, to designers: the step was short for Claudio Colombo who, in a short time, decided to put his passion and experience to use by designing his own knife, the Kobura.
Inspired by the kiridashi, the Kobura (cobra in Japanese) revisits the essential lines of what was originally a typical Japanese instrument used to carve wood, but also a small daily utility knife used (especially by children) to tip pencils , cut paper, ropes, etc.

The Kobura, an EDC with an aggressive and appealing appearance, is made of D2 steel hardened to 59-61 HRC; the knife is equipped with a short chisel blade (61 mm) and extremely robust (thickness 5.5 mm). On the back there is a practical anti-slip knurling for the thumb. On the side without bevel is the Valknut, a Norse symbol used as the logo of TheFence.

TheFence is a team of shooting instructors with different specialties and experiences. Claudio attended courses with Rob Pincus (of which he is one of the two instructors in Italy), Gabriel Suarez and Scott Reitz (formerly L.A. Swat and instructor); one of the partners is an Active Shooters Response instructor, and another one has deepened Israeli techniques.

Intended use: Light Utility / Hunting

Type of production: Industrial
Lama production: Italy
Blade: Full Tang in N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Green Micarta
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 250mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: 3cm back
Weight: 245g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: brown leather
Packaging: cardboard box with Viper logos
Notes: Design by Fabrizio Silvestrelli

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, in steel D2 at 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 170g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with tek-lok type connection
Package: -
Notes: Limited edition single piece

In collaboration with Wander Tactical we decided to propose their new neck knife, the Raptor, in an exclusive satin-blade version that uses the famous SanMai japanese steel produced by Takefu Steel. For the central plate we have chose the CoS with 61,5HRC (Cobalt Special, considered mechanically superior by 25% compared to the already much appreciated VG10) and 420J2 with 56 HRC for the two side plates in order to ensure high cutting capacity but at the same time a remarkable resistance to abrasion, resilience and resistance to oxidation.

Use: Neck Knife / Collection

Type of production: handmade
Production Country: Italy
Blade: Full tang with japanese laminated (SanMai) 61.5HRC CoS stainless steel with cryogenic temper
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Overall length: 175mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 156g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, for use with lanyard Neck Knife
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handmade; may be slight of finishes, colors and material differences with respect to the photographed product.

Use: Neck Knife / Collection

Type of production: handmade
Production Country: Italy
Blade: Full tang, D2 Steel
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Overall length: 175mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 156g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, for use with lanyard Neck Knife
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handmade; may be slight of finishes, colors and material differences with respect to the photographed product.

In collaboration with Wander Tactical we decided to propose one of their most iconic knives, the Tryceratops model, in an exclusive satin-blade version that uses the famous Japanese Steel San Mai produced by Takefu Steel. Specifically, we used, for the central plate, the CoS to 61,5HRC (Cobalt Special, considered mechanically superior by 25% compared to the already much appreciated VG10) and 420J2 (56 HRC) for the two side plates in order to ensure high cutting capacity, but at the same time a remarkable resistance to abrasion, resilience and resistance to oxidation.

Application: outdoor / hunting

Type of production: handmade
Production Country: Italy
Blade: Full, Japanese-rolled stainless steel (San Mai) with sharp CoS to 61,5HRC in cryogenic tempering
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 6.8mm.
Overall length: 130mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 210g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok system
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handmade; may be slight of finishes, colors and material differences with respect to the photographed product.

In collaboration with Wander Tactical we decided to propose their new neck knife, the Raptor, in an exclusive satin-blade version that uses the famous SanMai japanese steel produced by Takefu Steel. For the central plate we have chose the CoS with 61,5HRC (Cobalt Special, considered mechanically superior by 25% compared to the already much appreciated VG10) and 420J2 with 56 HRC for the two side plates in order to ensure high cutting capacity but at the same time a remarkable resistance to abrasion, resilience and resistance to oxidation.

Use: Neck Knife / Collection

Type of production: handmade
Production Country: Italy
Blade: Full tang with japanese laminated (SanMai) 61.5HRC CoS stainless steel with cryogenic temper
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Overall length: 175mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 156g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, for use with lanyard Neck Knife
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handmade; may be slight of finishes, colors and material differences with respect to the photographed product.

Intended use: Utility

Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: full tang in steel 1095 58 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Black River Wash
Handle: Tan Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 248mm.
Balancing: Set back
Weight: 270g.
Sheath: kydex, with vertical belt attachment
Packaging: Transparent plastic bag
Notes: Emergency whistle - Design by Leo Espinoza

Glock - 78 Field Knife - Olive - knife

The Glock knives were developed in close cooperation with the Special Force Ranger Austrian army. To achieve the best performance and functionality, were not allowed compromises in design, tested after years of service in the field. The knife is so perfectly balanced, used as a pure fighter, such as a utility knife or throwing knife.

With saw on the back of the blade.

Blade: Carbon steel painted in 1050
Handle material: Thermoplastic Polymers
Blade length: 165 mm.
Blade Thickness: 5 mm.
Total length: 290 mm.
Weight: 205 g.
Sheath: Thermoplastic Polymers

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artisans and scholars of all over Japan; Probably in your collection you will already have a knife that is the fruit of your passion. For several years he has collaborated with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech and Randall Kings, developing blades, sharpening and burring.

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Green Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 98mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 200mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 250g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in Kydex with Tek-Lok attachment
Packing: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious award at the Blade Show "Knife Of The Year Awards" in 2007 with a project made in collaboration with SOG Knives

Purpose of use: Collection / Sportsman / Machete

Type of production: Artisan
Blade Production: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, rolled damper with Hitachi Shirogami cutting edge at 64HRC
Blade Treatment: -
Manicure: Paracord
Blade Length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total Length: 245mm.
Closure thickness: -
Balance: -
Weight: 205g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: IN LEATHER
Packing: Carton box
Notes: Hand made entirely by Takeshi Saji