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KNIFE RETIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased – SERIAL NUMBER 21-0076
* Condition: Overall good, never used
* Market availability: Currently discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: not included
* Sheath: Kydex
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: not included
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

Based on the renowned MK-8, designer Dietmar Pohl developed the Tactical Eight, achieving a lighter and more compact tactical knife.

The robust Bowie blade, over 17 cm long and 6 mm thick, is suitable for a wide range of applications. To ensure excellent edge retention and blade resilience, the well-known D2 tool steel was selected.

The stonewashed finish creates a scratch-resistant surface and further improves corrosion resistance. A concealed hole at the end of the handle scales allows for the attachment of a lanyard (included).

The Tactical Eight Kydex® sheath, with a material thickness of 2.5 mm, provides a solid foundation for a durable and well-engineered carry system, fully meeting the demanding requirements of a tactical knife.

Intended use: Collection / Sport

Blade: Full tang D2 steel, 59/60 HRC
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 174 mm
Blade thickness: 6 mm
Overall length: 315 mm
Weight: 375 g (534 g with sheath)
Sheath: Kydex
Packaging: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, never used for cutting, cosmetic abrasion marks on the finish caused by insertion and removal from the sheath
* Available on the market: Out of production and difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Cosmetic abrasion marks on the finish caused by insertion and removal from the sheath
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: None
* Sheath: Like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: None
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Tactical - Military

Type of production: Industrial
Blade: 420HC stainless steel
Blade finish: TiNi - Titanium nitriding
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: TacHide, non-slip
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5 mm.
Total length: 314 mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 332 g (636 g with sheath)
Sheath: ABS, with extraction safety
Notes: designed by Matt Larsen (Close Quarter Combat expert), William Harsey Jr., and Chris Reeve, renowned knife makers

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased knife.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present, original, with some external abrasion
* Scabbard: Not present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The Hisshou, meaning “certain victory,” is the modern incarnation of the Samurai fighting sword. Designed by James Williams, it is a specialized tool intended for military personnel and special forces operators. James developed this design to meet the specific demands of coalition forces abroad, who needed a more powerful tactical tool than his already widely used Hissatsu from CRKT.

Historically, military swords have been designed according to the combat environment. Long swords, such as the English broadsword and the Japanese katana, were primarily used in open battlefields. Enclosed or confined combat required shorter swords, such as the sailor's machete and the Japanese wakizashi, close in size to the Hisshou.

Intended use: collection/tactical

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: China
Blade: Daido YK30 carbon steel (better known as O2 steel)
Blade treatment: Satin finish and mirror polish
Handle: Samekawa (Breed leather) and cotton weave
Blade length: 310mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 465mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 470g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: wooden display case with manufacturer's logos
Notes: discontinued knife, previously purchased, from private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in good condition
* Commercially available: Still in catalog.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: Marks and abrasions.
* Marks on handle: Small signs of wear and tear.
* Box: Present, not complete (absence of warranties and plastic bags).
* Scabbard: Present, in good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Military/Collection

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58HRC
Blade Treatment: Burnishing MIL-C-13924
Handle: Polymer
Blade Length: 167mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Weight: 224g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh piece
Packaging: cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logos
Notes: Limited edition in 2018 pieces - Edition to celebrate 100 years of the Italian Ardites

The Model 16 was designed to meet the demand for an almost indestructible multi-purpose knife, including intensive use in salt water (careful cleaning and maintenance is however recommended). A special wax-impregnated sheath is included.

7″ (17.8cm) stainless steel blade with 6.5mm thickness. The top of the blade is slightly serrated to allow easy thumb placement. Black Micarta handle. Extra-heavy 7/8″ (2.2cm) wide tang that extends through a channel in the handle, securely fixed with epoxy. 

KNIFE TAKEN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, manufactured in 2023
* Condition: Very good condition, like new
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: original, leather, in very good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - - * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: utility

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless steel 440B
Blade finish: satin
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 178mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 297mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 362g. (522g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Brown leather with belt loop
Notes: -

CUCHILLO DE COLECCIÓN PRIVADA
* Tipo: Comprado Anteriormente 
* Condición: Muy buen estado
* Afilado: Original
* Marcas en la hoja: Ninguna
* Marcas en el mango: Ninguna
* Embalaje: -
* Vaina: original, cuero, en muy buen estado
* Manuales, Certificados y Garantías: - - * Comprobado y certificado por nuestro laboratorio interno.
* Comprobado y certificado por nuestro laboratorio interno

El Randall Model 1 Fighter fue uno de los primeros modelos producidos en el taller de Randall en Orlando. Un Modelo 1, fabricado por el propio Bo Randall, sirvió como prototipo para la Springfield Randall que fue producida por la Northampton Cutlery Company cerca de Springfield, Massachusetts, en 1943 y 1944 para uso del ejército estadounidense.

Uso previsto: táctico / militar

Tipo de fabricación: artesanal
País de fabricación: USA
Hoja: espiga completa en acero inoxidable 440B
Acabado de la hoja: satinado
Empuñadura: protector pasante de latón y empuñadura monolítica de micarta
Longitud de la hoja: 177 mm.
Grosor de la hoja: 5mm.
Longitud total: 295mm.
Equilibrio: en la rama de la guarda
Peso: 350g.
Funda: cinturón, cuero negro
Notas: Cuchillo comprado anteriormente, retirado de colección privada

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Unobtainable specimen, now out of production - Like new, perfect, undamaged, never taken out of the box - Complete with every certificate - Perfect original factory sharpening - Absolutely flawless specimen - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Fighter / Tactical / Collection

Type of manufacture: Midtech
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S30V 55/57HRC
Country of Production: USA
Handle: Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: set back 1cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 356g.
Sheath: by SpecOps, cordura
Notes: Discontinued and unobtainable specimen - withdrawn from private collection - New, intact, perfect, never used, with original box and warranty certificates

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: one piece entirely handmade - number 82
Lama production: Italy
Blade: 440C stainless steel
Blade Treatment: Mirror Polishing
Handle: in giraffe bone
Blade length: 168mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 310mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 386g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: leather, handcrafted, hand-sewn
Package: -
Notes: Made entirely by hand

Chris Reeve - Mk IV 28 Year Commemorative knife

For 28 years, (the A2 round handled) One Piece Range of knives has been an essential part of Chris Reeve Knives. From Chris first designing the concept while serving in the South African Army in Namibia to today, these knives have been used, carried, admired and collected in all corners of the world.

An integral part of the success of this range has been Eddie Myers. Eddie was Chris's foreman when Chris was an apprentice tool and die maker. They have known each other more years than they care to count and Chris has always regarded Eddie as mentor, teacher, friend and consultant! For 25 years, Eddie has machined the blanks for our One Piece Knives. Still living in South Africa, Eddie and his wife Caroline, have provided fine service to deliver the best blanks at the best price. (There is no question that the volatility of the South African currency has helped over the years!)

Eddie and Caroline want to retire. Ed wants to buy a boat again and go fishing whenever he feels like it! This brought us to a cross-roads--do we try to source a vendor in the USA or should we simply retire a - Classic. We have decided to take the second choice--to discontinue the One Piece Range.

To celebrate the end of this era, Chris Reeve Knives offered a limited edition of 250 Commemorative Mk IVs. The Mk IV was the first iteration of the one piece concept to become known there is still call for this model which we initially discontinued in 1995. It has a 7 inch blade with a clip point and sawback. For this commemorative edition, the butt cap is engraved and polished and the sheath has a commemorative logo embossed.

Specifications

Blade Material: A2 tool steel
Blade Hardness: 55-57 RC
Blade Coating: KG Gun-Kote
Blade Length: 7" sawback blade
Blade Thickness: 0.187"
Overall Length: 12"
Handle Material: A2 Tool Steel
But Cap Material: D65S aluminum
Sheath: Leather with horizontal carry belt loop, Snap
Weight: 12.90 oz. (365 grams)
Limited Edition, only 250 pieces produced!
Handmade in the USA
One Piece Knife Concept

The idea of the one piece knife was born while Chris was serving time in the South African Army on the Namibia/Angola border in 1979. The experiences of military service have contributed substantially to the features in these knives.

Chris realized that the ideal working knife was a tool which was strong, reliable and impervious to temperature and humidity. Extensive time has been devoted to design, and research and development to improve both the blade designs and the methods used in making the knives.

Each knife is made from a solid billet of A2 tool steel. The stock removal method results in two distinct advantages--the strength/weight ratio is exceptional and there is no handle/blade join. This means that there is no area where the blade and handle could come apart--a weakness in the design of other hollow handle knives. The handle cavity is larger than that of any similar knife. The hollow handle is closed with a butt cap made of 6061 aluminum which screws into the handle against a Neoprene "O" ring, ensuring the cavity is sealed from dust and moisture. All the one piece knives are hardened to 55-57 RC and random checks are made to ensure accuracy. This hardness gives superb toughness, good edge retention and allows for efficient sharpening in the field. Each knife is coated with super hi-tech KG Gun-Koteä originally developed for use in the aerospace industry. This coating offers a durable, long-lasting, non-reflective covering. Included in the price of each knife is a hand-made leather sheath. A lifelong guarantee, signed by Chris accompanies each knife.
The one piece design offers the highest possible weight/strength ratio
A2 Tool Steel offers excellent edge retention and good shock resistance
Hardness at between 55 and 57 Rockwell C is not brittle but gives good edge retention along with ease of sharpening
An 8" hollow grind is used with a full thickness back edge. All designs are ground to allow the full thickness of the back edge to come as close to the point as possible, affording a very strong front tip but not restricting the knife's ability to pierce
The hollow handle, which is created to reduce weight, is larger than any similar sized knife because there is no join between handle and blade
The aluminum butt cap provides an airtight closure for the hollow handle and is designed so that it can be used for hammering. Because using the knife as a hammer can be dangerous to one's knuckles and fingers, we do not recommend that this be done unless in an emergency situation. It is preferable to use a hammer
Full depth precision machined knurling affords maximum non-slip grip
Non-reflective KG Gun-Koteä coating gives lasting protection
All knives carry a lifetime guarantee and a damaged knife will be replaced or repaired at Chris' discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to a knife that has been thrown or used for heavy levering
These knives are used by hunters, backpackers, SWAT teams, military personnel, firefighters and police all over the world. They are also to be found in many knife collections and most of our customers own more than one of our knives
Each hand made leather sheath is designed to fit the knife well, to give maximum protection to the carrier and the knife when being carried. Because we continue to improve our design, sheaths supplied might not be exactly as shown in the brochure
Replacement butt caps and sheaths are available at reasonable prices
Many customers feel that once their knives have been used, they lose collector's value. This is not so as the knife can be returned to Chris Reeve Knives, where it will be sandblasted, re-coated with KG Gun-Kotea, sharpened and returned to it's original condition. Contact Chris Reeve Knives for cost. Please return knife in sheath

The Collini Cutlery is official distributor for Italy of the tactical knives / collection made in USA Chris Reeve

Intended use: Fighter / Tactical

Type of production: Artisan
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN 55 / 57HRC
Lama production: USA
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 290mm.
Balancing: set back to 1cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 356g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: by SpecOps, in cordura
Notes: single-piece knife from 2007 - production ranks