Marzo 2018

KNIFE NOS FULL SET, NEW FROM STOCK
* Type: 1995 NOS knife - New Old Stock - New from stock
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: Given by time
* Marks on handle: Given by time.
* Box: Present, original, in very good condition
* Scabbard: Present, original, in very good condition, with small marks given by time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection / tactical / sporting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: varnishing
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 179mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 298mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 265g.
Sheath: Cordura
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos and "Made in USA" logos.
Notes: knife from 1995 NOS - New Old Stock - New from stock

Connoisseurs know the value of a good knife. Viper honors this thought with the Vale as a high-quality EDC knife with selected materials. The MagnaCut blade opens smoothly via the thumb stud and is locked by the sturdy liner lock. The handle uses the brand new UltreX composite, a perfect material for modified G-10 handles.

SureTouch is a revolutionary new patent-pending process that combines layers of G-10 with rubber. Now you can have the strength and durability of G-10 with the grip and non-slip properties of rubber, all in one material. 

The combination of G-10 and rubber offers one of the most revolutionary advantages on the market. Because G10 is commonly processed for the knife and gun industry, this new material allows for greater ease of use. SureTouch allows for improved grip and comfort.

Intended Use: Gentleman/EDC

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: CPM MagnaCut 61/62HRC steel
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Handle: UltreX SureTouch (modified G10 with rubberized, non-slip exterior)
Blade length: 75mm (cutting edge of 68mm.)
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Thickness when closed:15mm.
Weight: 105g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: anodized titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Viper logos
Notes: Design by Jesper Voxnaes

The Core Tanto series is designed with knives in mind that can be relied upon in any environment, thanks to a solid, sturdy blade with a strong point to penetrate and a sharp main bevel.
The Core Tanto is the perfect tool for days outdoors.

Intended use: Sporting / Tactical

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: N690 59/60HRC stainless steel
Blade finish: Top Shield® black
Handle: FRN
Blade length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 103m.
Total length: 190mm.
Thickness when closed: 18mm.
Weight: 135g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox Knives logos
Notes: Flipper-type opening on ball bearings - Design by Jesper Voxnaes

Intended Use: Sporting / Tactical

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Acid Stonewashed
Handle: FRN
Blade Length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 103m.
Total length: 190mm.
Thickness when closed: 18mm.
Weight: 135g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Fox Knives logos 
Notes: Flipper-type opening on ball bearings - Design by Jesper Voxnaes - Acid etching on the blade restores an already "worn" aesthetic appearance and each individual knife may have different finishes/colors/shades than the product in the pictures.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

The first and original Tanto "Made in Japan", here in a 1980's version with a San Mai steel blade, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Master Tanto, Magnum Tanto and Recon Tanto.

* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: very good, never used, some light surface marks (visible against the light)
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Original wire
* Marks on blade: yes, superficial
* Marks on handle: no
* Box: no
* Scabbard: Present - Original, in good general condition, some marks present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: no
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: San Mai steel - Made in Japan
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: Kraton with brass guard and pommel
Blade length: 145m
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Total length: 285mm.
Balance: recessed
Weight: 268g.
Sheath: Black leather, branded "Japan".
Packaging: without original box
Notes: Knife from a private collection, first series, produced in the 1980s and out of production since the 1990s, overall in very good condition.

Knife from a private collection - The first and original Tanto "Made in Japan", here in the second series from 1986, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Master Tanto, Magnum Tanto and Recon Tanto - Overall in very good condition, with no particular scratches, marks or abrasions on blade and handle; a few small marks of time on scabbard - Product still has original factory sharpening, although it would need a brightening-no signs of wear anyway - Supplied with its own original leather scabbard marked "Japan", but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended use: collection

Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: made of "Cold Steel's 400 Series Stainless" steel (presumably 420 stainless)
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: made of Kraton with brass guard and pommel
Blade length: 145m.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 285mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 259g.
Sheath: black leather, marked "Japan"
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988 and discontinued in 1990, overall in very good condition.

The original purpose of the Silent Hero knife was to provide a medium-sized tool for use by an interdiction unit specializing in fighting rhino poachers in Africa. It is an excellent design that has served many people on different continents. Over time, Anton (the designer) realized that he did not always need such a large knife strapped to his hip.

This is where the Silent Hero 4 was born. The handle and blade shape of the full-sized knife were perfect for a variety of tasks. By reducing them, you get a knife that is much easier to carry as an EDC, but still long enough to handle most cutting tasks. The appearance of this smaller version is basically the same, but there are some differences. The blade is a bit thinner, the finish is Sniper Gray Cerakote (instead of Black River Wash) and it comes with a Kydex sheath instead of leather. So if you are looking for a blade to match your Silent Hero or simply prefer a blade length of about 4" instead of 6", the new Silent Hero 4 will be an excellent addition to your collection!

Intended Use: Utility

Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang in 1095 58/60HRC steel
Blade treatment: Cerakote Sniper Gray
Handle: Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 108mm.
Blade thickness: 3.4mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 170g.
Sheath: kydex
Packaging: transparent plastic bag
Notes: Emergency whistle - Design by Anton Du Plessis

Knife from a private collection - First series, first generation, the first and original "Made in USA" Trailmaster from 1988 - Overall in good condition, shows small signs of oxidation on the blade and some minor signs of time on the leather sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath, but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.

Intended use: collection

Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton and brass
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 515g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988, overall in good condition.

Knife from a private collection - The first and original Magnum Tanto "Made in Japan" from 1988, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Magnum Tanto II in 1990 - Overall in very good condition, with no particular scratches, marks or abrasions on blade, handle and sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath marked "Japan", but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended use: collection

Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8A
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton
Blade length: 230mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 330g.
Sheath: black leather, marked "Japan"
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988 and discontinued in 1990, overall in very good condition.

Knife from a private collection - The original Recon Tanto "Made in USA" of the '90s, progenitor of the current generation - Absolutely like new, never taken out of the box, still with the original factory grease on the blade, sheath without signs of use and knife insertion - Complete, with original box and Cold Steel warranty - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

Intended use: collection / tactical / sporting

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: varnishing
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 179mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 298mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 265g.
Scabbard: Simil-leather
Package: Cardboard box with Cold Steel and "Made in USA" logos
Notes: Knife from a private collection - Made in the late 90's (presumably 1997/1998) - Absolutely like new

Destination of use: sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: N690 59 / 60HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: Blackwash
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Thick when closed: 14.5mm
Weight: 101g.
Closure: LinerLock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Sheath: nylon case with zip
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox Knives logos
Notes: Design by Jens Anso

Destination of use: sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: N690 59 / 60HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Thick when closed: 14.5mm
Weight: 101g.
Closure: LinerLock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Sheath: nylon case with zip
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox Knives logos
Notes: Design by Jens Anso

Destination of use: sports

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: N690 59 / 60HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: stonewashed
Handle: G10 with stainless steel folders
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 123mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Thick when closed: 18mm
Weight: 160g.
Closure: LinerLock
Clip: stainless steel, removable and reversible
Sheath: nylon case with zip
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox Knives logos
Notes: Design by Kmrj Kmaxrom

Intended use: Tactical / Military / Collectibles

Type of production: Industrial
Lama production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: PVD
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 290mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: Set back
Weight: 262g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex and Nylon, with M.O.L.L.E.
Packaging: Cardboard box with FKMD logos
Notes: Single edge version

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: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 315g.
Sheath: in black leather
Packaging: Transparent plastic bag
Notes: Emergency whistle - Design by Anton Du Plessis

The Silent Hero was designed by Anton Du Plessis, who is the Chief of Operations for the Specialized Interdiction Unit of the Silent Heroes Foundation. His task is to combat the poaching crisis in South Africa. This knife has to be durable, versatile, and able to fill Anton's needs in the field, which affected the design of the blade and the handle. It will definitely hold up to hard use. And with a weight of only 12 oz, you'll be able to use the knife without getting fatigued too quickly.

There is a lanyard hole in the handle along with another in the finger guard. This is meant to allow the user to add a safety cord in order to improve the grip on the handle, which already allows for a solid grip. The finger-guard hole can also be used to assist in lashing to a spear when the situation warrants it.

There is a finger choil up into the blade to give you the ability to choke up and execute precise, fine cuts. The drop point design makes this knife great for slicing and gives the tip extra strength. So this knife will be a great knife for bushcraft, survival, and tactical purposes.

The black leather sheath is durable and looks great paired with this knife. The Silent Hero is held in place with a single snap loop that curls around the finger guard.

The Silent Hero is a great design and a very versatile blade. It is large enough that it can be used to chop, but is also still small enough to complete most of the tasks you can do or want to do with a smaller knife.

TOPS Knives is a proud supporter and Corporate Sponsor of the Silent Heroes Foundation.

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: 440C steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: in micarta, with stainless steel guard
Blade length: 178mm.
Blade thickness: 4.6mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Weight: 295g.
Sheath: in black leather
Packaging: gift box with warranty certificate and microfiber cleaning cloth
Notes: Numbered and limited edition of 1999 copies - Design by John H. Davis

Intended use: Tactical / Sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 14C28N stainless steel
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Blade production: China
Handle: G10 and stainless steel
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 125mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Handle thickness: 11.5mm.
Weight: 155g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Notes: Opening via the Carson Flipper system

Intended use: Tactical / EDC / Collection

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Thick when closed: 12mm.
balancing:
Weight: 68 gr.
Opening: -
Washers: -
Closure: Friction Folder (without block)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Note: -

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: CTS-XHP 60 / 61HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: G10
Blade length: 102mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 142mm.
Total length: 244mm.
Thick when closed: 10mm.
Weight: 136g.
Closure: Tri-Ad Lock
Clip: removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Note: -

It is a small basic folder, produced with a technopolymer handle that enhances its resistance and lightness, thanks also to the steel frame. The blade locking mechanism is the tried and tested LINER-LOCK. The model keeps all the features of the BF0 updated with the new High Speed Razor Opening opening system. Available in the following versions: BF0 R CD Desert with stone washed blade and HCS and BF0 R CD Stone Washed with stone washed blade and black grip.

Type of production: industrial
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Country of production: Italy
Handle: Nylon with stainless steel folders
Blade length: 55mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 85mm.
Total length: 140mm.
Weight: 53g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: reversible and removable, in stainless steel

New version 2018 with improved grip: uses the same handle as the RAO II model

Folding knife made to specific requests of the Italian Army department 185 ° RAO (Regiment Acquisition Objectives) and currently supplied to the homonymous department. The supplied knife differs from the civil one only because of the total lack of writing or logos on the blade.

HISTORICAL SUMS ON THE DEPARTMENT:
The 185 ° RAO of the '' Folgore '' is a department with an ancient tradition, but very new. In fact, it was born on April 3, 2000 following the reconfiguration of the 185th terrestrial paratroop artillery regiment. Based in Livorno, it is an atypical department of the artillery weapon, currently inserted in the Special Forces basin.

Entirely composed of voluntary personnel, the 185th RAO selects its components through the passing of a physical test and a qualification course on modules '' with increasing difficulty ''. The tasks entrusted to the RAO's men are many, but all very delicate: it is about gathering information on enemy objectives and 'passing them' to one's command. More generally, it can talk about '' recognition in sensitive areas ''. '' It is therefore evident - they stress to the Army - that the activity of the acquirer takes place mainly in hostile territory, in small self-sufficient nuclei that act in isolation ''.

RAO paratroopers are specialists in '' infiltration and exfiltration '' techniques and are able to move in the operating area '' for up to 8-10 days without external supplies ''. They know how to 'escape from capture, escape and escape from an' enemy controlled area '' and, above all, as '' identify, determine and evaluate objectives '' of strategic interest. Since 2002, the year of reconfiguration, the 185th Regiment detachments have operated in all the hottest operational theaters: from the Balkans to Afghanistan, to Iraq. Here they mainly carry out surveys for medium and long-range information purposes and for monitoring the area of ​​responsibility of the Italian contingent.

Destination of use: military / tactical

Type of production: industrial
Lama production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: burnishing MIL-C 13924
Handle: 4.5mm anticorodal aluminum anodized
Blade length: 118mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Length closed: 142mm.
Total length: 261mm.
Weight: 335g.
Closure: modified front lock with additional threaded security pin
Clip: absent
Sheath: tactical Nylon compatible M.O.L.L.E. suitable both for the closed and open knife
Notes: diamond pocket sharpener included