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  1. 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 laboratory

     

    The 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 purchased

    R-HIGOIIF-HTIZ-CP
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  2. Zero Tolerance - 0308BLKTS - Tigerstripe CPM-20CV & Titanium - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased and used
    * Condition: Like new, never used, no packaging
    * Available on the market: Out of production
    * Sharpness: Factory sharp
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: -
    * Sheath: -
    * Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
    * Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Intended use: Sports / Tactical

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of production: USA
    Blade: CPM-20CV stainless steel
    Blade finish: Tigerstripe black-oxide BlackWash
    Handle: Titanium and G10
    Blade length: 95mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Closed length: 132mm.
    Total length: 241mm.
    Weight: 196g.
    Closing system: Frame Lock
    Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel with Black PVD treatment
    Opening system: Carson Flipper type on KVT ball bearings
    Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
    Notes: knife previously purchased and used, from a private collection

    ZT-0308BLKTS-CP
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  3. Zero Tolerance - Strider Onion Folder - CPM-MagnaCut - SPRINT RUN - PRIVATE COLLECTION - ZT0350OLTS

    Knife withdrawn from a private collection

    • Origin: Withdrawn from a private owner, previously purchased and used
    • Condition: Like new
    • Availability: Discontinued
    • Factory edge: Yes
    • Blade marks: None
    • Handle marks: None
    • Box: Not included
    • Sheath: Not included
    • Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not included
    • Inspected and certified by our internal laboratory

    One of our first ZT models and still one of the most popular, now offered in a limited edition with a CPM-MagnaCut steel blade.

    The 0350 is a large and aggressive knife, yet compact and light enough to make it a practical and highly effective EDC. It features ZT's assisted opening system: the blade deploys quickly and easily, even with gloves, thanks to the ambidextrous flipper. The blade is finished with a bold and distinctive tiger-stripe pattern created with tungsten DLC coating.

    Intended use: Tactical / Military

    • Production type: Industrial
    • Country of origin: USA
    • Blade material: CPM-MagnaCut steel
    • Blade finish: Tungsten DLC Coating
    • Handle: G-10
    • Blade length: 90mm
    • Blade thickness: 3mm
    • Closed length: 115mm
    • Overall length: 195mm
    • Closed thickness: 13mm
    • Weight: 162g
    • Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
    • Clip: Removable, multi-position, stainless steel
    • Packaging: Not included
    • Notes: Sprint Run edition with CPM-MagnaCut steel - Design by Mick Strider and Ken Onion - SpeedSafe opening system
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  4. Zero Tolerance - ZT0630 Emerson Clip Point - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition, minor marks on clip and hardware.
    * Commercially available: Discontinued
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened, can be improved.
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: Small marks on clip and hardware.
    * Box: /
    * Scabbard: /
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

    Production Type: Industrial
    Country of Production: USA
    Blade: Stainless steel S35VN
    Blade finish: Satin finish
    Handle: G10 and Titanium stonewashed
    Blade length: 91mm.
    Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
    Length closed: 124mm.
    Total length: 216mm.
    Thickness when closed: 13mm.
    Weight: 178g.
    Closure: Frame Lock
    Clip: Removable and multi-position, stainless steel
    Packaging: not present
    Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection - made in collaboration with Emerson Knives - Patented Wave opening system

    ZT0630-CP
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  5. Zero Tolerance - Emerson Tanto - Carbon Fiber - ZT0620CF - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION

    * Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
    * Condition: like new
    * Commercially available: no longer in production
    * Sharpening: original
    * Marks on blade: -
    * Marks on handle: -
    * Box: NO
    * Sheath: NO
    * Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: NO
    * Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

    Intended use: Tactical/Military

    Type of production: Industrial
    Blade production: USA
    Blade: CTS204P stainless steel
    Blade treatment: -
    Handle: Carbon Fiber and Titanium stonewashed
    Blade length: 91mm.
    Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
    Length closed: 124mm.
    Total length: 216mm.
    Thickness when closed: 13mm.
    Balance: -
    Weight: 178g.
    Closure: Frame Lock
    Clip: Removable and multi-position, in stainless steel
    Sheath: -
    Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
    Notes: in collaboration with Emerson Knives - Patented Wave opening system

    APZT620CF
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  6. 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: Tactical

    Production 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 collection

    FX-117CT-CP
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  7. 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
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  8. 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 available

    RO-HIMHDLC-CP
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  9. 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 available

    RO-HISTHPC-CP
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  10. Zero Tolerance - Sinkevich knife Flipper Titanium - ZT0456 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously purchased
    * Condition: in like new condition
    * Commercially available: discontinued
    * Sharpening: factory sharpening
    * Marks on blade: no marks
    * Marks on the handle: no marks
    * Box: original ZT box
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
    * Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

    Intended use: Sports / Collection

    Type of production: Industrial
    Production Lama: USA
    Blade: CTS-204P stainless steel
    Blade treatment: stone washed and satin finish
    Handle: Titanium with anodized spacers
    Blade length: 87mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Closed length: 112mm.
    Total length: 193mm.
    Thick when closed: 14mm.
    Weight: 178g.
    Closure: Framelock
    Clip: Removable, reversible, in stainless steel
    Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
    Notes: Design by Dmirty Sinkevich - KVT opening on ball bearings

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  11. Zero Tolerance - Strider Onion - Tigerstripe Black G10 - ZT0303 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    Knife from a private collection - Iconic and sought after model designed by Ken Onion and Mick Strider - Out of production and no longer available - Perfect in all, like new, serial 1544, does not have any kind of sign or defect - The knife shows an uncertainty at the tip, on the sharpening, which is slightly different; presumably already produced in this way by ZT - The sharpening is good and shows no signs of wear, presumably the sharpening is the original factory - Accompanied by original Zero Tolerance box, but referred to the model 0301 with green G10 handle - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

     

    Intended Use: Collection / Tactical / Military

    Production type: Industrial
    Country of Production: USA
    Blade: Steel CPM-S30V
    Blade Finish: Tigerstripe - Tungsten DLC Coating
    Handle: Titanium and G-10 with 3D finish
    Blade Length: 95mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Length closed: 133mm.
    Total length: 218mm.
    Thickness when closed: 17mm.
    Weight: 232g.
    Closure: Frame Lock
    Clip: Removable, Multiposition, Stainless Steel
    Package: Cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos (the box refers to a different model, 0301)
    Notes: Design by Mick Strider and Ken Onion - SpeedSafe opening system - Like new - Retired from prvated collection

    ZT0303-CP
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  12. 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 / Collection

    Type 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
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Sports, Outdoor, Tactical, and Collectible Knives: The Collini Selection

For over 50 years, Coltelleria Collini has been a reference point in Italy for the world of specialized cutlery. Since 1968, we have been selecting sports, outdoor, professional, and collectible knives, collaborating exclusively with official brands, historical manufacturers, and master artisans.

In this category, you will find thousands of original knives, chosen for demanding collectors, EDC, outdoor, and bushcraft enthusiasts, as well as professional operators who require reliability, quality materials, and consistent performance over time.

Military & Tactical Knives

Knives designed for heavy-duty and professional use, where robustness and reliability are paramount. We select world-leading brands such as Extrema Ratio, Zero Tolerance, Ka-Bar, and Cold Steel. Fixed and folding blades developed to withstand extreme conditions.

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From trekking to hiking, from bushcraft to everyday carry (EDC). Discover the Italian excellence of Fox Knives and LionSteel, the Nordic solidity of Fallkniven, and great classics like Opinel and Spyderco.

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There is no absolute "best" brand, but specific leaders for each use. For tactical and professional use, Extrema Ratio and Zero Tolerance are top tier. For outdoor and EDC, Fox, LionSteel, Fallkniven, and Spyderco excel.

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