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Bawidamann Blades - GUNNR - CPM-S35VN & Black G10 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Not supplied by manufacturer
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not supplied by manufacturer
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratoryBawidamann Blades is a small, 100% American, family-owned company founded and run by Ben Bawidamann in Ohio. The brand stands out for its production of tactical and serious-use knives, designed for operators (soldiers, law enforcement, instructors) as well as EDC (Every Day Carry) enthusiasts or fans of sturdy blades.
The brand's philosophy revolves around unique and functional designs with distinctive and often aggressive aesthetics, with ideas that originate from the operational world and the designer's personal vision. The blades are made from high-quality steel, and many models feature special details such as custom finishes and ergonomic handles.
Bawidamann is not an industrial manufacturer: many knives are produced in limited quantities or small batches available only through the manufacturer's website, making them difficult to find in Europe and highly sought after by collectors.
Intended use: Collection/Sports
Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: G10 by VZ Grip
Blade length: 118mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 240 mm.
Weight: 217 g.
Sheath: Boltaron, with rigid belt loop, M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Packaging: -
Notes: knife previously purchased from a private collection.BB-GUNNR-CP -
Benchmade - Skirmish Titanium Knife 630 - USED - knife
KNIFE RETIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
Type: Previously Purchased
Condition: USED
Commercial availability: No
Sharpening: Re-sharpened by our laboratory
Blade condition: in excellent condition
Handle condition: numerous marks and scratches on both sides
Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Without certificates
Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratoryDesigned by custom maker Neil Blackwood and manufactured by Benchmade before its definitive removal from the catalog, the 630 Skirmish is now considered a true cult object in tactical and collectible knife making.This used example features a CPM S30V stainless steel blade professionally re-sharpened by our laboratory and solid titanium scales showing evident signs of wear on both sides.A large and fully functional knife, intended for those who want to handle a high-end piece without focusing too much on aesthetics. Even in this configuration, the Skirmish remains an extremely robust, rare and highly desired cutting tool.
Intended use: Collection - Heavy duty use
Production type: Discontinued industrial production
Country of manufacture: United States
Blade: CPM S30V stainless steel - re-sharpened - HRC not declared
Blade finish: Satin - re-sharpened
Handle: Solid anodized titanium, marked on both sides
Blade length: 110 mm
Blade thickness: 4 mm
Closed length: 135 mm
Total length: 245 mm
Closed thickness: 12.5 mm
Weight: 189 g
Lock: Titanium Frame Lock
Clip: Steel, tip-down, non-reversible
Packaging: without packaging
Notes: Discontinued model - used with re-sharpened blade and marked scales - high rarity on the Benchmade secondary marketBM-630CP-US -
BayleyKnife - S4-X - Limited Edition #10 of #10 - Bear Grylls Survival Custom Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: New, never used
* Commercially available: Larger limited edition and in VG10 steel, no longer commercially available, made only in 10 numbered pieces
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: originally sold without packaging
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.This exclusive knife, withdrawn from a private collection, is a true rarity, never used and kept in perfect condition. It is a limited edition, produced in only 10 numbered examples, no longer commercially available. Each knife has been checked and certified by our in-house laboratory, guaranteeing authenticity and quality.
Designed for versatile use in bushcraft and as an all-rounder utility, this knife is handcrafted in the UK by renowned British knife maker Rob Bayley, best known for the model used by Bear Grylls in his first television appearances in 2007
Intended Use: Bushcraft / All Rounder Utility
Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: United Kingdom
Blade: full tang in VG10 stainless steel
Finish: Satin finish
Handle: made of G10 with pin tubes and 300 stainless steel through-guard
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 230g.
Sheath: black leather, with loops for horizontal carry
Packaging: knife entirely handmade by British knife maker Rob Bayley - model famous for being used by Bear Grylls in 2007 during his first TV appearances, larger limited edition and in VG10 steel, no longer commercially available, made only in 10 numbered examplesBK-S4XLTD-CP -
BayleyKnife - S4 - 06/2024 - Bear Grylls Survival Custom Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - craft knif
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: New, never used and never taken out of its sheath.
* Commercially available: Made to order, with a waiting period of several years to receive it
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: originally sold without packaging
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Leather tag imprinted with date of manufacture.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Bushcraft / All Rounder UtilityProduction Type: Handcrafted
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Blade: full tang stainless steel RWL34
Finish: Satin finish
Handle: made of G10 with pin tubes and 300 stainless steel through-guard
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 219g.
Sheath: black leather, with loops for horizontal carry
Packaging: knife entirely handmade by British knife maker Rob Bailey - model famous for being used by Bear Grylls in 2007 during his first TV appearances, before he made business deals with Gerber - branded bayleyknife 06/24 (June 2024)BK-S4SUR-CP -
Pasqualino Morittu - Pattada Corrina Ram Horn - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 12.5cm - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Commercially available: unique handcrafted piece
* Sharpening: original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: YES
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryIntended use: Regional
Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Italy
Blade: C70 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: ram horn
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 155mm.
Total length: 280mm.
Thickness when closed: 19mm
Balance: -
Weight: 105g.
Closure: without blade lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: rigid packaging with artisanal production certificate signed by Morittu
Notes: -Nino Morittu - Knifemaker from Silanus, Province of Nuoro
Nino Morittu creates unique knives, pieces of rare artisanal beauty designed, drawn and finished personally. Each knife is a masterpiece of exceptional craftsmanship, demonstrating his skill in the art of knifemaking. His works, regularly exhibited at various knife shows, have gained wide recognition from collectors and amateurs alike. Morittu prefers the use of C70 type steels and does not produce in large quantities, keeping each piece exclusive thanks to his meticulous artisanal method.
The precision in the details makes his knives almost perfect, testifying to a deep love for work well done. Aesthetically superb, they represent excellent craftsmanship and a passion for quality materials. Morittu's creations are exhibited in internationally renowned museums such as Albacete in Spain, Montreal in Canada, as well as in the United States and Berlin, Germany.
Renowned for his perfectionism, Morittu is often compared to Calaresu, another master knifemaker known for his attention to detail. A distinctive feature of his work is the exclusive use of "paired" horns for the handles, ensuring that there are never any visual disparities between the scales.
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Pasqualino Morittu - Pattada Resolza Ram Horn - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 12.5cm - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Commercially available: unique handcrafted piece
* Sharpening: original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: YES
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryIntended use: Regional
Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Italy
Blade: C70 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: ram horn
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 155mm.
Total length: 280mm.
Thickness when closed: 19mm
Balance: -
Weight: 114g.
Closure: without blade lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: rigid packaging with artisanal production certificate signed by Morittu
Notes: -Nino Morittu - Knifemaker from Silanus, Province of Nuoro
Nino Morittu creates unique knives, pieces of rare artisanal beauty designed, drawn and finished personally. Each knife is a masterpiece of exceptional craftsmanship, demonstrating his skill in the art of knifemaking. His works, regularly exhibited at various knife shows, have gained wide recognition from collectors and amateurs alike. Morittu prefers the use of C70 type steels and does not produce in large quantities, keeping each piece exclusive thanks to his meticulous artisanal method.
The precision in the details makes his knives almost perfect, testifying to a deep love for work well done. Aesthetically superb, they represent excellent craftsmanship and a passion for quality materials. Morittu's creations are exhibited in internationally renowned museums such as Albacete in Spain, Montreal in Canada, as well as in the United States and Berlin, Germany.
Renowned for his perfectionism, Morittu is often compared to Calaresu, another master knifemaker known for his attention to detail. A distinctive feature of his work is the exclusive use of "paired" horns for the handles, ensuring that there are never any visual disparities between the scales.
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Franco Vernazza - Bad Bob's Knife N690Co and Deer - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2009.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.FRANCO VERNAZZA is a hobbyist knifemaker registered with A.C.H.I. (Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani) and this creation of his is loosely inspired by Robert "Bob" Loveless' Bad Bob's Knife, his personal knife. Loveless' original was used during his time in Lawndale and is a unique piece of great historical importance. For that very reason it is so famous and published in tittie texts devoted to vintage custom cutlery.
Intended use: hunting/collectingType of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: European stag with escutcheon
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, double-layer leather with quick belt attachment
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collectionFVBBK-CP -
Marttiini - Puukko knife - Limited Edition 90° - 1928 2018 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Knife
The J.Marttiini knife 1928-2018 90v. is a limited edition created to celebrate the 90th anniversary of J. Marttiini Knife Factory Ltd. Founded in 1928 by Janne Marttiini in Rovaniemi..
Knife numbered on the blade, series 1965 out of 2018 pieces produced
KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available: no longer in production, difficult to find
* Sharpness: Original
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: No box
* Sheath: original brown leather
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: absent
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryIntended use: hunting
Intended use: collection
Type of production: artisanal
Blade: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Blade production: Finland
Handle: ebony
Blade length: 110mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Closed length: -
Total length: 225mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 140g
Closure: -
Clips: -
Sheath: leather sheath with engravings
Note:AP-MAR-90 -
ExtremaRatio - Shrapnel knife - Geo Camo - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased - SERIAL CK0269D
* Condition: quite good, the knife was used for medium/light cuts
* Commercially available: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: various due to use (see related photos), mostly rubbing/slight polishing
* Marks on handle: slight
* Box: Present, one side was damaged and was fixed with tape
* Scabbard: original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratoryIntended Use: Tactical/Sporting
Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Finish: Geo Camo (burnishing with laser treatment)
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Balance: recessed
Weight: 212g.
Sheath: ABS sheath with Tek-Lok attachment with automatic knife retention system.
Packaging: Cardboard box with Extrema Ratio logosER-SHR-GEO-CP -
Deroma - Pattada Resolza knife handcrafted ram's horn knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION
KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Available: on the market
* Sharpness: Factory
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: synthetic material case
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: guarantee certificate
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryIntended use: Regional
Type of production: Artisan
Blade production: Italy
Blade: 12c26 stainless steel
Blade Treatment: -
Handle: ram's horn
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 147mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Closed thickness: 19mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closure: without blade lock
Clips: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: rigid packaging with artisanal production certificate signed by Antonio Deroma
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Microtech - Currahee - S/E Green 102-1GR - PRE-OWNED - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: January 2014 production, previously purchased.
* Condition: Brand new
* Commercially available: Discontinued and no longer available.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: Small abrasions given by contact with scabbard.
* Box: Present and original
* Scabbard: Present and original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Warranty and maintenance sheet.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Heavy Utility
Production type: Midtech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang in D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Gunkote Green
Handle: polymer
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5.2mm.
Total length: 250mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 370g.
Sheath: polymer, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible multi-position attachments.
Packaging: cardboard box with Microtech logos, Maintenance and warranty information
Notes: produced in January 2014 - previously purchased - brand newMCT1021GR -
Randall Made Knives - Vintage Model 7-4 1/2 Fisherman Hunter - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably from the late 1970s/early 1980s.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available On order, with waiting list.
* Sharpening: Factory original, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: Small horizontal marks due to insertion and removal from scabbard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on aluminum tang.
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended use: hunting / fishing / light hiking
Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: O1 steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: leather rings, brass guard, duralumin pommel
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3.8mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Weight: 130g.
Scabbard: handmade, leather, for vertical carrying on belt
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably late 1970s/early 1980s in excellent condition - previously purchased knife from a private collection
History of the Model
The Model 7 was designed as a scaled-down version of the Model 3 Hunter.
Almost immediately, the idea of a scaled-down version of the new Hunter dawned on Bo Randall as an ideal knife for his fellow anglers. An avid fisherman since his youth, Bo regarded this new knife as a labor of love and immediately set to work on the project. At first he tried 4- and 4.5-inch blades, but then opted for the 4 1/2-inch one. Bo wanted the right handle for cleaning brook trout and similar sized fish, so he reduced the size of the handle of the new Hunter and changed its shape. Naturally, he called this model the "Fisherman," and some early prototypes with 4-inch blades were delivered to some dealers during the latter part of September 1945.AP-RAND7-4V -
Davide Ceroni - Trinidad Scorpion Custom Bali - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available On order.
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: Original packaging present
* Scabbard: Original scabbard present.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Warranty and Authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended use: sports/collection
Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel RWL-34 60HRC
Blade finish: dual tone (satin finish and microblading)
Handle: channel handles and titanium TI6AL4V inserts, ball bearing movement
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 147mm.
Total length: 256mm.
Weight: 120g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Black leather pouch
Packaging: Leather pouch with zipper and certificate of authenticity and warranty made of steel, laser engraved
Notes: Designed and made entirely by hand in Italy by Davide Ceroni - Previously purchased 09/12/2021 specimen from private collectionAP-CKTRSC -
CKF - Kadat Limited Edition by Alex Vorobyov - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available: Discontinued, made in 2018 in only 300 pieces, individually numbered
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Original Nylon case with accessories.
* Scabbard: Not provided
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate with serial number and signature.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Midtech (semi-craft)
Country of manufacture: Russia
Blade: stainless steel M390
Blade treatment: Bkacwashed
Handle: bronze anodized titanium with carbon fiber inserts
Blade length: 111mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 131mm.
Total length: 250mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 167g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium machined from solid, with Timascus insert
Notes: knife from private collection, previously purchased, made in only 300 individually numbered examplesCKF-KAD-CP -
Gerber - 425 Hunting Knife - Vintage 1972 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Vintage knife produced in Portland in 1972 characterized by an extremely penetrating full flat type of sharpening, designed specifically for hunting use - Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in very good condition - Never used, a few small marks on the leather sheath, due to the passage of time - Free of packaging - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini
Intended use: Collection / Vintage / Hunting
Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 440C stainless steel
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: stainless steel guard and pommel, brass spacers, macassar ebony handle
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 225mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 191g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: -
Notes: Vintage knife from 1972 - Withdrawn from private collection globally in very good condition - UnpackedGE-425HKV -
Buck - Kalinga knife 1991 - 401 - Wood - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Knife withdrawn from a private collection in like new condition - Thanks to the engraving next to the BUCK logo (X series) it is possible to go back to the 1991 year of production of the knife - Complete with box and scabbard - Checked, certified by our internal laboratory. Cutlery Collini
The Kalinga, model first produced by Buck in 1969, was a favorite of Al Buck. With a large skinner blade and an ergonomic design, the Kalinga remains in addition to an important piece to collect, also an excellent choice for hunting use.
Intended use: Sports / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Blade production: USA
Blade: full tang, 420HC stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Wood
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 255mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 322g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: brown leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Buck logos, with certificates
Note:BU-401-CP -
Medford Knife and Tools - TFF-1 Tactical Black Blood - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Collector's knife from a private collection - Model TTFF1 by Medford with custom Black Blood treatment and black coating of the sleeve by Dino Picco by Wander Tactical - Excellent condition with original box - Regrinded - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.
Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Custom
Blade production: Usa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: aluminum and titanium
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 252g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford - Black Blood blade treatment and handle repainted by Wander Tactical designer Dino PiccoTTFF1-CP





















