Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini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 individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued in this steel variant
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Minor cosmetic signs of wear on the clip and screws
* Box: Included
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Included
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

The Microtech Socom Elite is one of the most iconic folding knives produced by Microtech, prized for its combination of durability, ergonomics, and reliability. Designed for professional and tactical use, over the years it has also established itself as a benchmark among collectors and enthusiasts of high-end cutlery.

The model presented here, manufactured in 2019, features a blade made of Carpenter CTS-204P steel, one of the best high-performance stainless steel alloys in its class, known for its excellent edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and outstanding wear resistance. The black/dual-tone finish contributes to its particularly aggressive and professional appearance.

The aluminum handle with non-slip inserts ensures a firm and comfortable grip even under the most demanding conditions, while the manual thumb stud opening system and the proven liner lock mechanism guarantee quick deployment and safety during use.

Thanks to Microtech’s signature build quality and a design that has become an industry classic, the Socom Elite is an excellent choice for both everyday use and for collectors seeking one of the most iconic models in the American brand’s modern lineup.

Intended Use: Tactical, EDC

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Carpenter CTS-204P stainless steel
Blade Finish: “Normal” (Black PVD + Satin)
Handle: Aluminum with non-slip inserts
Blade Length: 101mm
Blade thickness: 4 mm
Closed length: 127 mm
Overall length: 228 mm
Closed thickness: 15 mm
Weight: 157 g
Lock type: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Microtech box with manuals
Notes: Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased knife from a private collection
* Condition: Like new
* Availability: Rare and hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Original
* Sheath: In excellent, complete condition
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: Ka-Bar
Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

The KA-BAR BK72 represents the ultimate evolution of a survival knife icon. As the heir to the famous Becker BK2/BK22, it retains their toughness and reliability while enhancing performance thanks to the premium CPM S35VN steel. Built full tang with a 6.35 mm thick blade, it offers outstanding strength and optimal handling.

The black micarta handle ensures a firm grip in any condition, while the available finishes — stonewashed or black DLC coating — provide a modern and functional aesthetic. A knife that combines durability, precision, and style, perfect for outdoor, survival, and professional use.

Intended use: survival / outdoor / heavy-duty
Production type: exclusive Knivesandtools edition (KA-BAR–Knivesandtools collaboration)
Country of origin: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel (full tang, 6.35 mm thick)
Blade finish: stonewashed (KABK72) or black DLC coating (KABK72BK)
Handle: black micarta
Blade length: approx. 13.2 cm
Blade thickness: 6.35 mm
Closed length: 107 mm
Overall length: approx. 270 mm
Closed thickness: estimated between 12–15 mm
Weight: approx. 435 g
Locking mechanism: fixed blade, no locking system
Clip: none (includes kydex sheath)
Packaging: original box
Notes: hardness approx. 58 HRC

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: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, it has some minor signs of oxidation on the guard and pommel that have not been removed so as not to alter the original finish of the knife, and a couple of small cosmetic scratches on the blade. The sheath is present and perfectly usable, but discolored and “worn” in some parts due to the passage of time
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A couple of small scratches on the left side of the blade and signs of oxidation on the guard and pommel
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, complete with diamond sharpener and original bushing, but discolored and worn due to the passage of time
* Manuals, certificates, and warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house lab

The Gerber BMF (Basic Multi-Function) is a fixed blade knife produced by Gerber Legendary Blades between 1986 and the late 1990s. Designed as a sturdy and versatile survival tool, it has become a cult object among collectors and enthusiasts of military and outdoor knives. Its impressive blade, non-slip handle, and sheath with accessories make it one of the most iconic models of Gerber's production from that period.

Intended use: Survival / Military

Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: micro-peened
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: Hypalon (neoprene-like material)
Blade length: 200mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Total length: 342 mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 433 g.
Sheath: ABS and Cordura
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased, serial number 006282 - The original compass is in the pocket on the sheath.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Commercially available: Limited and numbered custom edition, discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Microtech Marfione Custom ANAX - Limited Series 2015
In 2015, Anthony Marfione created a limited and numbered series of the famous ANAX, a folding integral knife that marked a turning point in custom design. Winner of the “Most Innovative Knife of the Year” award at the 2014 Blade Show, the ANAX combines functionality, futuristic aesthetics, and top-of-the-line materials. The custom models produced that year stand out for their handcrafted finishes, unique material variations, and exclusive accessories, quickly becoming collector's items coveted on a global scale.

Data Sheet.
Intended Use: Tactical, EDC
Type of production: Custom
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Elmax Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Tri-Tone Black DLC
Handle: Carbon fiber and titanium with Black DLC finish and hardware
Blade length: 95mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Length closed: 125mm
Total length: 219mm
Thickness when closed: 12mm
Weight: 99g
Closure: Sub Frame Lock in titanium with Black DLC finish
Clip: Titanium with Black DLC finish
Packaging: Marfione Custom box with external serial number, nylon zippered pouch, microfiber pouch, titanium patch with Marfione logo
Notes: 05/2015 limited run custom edition, specimen number 075, numbered on blade and box

Intended use: Collection and EDC (Everyday Carry)
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Tru-Sharp™ stainless steel
Blade finish: Mirror polished
Handle: Amber Bone Peach Seed Jig
Blade length: 69mm
Blade thickness: 2.3mm
Closed length: 107mm
Total length: 176mm
Closed thickness: 10mm
Weight: 56g
Locking mechanism: Back Lock
Clip: None
Packaging: Cardboard box with Case logos
Notes: Iconic Case model, available in limited quantities

Ka-Bar - 1217 - Full Set 1991 50th Pearl Harbour Anniversary Model 02-1241 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never taken out of its box. 
* Commercially available: Discontinued, 1991 model
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Box: Present, original, with “50th Anniversary Pearl Harbor” logos.
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present, complete set.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This Ka-Bar 1217, made in 1991, is a commemorative knife designed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This surprise attack, conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy, aimed to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prevent a rapid response to Japanese expansion. The raid claimed the lives of about 2,400 people, including military personnel and civilians, and led the United States to enter World War II, declaring war on Japan the following day.

The Ka-Bar 1217, with its high-carbon steel blade and leather ring handle, has the same design as the legendary Ka-Bar knife used by U.S. soldiers during the conflict. The blade is engraved with the 50th anniversary logo and a symbolic image of Pearl Harbor, making the knife a collector's item and a tribute to the historical memory of the event. The Ka-Bar 1217 is not just a tool but a mark of honor and respect for the victims of the attack and the heroes who contributed to the victory of the United States during World War II.

Unlike the standard models, here we have engraving from the right side of the blade, hand-molded leather washers with an aged look, and even the scabbard is made like the 1940s models, with darker leather and steel staple points in addition to the traditional contrasting cream-colored stitching.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Blade: 1095 56/58HRC carbon steel
Handle: hand-molded leather rings with aged appearance
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: set back - 1cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: leather, with contrasting stitching and steel staple points
Notes: very rare 1991 commemorative edition for the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

USED KNIFE, WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Knife previously purchased, from a private collection
* Condition: Like new
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present and in excellent condition
* Sheath: Present and like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

At 2:38 in the morning on the night between January 16 and 17, 1991, just 18 hours and 38 minutes after the expiration of the ultimatum set by the United Nations, Operation "Desert Storm," the largest allied military action since 1945, began.

In what would become the first conflict in history to be broadcast live on television, 90,000 tons of bombs would be dropped, marking a new point of no return for what was considered acceptable by global public opinion. The imagery that war helped create would lay the groundwork for the long series of Western military interventions in the Middle East in the years that followed.

Intended use: Tactical/Military

Country of production: USA
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56/58HRC
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Balance: Set back - 1 cm from the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Commemorative edition from the 2000s, out of production and no longer available

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Use: Tactical / Military

Blade: Stainless steel 154CM 58/60 HRC with PVD treatment
Handle: Zytel
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 220 mm.
Length closed: 125 mm.
Weight: 115 g.
Clip: stainless steel
Locking system: liner lock with additional safety lock

Knife withdrawn from a private collection - In like new condition, original sharpening, without original box - Checked and certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory.

After two years of collaboration with expert military instructor Frank Heyl, Gerber is delighted to bring to market what they themselves define as the strongest military / survival knife ever built. quick to change the handle, but also so robust that it can pierce an aircraft fuselage but also simply be used as a hammer, glass breaker or throwing knife.

Intended use: Military

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: TiNi - Titanium Nitriding
Production Lama: USA
Handle: non-slip in fiberglass and nylon
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 275mm.
Balancing: 3cm back.
Weight: 330g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon and fire retardant anti-slip polymers, M.O.L.L.E. system, ultra-flat to limit the overall dimensions, integrated sharpener
Notes: Skullcrasher / Hammer in stainless steel and slots for wrist strap or to be used with a rod to create a spear.