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Rockstead - Higo II knife F-HTI-ZDP - ZDP-189 & Titanium - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Availability on the market: Hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small abrasions visible against the light on the mirror finish
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Rockstead HIGO II in titanium is not simply a high-end folding knife: it is the ultimate embodiment of Japanese philosophy applied to cutting, where every detail is pushed to the limits of perfection.
The minimalist, flawless titanium handle serves as a counterpoint to a ZDP-189 blade hardened to extreme hardness and finished with an almost unreal mirror polish. The result is not merely aesthetic: it is a living surface, capable of gliding through material with a smoothness and continuity that few knives in the world can offer.
Rockstead’s proprietary convex geometry does more than just cut: it separates, controls, and guides. It is a blade designed for those who recognize the difference between extreme sharpness and true long-term efficiency.
The HIGO II is an object for connoisseurs, where tolerances, treatments, and finishes are not mere technical specifications, but part of a precise language.
Intended use: Collectible / Sport
Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel, hardened to 66.5 HRC
Blade finish: mirror polished
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Closed thickness: 12.2mm.
Weight: 136g.
Opening mechanism: ambidextrous pivot
Washers: brass
Closure: FrameLock with SKD11 striker at 61HRC
Clip: removable, 420J2 stainless steel with PVD coating
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchasedR-HIGOIIF-HTIZ-CP -
Fox - N.E.R.O. Nighthawk CobalTitanium - FX117CT - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: still in production.
* Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: a few small marks on clip, hardware, and aluminum spacer
* Box: Absent
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Absent
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: TacticalProduction type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: N690Co 58HRC steel with Grade 5 titanium back (49-50HRC)
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 91mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed 127mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thickness when closed: 25mm.
Balance: Backward, 3cm from the top of the guard.
Weight: 186g.
Latch: Liner Lock, with manual insertion safety
Clip: Stainless steel, reversible
Notes: previously purchased knife, withdrawn from private collectionFX-117CT-CP -
Fox - Forest outdoor knife 576PKD - damascus blade - cocobolo - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Limited Edition
Vintage Fox collector's knife from Maniago - Limited Edition 1997
We present a one-of-a-kind example, the vintage Fox knife from Maniago, produced in 1997 and part of a limited series of only 1000 pieces. This specific knife, numbered 94, comes from a private collection and has been kept in perfect condition, retaining its original beauty and functionality intact.
Production and Origin: Made in Maniago, Italy, in 1997, part of a numbered and limited series (94/1000).
Materials: The blade is made of Damascus steel, composed of 512 hand-forged layers. The handle is made of cocobolo wood, known for its aesthetic and robust qualities.
Packaging and Authenticity: The knife is presented in a wooden box, ideal for storage or display, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Fox's founder, Oreste Frati, which guarantees its originality and quality.
Condition: Retired from a private collection, the knife has been maintained in impeccable condition, a testament to the care and attention of its previous owners.Intended use: Collection
Blade: 512 layer damascus stainless steel
Blade production in Italy
Handle: in cocobolo pledge
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 145mm.
Total length: 12mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 222g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clips: -
Sheath: -
Note: -FX-576PKD -
Rockstead - 2010 Higo-MH-DLC Serial #303 - YXR7 HPC & Micarta - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: -
* Marks on handle: - -
* Box: marketed in silk pouch.
* Scabbard: Leather, belt, original, with a few small marks given by time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
The HIGO-MH-DLC folder features a 3.5-inch YXR7 blade with DLC coating and Micarta handle. The incredible mirror finish is achieved by heat treating the blade and gradually grinding by hand with wet and dry sandpaper of 400, 600, 800, 1,200 and 2,000. The HIGO-MH-DLC comes with a black leather belt case with a slot to hold the included torx wrench.
Country of manufacture: Japan
Type of manufacture: midtech
Blade: DLT571 steel (Hitachi YXR7 at 64.1HRC with 3micron HPC coating and hardness of Hv1300)
Handle: 2mm stainless steel sus402J2 at 52HRC with micarta handles
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 139g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: Serial number 303 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially availableRO-HIMHDLC-CP -
Rockstead - 2010 Higo-ST Serial #005 - YR7 HPC & Duralumin - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.
The best industrial knives currently in production are marketed under the Rockstead brand. Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for more than 20 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in the level of innovation for the materials used and construction techniques.
Country of production: Japan
Type of production: midtech
Blade: Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64.8HRC with 3micron HPC coverage and hardness of Hv1800
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with surface anodizing and hardness of Hv400
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Weight: 130g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Serial number 005 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially availableRO-HISTHPC-CP -
Fox/Combative Edge - M1S Serrated knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - CED-01S - knife
KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected by a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpness: Factory
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Box: Without box
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory
Intended use: Tactical / CollectionType of production: Industrial
Blade production: Italy
Blade: N690Co 58HRC stainless steel
Blade Treatment: DLC
Handle: G-10 and titanium
Blade length: 95mm. partially serrated edge
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Thickness when closed without clip: 10mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 152g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Sheath: -AP-CED-01S











