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  1. Peter Herbst - Engraved Integral - CPM-T440V & Fossil Ivory - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased
    * Condition: 03/1990 model, in like-new condition
    * Commercially available: Unique knife, entirely custom made and hand-engraved
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: -
    * Scabbard: Belt sheath, leather, handmade; with a few small marks of time.
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of authenticity with date of manufacture and craftsman's signature.
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house workshop

     

    Intended Use: Collection/Gentleman

    Type of production: Handcrafted
    Country of Production: Germany
    Blade: stainless steel CPM-T440V at 60HRC
    Blade finish: mirror polish
    Handle: integral from solid, fully hand-engraved, with fossil ivory grips and red micarta spacers
    Blade length: 93mm
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 203mm.
    Weight: 99g.
    Sheath: Leather
    Packaging: -
    Notes: rare handcrafted knife made in March 1990 by well-known German knifemaker Peter Herbs, a member of the German Knifemakers' Guild and a member of the very prestigious American Knifemakers' Guild.

    FC-PHERBST-CP
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  2. Silver Stag - Small Gamer Knife in Deer - Elk Stick Series - PRIVATE COLLECTION - hunting knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased.
    * Condition: Very Good
    * Commercially available Hard to find.
    * Sharpening: Factory
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Packaging: Complete, cardboard box with manufacturer's logos.
    * Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition, with a few small marks given by time
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Warranty Certificates.
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    The Small Gamer SG3.0 & by Silver Stag Knives is a compact hunting knife designed to ensure precision and reliability when working with small game. Made from high-quality D2 steel, it offers excellent wear resistance and long-lasting sharpness. Its ergonomic design with deer antler handle ensures a firm and comfortable grip. Perfect for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, the Small Gamer is an excellent choice for those seeking a practical, stylish and functional knife.

    Intended use: hunting/collecting

    Type of production: semi-industrial
    Country of production: USA
    Blade: D2 steel
    Blade finish: satin-finished
    Handle: deer horn with brass through-guard
    Blade length: 72mm.
    Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
    Total length: 180mm.
    Weight: 86g.
    Sheath: machined leather, with belt loop for vertical carry
    Packaging: cardboard box with manufacturer's logos
    Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

    SIL-ESS300-CP
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  3. PDT - Lionsteel - WILLY - M390 & White Micarta - WL1MW - PRIVATE COLLECTION by Floriano - knife

    Exclusive product created in collaboration with the PDT YouTube channel - The Cutthroat's Park. This unique knife was actually used in a field test that you can view directly in this product sheet.

    To make it even more special, we engraved Floriano's autograph and the PDT logo on the blade. The box of the knife was also autographed by Floriano making it a must-have collector's item.

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Provenance: Floriano of the PDT Parchetto del Tagliagole.
    * Condition: Like new
    * Commercially available: Still in catalog.
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened, stropped by Floriano after use.
    * Marks on blade: Imperceptible signs of concrete use.
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Present
    * Scabbard: /
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

    Type of use: hunting / light utility

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of Production: Maniago - Italy
    Blade: full tang, stainless steel M390 60/61HRC
    Blade finish: Satin
    Handle: Solid Micarta and Titanium
    Blade length: 65mm.
    Blade thickness: 3.8mm.
    Total length: 150mm.
    Balance: central
    Weight: 57g. (99g. including scabbard)
    Scabbard: leather, belt, with vertical port
    Packaging: cardboard box with Lion Steel logos
    Notes: design by Gianluigi “Wilson” Simonella

    PDT-LS-WL1MW-CP
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  4. Peter Marzitelli - Desert Ironwood & Carbon Fiber Linerlock Pocket Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition.
    * Commercially available: No longer available.
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: /
    * Scabbard: /
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    Intended Use: Collection

    Type of Production: Handcrafted
    Country of Production: Canada
    Blade: Stainless steel ATS-34
    Blade finish: Dual tone: satin finish and microblading
    Handle: titanium folders, carbon fiber bolsters and Desert Ironwood grips
    Blade length: 80mm.
    Blade thickness: 3mm.
    Length closed: 110mm.
    Total length: 190mm.
    Thickness when closed: 14mm
    Weight: 84g.
    Closure: Liner Lock
    Clip: flamed titanium
    Notes: Canadian knifemaker Peter Marzitelli, began making knives full-time in 1984 under the name "Marz Knives." Considered an excellent knifemaker and artist specializing in handmade knives, Peter passed away at age 65 in May 2019. His motto was "A Marzitelli knife, is a knife for life."

    PM-ICMF-CP
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  5. Renato Cassol - Hunting Knife in Damasteel Damascus, Warthog tooth and Amboina briar - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased.
    * Condition: In very good condition
    * Commercially available: unique specimen
    * Sharpening: Original
    * Marks on blade: /
    * Marks on handle: A few small marks on the nickel silver guard.
    * Packaging: /
    * Scabbard: handcrafted, crocodile leather, hand-stitched.
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Renato Cassol, an expert hunter and well-known cutler in the province of Biella, is famous for his handcrafted knives. Using fine materials and traditional techniques, Cassol creates knives valued for quality, aesthetics and functionality, embodying the tradition of Italian cutlery making.

    Intended use: hunting / collection

    Type of production: artisan
    Country of production: Italy
    Blade: stainless damasteel steel 59/60 HRC
    Blade finish: /
    Handle: Warthog tooth and amboine burl, with nickel silver guard
    Blade length: 98mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 202mm.
    Weight: 109g.
    Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, in fine Crocodile leather
    Packaging: /
    Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

    CASRE-CP
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  6. Franco Vernazza - Bad Bob's Knife N690Co and Deer - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased.
    * Condition: Like new
    * Commercially available unique specimen from 2009.
    * Sharpening: Original
    * Marks on blade: /
    * Marks on handle: /
    * Packaging: /
    * Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

    FRANCO VERNAZZA is a hobbyist knifemaker registered with A.C.H.I. (Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani) and this creation of his is loosely inspired by Robert "Bob" Loveless' Bad Bob's Knife, his personal knife. Loveless' original was used during his time in Lawndale and is a unique piece of great historical importance. For that very reason it is so famous and published in tittie texts devoted to vintage custom cutlery.


    Intended use: hunting/collecting

    Type of production: handcrafted
    Country of production: Italy
    Blade: stainless steel N690Co
    Blade finish: mirror polish
    Handle: European stag with escutcheon
    Blade length: 115mm.
    Blade thickness: 3mm.
    Total length: 240mm.
    Weight: 175g.
    Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, double-layer leather with quick belt attachment
    Packaging: /
    Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

    FVBBK-CP
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  7. Livio Montagna - Hunting knife 2018 Deer Sambar - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased
    * Condition: Very Good
    * Commercially available No.
    * Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
    * Marks on blade: A few small marks
    * Marks on handle: /
    * Packaging: /
    * Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

    Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.IC. (Italian Knife Maker's Guild) Livio Montagna. A classic sporting model for hunting use with deer sambar handle.

    Intended use: hunting / collection

    Type of production: handcrafted
    Country of production: Italy
    Blade: 440C steel hardened to 59/60 HRC
    Blade finish: satin finish
    Handle: deer sambar with ivory insert and 416 stainless steel guard
    Blade length: 102mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 206mm.
    Weight: 175g.
    Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
    Packaging: /
    Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

    AP-MONT-HCS
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  8. Maserin - Deer and Damascus DSC Small Roses 120-ply - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition.
    * Commercially available: Discontinued
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Present
    * Scabbard: Present
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    Intended use: collectible/sporting

    Production type: Industrial
    Country of Production: Italy
    Blade: DSC (N690Co + Nitro-B) 120-ply stainless damascus steel with Small Roses design
    Blade treatment: /
    Handle: Alpacca and Stag
    Blade length: 63mm.
    Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
    Length closed: 79mm.
    Total length: 142mm.
    Thickness when closed: 15mm.
    Weight: 59g.
    Closure: Slip Join
    Clip: absent
    Sheath: leather pocket pouch
    Packaging: wooden box with maserin logos
    Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, previously purchased

    MA-TDSC-CP
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  9. Randall Knives - Model 7 - Fisherman Hunter Deer - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    This is a smaller version of Bo Randall's original knife, made in the Scagel knife style. 12.2 cm blade made of 4.5 mm thick stainless steel. This size and shape are popular with outdoor activity experts worldwide. It has a nickel silver guard and back cap and a handle made of authentic Indian deer antler. It weighs about 168 grams and comes with a brown leather sheath.


    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/fishing

    Type of production: handcrafted
    Country of manufacture: USA
    Blade: stainless steel 440B
    Blade finish: satin
    Handle: deerskin with through-guard and nickel silver tang
    Blade length: 122mm.
    Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
    Total length: 245mm.
    Balance: backward
    Weight: 168g.
    Sheath: brown leather with belt loop and sharpening stone
    Notes: vintage knife, late 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

    AP-RK-7FHC
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  10. Randall Knives - Model 11 Alaskan Skinner Stag Horn - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    Knife withdrawn from private collection presumably dating back to the first half of the 1980s - overall in good condition - knife still has factory sharpening, but now ineffective - has a couple of small scratches on the blade and a few small marks on the guard - comes with Randall handcrafted leather sheath in excellent condition - Checked and certified by our in-house lab. 

    Randall's Model 11 was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, noted Alaskan guide. An otima blade for skinning big game, it features a serrated top of the blade to facilitate thumb placement and prevent thumb slippage.


    Intended use: hunting/collecting

    Type of production: handcrafted
    Country of manufacture: USA
    Blade: O-1 carbon steel
    Blade finish: satin-finished
    Handle: deer antler, with brass guard
    Blade length: 855mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 195mm.
    Balance: set back, at 2cm.
    Weight: 165g.
    Sheath: Leather
    Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in good condition

    RK-11ASH-CP
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  11. Wander Tactical - Smilodon - Copper Brush & White G-10 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife

    Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in excellent condition, still with factory sharpening, a few small signs of oxidation - Distinguished by Copper Brush finish, not usual to find on Wander models and very rare ivory white G-10 handle - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

     

    Type of Production: Handcrafted
    Country of Production: Italy
    Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
    Blade Finish: Copper Brush
    Handle: G-10
    Blade Length: 180mm.
    Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
    Total length: 340mm.
    Balance: backward
    Weight: 605g.
    Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
    Packaging: -
    Notes: supplied with certificate of authenticity and warranty dated 12/20/2020 - knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in excellent condition

    AP-SMIL-CBWG10
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  12. Frank Centofante - Mother of Pearl Lockback Gentleman knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife

    Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Beautiful and rare knife made in the late 90s by the famous American Knifemaker Frank Centofante, who passed away in 2009 - Like new condition. Never re-sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.

    Intended use: Collection / Gentleman

    Type of production: Artisan
    Blade production: USA
    Blade: ATS34 stainless steel
    Blade treatment: -
    Handle: steel and mother of pearl
    Blade length: 75mm
    Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
    Length closed: 103mm.
    Total length: 180mm.
    Thick when closed: 10mm.
    Balancing: -
    Weight: 86g.
    Closing: Back Lock
    Clip: -
    Sheath: -
    Packaging: -
    Notes: rare artisan knife made by the well-known American cutler Frank Centofante who recently passed away, serial number 008

    CE-008
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  13. CRKT - Carson M4-02 White Bone Kit - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition.
    * Commercially available: Discontinued
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Present
    * Scabbard: /
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Intended Use: Sporting

    Production Type: Industrial
    Country of Production: China
    Blade: Stainless steel 8Cr13Mov 58/60 HRC
    Blade treatment: Satin finish
    Handle: Bolsters in G10 and White Bone
    Blade Length: 79mm.
    Blade thickness: 2.8mm.
    Length closed: 98mm.
    Total length: 178mm.
    Weight: 100g.
    Closure: liner lock
    Clip: stainless steel, removable
    Packaging: cardboard box with CRKT logos
    Notes: Design by Kit Carson

    CM402
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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.

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