Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, with a few minor signs of wear on the guard and pommel
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued in this configuration (current versions feature different steels, blade shapes, and lengths)
* Sharpness: Original, could be sharpened
* Marks on the blade: Several small superficial scratches on the blade finish and the spine of the knife, as shown in the images. Minor signs of oxidation near Harsey’s signature.
* Marks on the handle: None
* Box: Missing
* Sheath: Present and in excellent condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: None
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

The Chris Reeve Knives Green Beret Fighter 5.5" is a professional fixed-blade knife designed to offer the ultimate balance between durability, control, and reliability. Crafted to the high manufacturing standards that distinguish Chris Reeve Knives, it was created as an operational tool capable of delivering consistent performance even under the most demanding conditions.

The 5.5-inch CPM-S30V steel blade combines excellent mechanical strength with superior edge retention. The bayonet grind profile is engineered to deliver precision and penetration, while the knife’s overall balance ensures safe and natural control during use.

The handle, featuring contoured Canvas Micarta scales, provides an ergonomic and stable grip, adapting well even to use with gloves or in harsh environments. The texture and shape of the scales allow for comfortable and safe handling, maintaining excellent control of the knife.

Intended Use: Collectible / All-Round Utility / Fighter

Manufacturing Type: Midtech
Blade: CPM-S30V stainless steel with CeraKote surface treatment
Country of Manufacture: Boise, Idaho, USA
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 140 mm
Blade Thickness: 5.5 mm
Overall length: 278 mm.
Balance: on the lower guard
Weight: 320 g.
Sheath: BlackHawk! nylon, with Kydex lining and front pocket with Velcro. Suitable for both belt carry and M.O.L.L.E. compatibility.
Notes: Previously purchased knife—from a private collection

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition; has minor scuffs on the tip of the blade and on the spine of the knife
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued in this configuration
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: Minor scuffs on the tip of the blade and the spine of the knife
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Missing
* Sheath: Present and in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Missing
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

Continuing the glorious tradition of Chris Reeve Knives that pay tribute to elite military forces, the Reeve/Harsey collaboration has given rise to the Pacific, the civilian version of a knife created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Intended Use: Collectible / Utility

Manufacturing Type: Midtech
Country of Manufacture: Boise, Idaho, USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN steel
Surface Treatment: CeraKote
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58 mm.
Overall length: 292 mm.
Balance: on the lower guard
Weight: 329 g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh sheath, M.O.L.L.E.-compatible
Notes: Previously purchased knife—from a private collection

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

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife handmade in 2021, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: in excellent condition, unused and kept solely in a collection
* Available on the market: Currently out of catalog and cannot be ordered/obtained from the craftsman
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: in excellent condition, with signature and date of manufacture
* Manuals, Certificates, and Guarantees: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity with date and technical data of the model
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

THE LEGEND
Jimmy Lile (1933–1991), known as “The Arkansas Knifesmith,” was one of the most important American knife makers of the 20th century. Born in Russellville, Arkansas, he made his first knife at the age of 11 and devoted himself professionally to knife making in 1971.

He is famous for the legendary Rambo knives, designed for real use with 440C blades, hollow handles, and innovative details. He was president of the Knifemakers' Guild, and his works were commissioned by presidents and celebrities.

He died in 1991, leaving a legacy of the highest caliber in custom and collectible knives.

THE PRESENT
Today, the Lile Knives, LLC brand is owned by John Hill of McKinney, Texas. In the 1980s, John was already collaborating with Bob Rankin on the sale of original Rambo knives, and in 2003 he co-authored a book dedicated to Lile's work.

After Jimmy's death, John maintained a strong relationship with Marilyn (Lile) Miller and purchased the Lile brand from her to continue producing high-quality replicas of the movie knives, adhering to custom knife standards and guaranteeing Marilyn royalties.

Since 2011, John Hill has been collaborating with Vaughn Neeley, former owner of Timberline Knives, to produce limited editions of Rambo knives that are prized by collectors. Today, Vaughn produces the entire new “Cerakote™ Series,” while the “Utility Series” is produced under his supervision, keeping alive the tradition and quality of Jimmy Lile's original models.

THE KNIFE
“The Mission” is one of the most iconic survival knives ever made, born from Jimmy Lile's vision to combine extreme functionality and military design.

Featuring a stainless steel blade finished entirely with bead-blasting to eliminate reflections, this model combines tactical aesthetics and real performance.

The back is equipped with aggressive serrations, while the hollow handle, wrapped in paracord, integrates a compass and allows for the transport of small tools.

The multifunction guard features screwdriver tips, making it a complete survival tool. Produced in a limited edition, “The Mission” represents the perfect synthesis between a combat knife, field tool, and collector's item.

Intended use: Collection / Survival

Type of production: entirely handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-154CM stainless steel
Blade treatment: Titanium Grey Cerakote
Handle: 316 stainless steel, hollow, waterproof, paracord coated; 316 stainless steel through guard; screw-in aluminum tang with integrated glass breaker and Pyser Optics NATO internal compass
Blade length: 253mm.
Blade thickness: 7 mm.
Total length: 393 mm.
Weight: 573 g.
Sheath: black leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry, with craftsman's signature and date of manufacture
Packaging: supplied with warranty certificate with date of manufacture and technical details
Notes: iconic knife used in the Rambo films, entirely handmade, with LILE logos and serial number. Previously purchased, never used, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife from 1981, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts; the blade shows signs of mechanical friction on the back due to opening and closing in the handle
* Available on the market: Not available, craftsman no longer in business
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Small marks due to age and friction when opening and closing the blade
* Marks on handle: Several signs of wear visible on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: 1981 warranty certificate from Coltelleria G. Lorenzi in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

In the 1980s, Jimmy Lile developed an elegant folding knife with a button lock mechanism, known as the “Lile Lock.” This patented system consists of a front button on the handle that unlocks the blade when opening and locks it in the cutting position, ensuring safety and ease of use. The monolithic nickel-silver guides support the D2 steel blade, while the micarta inserts on the scales give the knife a refined look.

This is a generously sized knife, produced in limited quantities between the 1970s and 1980s. The numbered examples bearing engravings such as the patent number 4148140 are now highly sought-after collector's items of great economic value.

This folding model represents a perfect balance between functionality and collectible design: compact and easy to handle, with a reliable lock, high-quality materials, and meticulous details, embodying Lile's attention to craftsmanship even in a context other than the famous survival knife.

Intended use: Collectible / Sports

Type of production: Entirely handmade
Country of production: Arkansas / USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Nickel Silver handle with Red Micarta inserts and stainless steel rear spacer
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Closed length: 124 mm
Total length: 212 mm.
Weight: 198 g.
Closure: Lile Lock (Button Lock)
Packaging: supplied with a 1981 warranty certificate from the historic “Coltelleria G. Lorenzi” in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
Notes: extremely rare knife from 1981, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection, serial number 447 engraved on the blade and patent number “U.S. Patent No. 4148140” engraved on the back of the button lock.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued in this configuration.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small marks given by time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks given by time.
* Box: Present, very worn and with a few missing manufacturer's stickers.
* Scabbard: Present, in very good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The 2007 Chris Reeve Green Beret 7” is an iconic knife designed by William H. Harsey, a legendary knife designer known for his expertise in tactical and military tool design.

William H. Harsey has a long career in the knife world, with a particular focus on creating combat and utilitarian knives prized for their functionality and durability. His experience and background in the armed forces helped shape his approach to design, which is reflected in knives such as the Green Beret 7”. His creations are renowned for the perfect balance of aesthetics, performance and durability. Harsey has collaborated with several top knife manufacturers, and his designs have become icons in the world of tactical equipment.

With its practical and precise approach, Harsey's Green Beret 7” stands out as one of the most sought-after tools for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Intended Use: Collection/Allround/Fighter

Type of manufacture: handcrafted
Blade: CPM-S30 55/57HRC stainless steel with CeraKote treatment
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 364g.
Sheath: SpecOps Nylon, made in the USA
Notes: knife made in 2007 with certificates and box, box with several signs of wear and lacking some manufacturer's stickers

Note: This product does NOT participate in the “Loyalty / Loyalty Program” discounts active in our online store

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never taken out of its packaging.
* 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: Tactical/Sporting

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel M390 61/62HRC
Blade Treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: Titanium folders and G-10 grips
Blade length: 94mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 116mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Thickness when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 132g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable, titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Fantoni logos
Notes: Limited and numbered edition made of only 100 pieces - Opening via Carson Flipper system - Design by William W. Harsey

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, sheath shows signs of time and has poor retention of the knife
* Commercially available: Discontinued and company no longer in operation.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Absent
* Scabbard: Present, with signs of time and poor knife retention.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Absent
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang, stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 61/62HRC
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: G10, handcrafted
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Balance: set back 2cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, with vertical belt loop
Packaging: absent
Notes: Design by W. Harsey - knife previously purchased, from private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, the sheath and box show some minor signs of time
* Commercially available: Discontinued and company no longer operating
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present, with some signs of time
* Scabbard: Present, with some signs of time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang, stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 61/62HRC
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Balance: set back 2cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, with vertical belt loop
Packaging: cardboard box with Fantoni logos, warranty certificate with technical specifications
Notes: Design by W. Harsey - knife previously purchased, from private collection

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: Tactical / Sports

Type of production: Industrial
Production Country: Italy
Blade: M390 61 / 62HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: Titanium and Carbon Fiber
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: 130mm.
Overall length: 240mm.
Thick when closed: 17mm.
Weight: 170g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable, titanium
Packaging: cardboard box
Notes: Opening with Carson Flipper system - Design by William W. HARSEY