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Sobral Brothers / CAS Knives - 8" Andes Fighter Bowie San-Mai - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Never used, never removed from its sheath, never displayed; as it is a carbon blade and has remained in its sheath for a long time, it has unfortunately developed small spots of oxidation on the blade, which can be easily removed with a potential re-sharpening. However, it is not possible to remove the oxidation present on the passivating oxidation of the hamon. The price at which it is offered takes into account these aesthetic details, which in no way compromise its potential practical use.
* Available on the market: unique piece, entirely handmade
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: small spots of oxidation, some potentially removable (those on the edge and tip of the blade)
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Sold with burgundy velvet case
* Sheath: Like new, never used and never worn
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
CAS Knives is the brand of Argentine brothers Claudio, Ariel, and Marcelo Sobral, artisans specializing in custom knives.Claudio, who has been passionate about weapons since he was young, started working in a weapons factory at the age of 16, acquiring skills in forging and metalworking. In 2005, together with Ariel, he turned his passion for knives into a full-time business, which Marcelo joined in 2013, dedicating himself to the creation of sheaths.
Renowned for their use of the San Mai technique, which combines aesthetics and functionality, the Sobrals combine creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication, working from their workshop in José León Suárez, near Buenos Aires.
Intended use: CollectionType of production: handcrafted, entirely handmade
Blade: hand-forged San-Mai laminated steel (1095 core and 420 cheeks), with visible “hamon” — a contrasting effect created during the tempering process, which highlights the boundary of the tempered area where the cutting edge is located.
Blade finish: passivating oxidation
Country of manufacture: Argentina
Handle: Micarta with 420 stainless steel guard
Blade length: 212mm.
Blade thickness: 7 mm.
Total length: 354 mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 440 g.
Sheath: leather, entirely hand-stitched and engraved
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, previously purchased - unique piece, entirely handmadeCAS-ANFSM-CP€941.80Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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MCKF - MCKF-4 Bigo by LionSteel - Calmax & Green Camo Micarta - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued, only produced in 90 examples.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small marks from being inserted into the scabbard and a couple of small oxidation spots
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Originally sold without a scabbard, offered here with an aftermarket Nylon thigh piece.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryRecommended Use: hiking / heavy utility
Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang, Calmax carbon steel (A8 Modified)
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 288mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 355g.
Sheath: marketed without a scabbard, offered here together with a generic aftermarket nylon thigh piece
Packaging: -
Notes: knife made in only 90 examples for members of the MCKF forum, which was concerned with designing knives primarily for outdoor/bushcraft use by experimenting with exotic steels not used on a large scale-the physical production of the models was then entrusted to LionSteel of Maniago (PN)MCKF-4-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Gabriele Sammatrice - Big Camp Custom - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously Purchased
* Condition: in good condition
* Commercially available: unique specimen
* Sharpening: original
* Marks on blade: some small oxidation marks (see photo)
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: handmade, leather
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Yes
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
Gabriele Sammatrice/Sicilian Forge Custom Knives is a skilled craftsman who offers blades with character, strength and cutting edges of the highest level. He often uses A8 Modified tool steel: a very strong alloy steel. The most common use of this alloy is in striking blades. It has extreme toughness with good edge retention. The 8.5% chromium makes it almost stainless.A8-mod is a modified version of AISI A8. It is a tool steel with a medium carbon content and alloyed with chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. This steel is an improvement on A8 steel, with good hardenability, toughness and dimensional stability to heat treatment.
Intended use: hunting/collecting
Type of production: artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: carbon steel A8 Mod.
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: maple wood
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 260mm.
Weight: 294g - 504g including scabbard
Scabbard: handmade, leather
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection
GS-BIG-CAMP-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
Sports, Outdoor, Tactical, and Collectible Knives: The Collini Selection
For over 50 years, Coltelleria Collini has been a reference point in Italy for the world of specialized cutlery. Since 1968, we have been selecting sports, outdoor, professional, and collectible knives, collaborating exclusively with official brands, historical manufacturers, and master artisans.
In this category, you will find thousands of original knives, chosen for demanding collectors, EDC, outdoor, and bushcraft enthusiasts, as well as professional operators who require reliability, quality materials, and consistent performance over time.
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Knives designed for heavy-duty and professional use, where robustness and reliability are paramount. We select world-leading brands such as Extrema Ratio, Zero Tolerance, Ka-Bar, and Cold Steel. Fixed and folding blades developed to withstand extreme conditions.
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From trekking to hiking, from bushcraft to everyday carry (EDC). Discover the Italian excellence of Fox Knives and LionSteel, the Nordic solidity of Fallkniven, and great classics like Opinel and Spyderco.
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