Sport, Military and Collectible Knives | Coltelleria Collini

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Minor signs of wear on the carbon fiber scales, visible mainly against the light
* Box: Included
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Included
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: sports / collection

Production type: industrial
Country of manufacture: Seki - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel, 67 HRC
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Carbon fiber with stainless steel liners
Blade length: 70 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Closed length: 93mm.
Total length: 157mm.
Weight: 55g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel, removable
Notes: Designed by Michael Walker - Sprint Run edition available only in 2010 - Withdrawn from a private collection, complete with box and manuals

Notes on the Designer

Michael Walker is to the knife industry what Michael Jordan is to basketball or Wayne Gretzky is to hockey. He shattered established standards, venturing into uncharted territory and elevating the art of knife-making to new heights of innovation and modernity.

In 1980, the folding knife industry had few locking innovations, and only the traditional Back Lock existed. In 1981, Walker invented, developed, and ultimately trademarked the Michael Walker LinerLock®, adding a leaf spring that locked the blade open, making it a true one-handed folding knife. He also included a latch to keep the blade closed by utilizing the force of the internal leaf spring, preventing it from opening in the user’s pocket.

This innovation paved the way for modern cutlery, enabling numerous new designs and future developments leading up to today’s SubFrame Lock, Frame Lock, Flipper Folder, and ball-bearing-equipped IKBS opening systems.

Other inventions include the “Lake and Walker Safety System” (LAWKS), BLADELock, Ball Bearing Lock, and Tough Lock.

Some of the manufacturers he has collaborated with include Spyderco, Columbia River Knife and Tool, Schrade, Böker, and Klotzli.

Walker’s knives and designs have inspired many other custom knife makers, notably Bob Terzuola and Ernest Emerson. Terzuola credits Walker with teaching him how to make a liner-lock folder, and Emerson has stated that seeing one of Walker’s knives at a gun show inspired him to become a knifemaker.

Walker’s knives can be found at the Artifex Gallery in Taos and in the most prestigious collections around the world.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used or removed from its original packaging
* Availability: Hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Hinderer Firetac Spanto Tri-Way with a stonewash finish and black G10 handle represents the perfect balance between durability, functionality, and tactical design. Designed for intensive daily carry (EDC), this folding knife combines high-quality materials with advanced technical solutions, ensuring reliable performance in any situation.

The premium steel blade with a Spanto profile offers exceptional versatility, ideal for both precision work and heavier-duty tasks. The Tri-Way Pivot system allows the user to customize the opening mechanism by choosing between ball bearings, bronze washers, or Teflon washers, thereby adapting the knife to their preferences.

Solid, ergonomic, and built to Rick Hinderer’s high standards, the Firetac is an excellent choice for professionals, enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a reliable and distinctive EDC.

Intended Use: Tactical / Sporting

Manufacturing Type: Midtech
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-20CV stainless steel
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: 2mm-thick black G10 scales over a 1mm-thick 6AL4V titanium liner. 3mm-thick 6AL4V titanium frame, machined from solid stock. Spacers and hardware in 17-4PH stainless steel
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Overall length: 213mm.
Weight: 122g.
Lock type: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, removable and multi-position
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: 2022 model in excellent overall condition, a few imperceptible abrasions on the handle and a couple of superficial scratches visible only when held up to the light on the tip of the blade
* Available on the market: Difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: a couple of superficial scratches visible only when held up to the light on the tip of the blade
* Marks on handle: a few imperceptible abrasions on the handle
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Rockstead brand, owned by Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, currently markets the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been producing high-quality knives for over 20 years and has been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knife makers in Japan, these knives are exceptional in terms of cutting ability, penetration, and edge retention, as well as in terms of innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 67.3 HRC
Blade treatment: Mirror polished
Handle: A7075 duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodization
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3 mm.
Closed length: 104 mm.
Total length: 176 mm.
Closed thickness: 11.4 mm.
Weight: 74 g.
Closure: FrameLock with SUS420J2 50 HRC latch
Clip: removable, 1mm SUS420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, cardboard outer box, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number 848 - Manufactured in 2022

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a couple of small abrasions on the blue anodized titanium
* Available on the market: Difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: A couple of small abrasions on the blue anodized titanium
* Box: Present
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, certificates, and warranties: Present
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Tactical / Collection 

Type of production: Midtech (semi-handcrafted)
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-20CV stainless steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: 2mm thick black G10 scales on 1mm 6AL4V titanium liner. 3mm thick 6AL4V titanium frame, machined from solid, with Battle Blue anodization and Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer. 17-4PH stainless steel spacers and screws
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Closed length: 105 mm.
Total length: 178 mm.
Closed thickness: 13 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, with Battle Blue anodization
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased and used.
* Condition: Overall in good condition, shows minor signs of wear on blade and clip.
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Blade resharpened and polished.
* Marks on blade: Small signs of wear, especially on right side
* Marks on handle: Small signs of wear on clip, with paint partially removed
* Box: /
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Sporting

Type of production: industrial
Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189
Blade finish: Satin finish
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: FRN with embedded stainless steel liners
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 107mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 72g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: removable, multi-position, stainless steel
Notes: previously purchased knife, from private collection

Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 to 67.2HRC
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400
Blade length: 73 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 176 mm.
Weight: 172 g.
Lock: Frame Lock with a swing in SKD11 61HRC
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued, replaced by later Gen.
* Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
* Marks on blade: A few small abrasions.
* Marks on handle: Small marks on hardware and clip.
* Box: No
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: No
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory




Intended Use: Tactical / Collection 

Type of production: Midtech (semi-craft)
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-20CV
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: 2mm-thick black G10 glove on 1mm-thick 6AL4V titanium liner. Frame in 6AL4V titanium, billet, 3mm thick with Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer. 17-4PH stainless steel spacers and hardware.
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 105mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: frame lock type
Clip: stainless steel 17-4PH
Notes: knife from private collection, previously purchased

Knife collected from private collection - Limited edition "Sprint Run" model remained in production only in 2010 - Like-new condition, comes with original box, manuals, factory sharpening, never carried in pocket or used - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.

Intended use: sporting / collection

Production type: industrial
Country of manufacture: Seki - Japan
Blade: Stainless steel ZDP-189
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: Carbon fiber with stainless steel liners
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 93mm.
Total length: 157mm.
Weight: 55g.
Closure: LinerLock
Clip: Stainless steel, removable
Notes: Design by Michael Walker - Sprint Run Edition released only in 2010 - Collected from private collection, exactly like new, with box and manuals

Designer Notes

Michael Walker is to the knife industry what Michael Jordan is to basketball or Wayne Gretsky is to field hockey. He shattered established standards, jumping into uncharted territory and elevating the art of cutlery to greater heights of innovation and modernity.

In 1980, the folding knife industry had few locking innovations and only the traditional Back Lock existed. In 1981 Walker invented, developed and eventually trademarked the Michael Walker LinerLock® adding a leaf spring that locked the blade open, making it a true one-handed openable folding knife. He also included a latch to hold the blade closed using the force of the inner folder spring so it wouldn't open in a pocket to the user.

This innovation of his opened the door to modern cutlery, allowing for multiple new designs and future developments up to today's SubFrame Lock, Frame Lock, Flipper Folder and IKBS ball bearing opening systems.

Other inventions include the "Lake and Walker Safety System" or LAWKS, BLADELock, Ball bearing lock, and Tough Lock.

Some of the manufacturing companies he has worked with include Spyderco, Columbia River Knife and Tool, Schrade, Böker, and Klotzli.

Walker's knives and designs have inspired many other custom knife makers, most notably Bob Terzuola and Ernest Emerson. Terzuola credits Walker with teaching him how to make a linerlock folder and Emerson said that seeing a Walker knife at a gun show gave him the inspiration to become a knifemaker.

Walker's knives can be found at the Artifex Gallery in Taos and in most prestigious collections around the world.

Destination of use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 65 / 67HRC
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) with stainless steel embedded liners
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 107mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Thickness closed: 9.9mm.
Weight: 72g.
Locking system: Back Lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable and multiposition
Packaging: cardboard box with Spyderco logos
Note: -