Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini
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Peter Herbst - Engraved Integral - CPM-T440V & Fossil Ivory - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: 03/1990 model, in like-new condition
* Commercially available: Unique knife, entirely custom made and hand-engraved
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Belt sheath, leather, handmade; with a few small marks of time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of authenticity with date of manufacture and craftsman's signature.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house workshopIntended Use: Collection/Gentleman
Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Germany
Blade: stainless steel CPM-T440V at 60HRC
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: integral from solid, fully hand-engraved, with fossil ivory grips and red micarta spacers
Blade length: 93mm
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 203mm.
Weight: 99g.
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: -
Notes: rare handcrafted knife made in March 1990 by well-known German knifemaker Peter Herbs, a member of the German Knifemakers' Guild and a member of the very prestigious American Knifemakers' Guild.FC-PHERBST-CP -
Silver Stag - Small Gamer Knife in Deer - Elk Stick Series - PRIVATE COLLECTION - hunting knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available Hard to find.
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: Complete, cardboard box with manufacturer's logos.
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition, with a few small marks given by time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Warranty Certificates.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
The Small Gamer SG3.0 & by Silver Stag Knives is a compact hunting knife designed to ensure precision and reliability when working with small game. Made from high-quality D2 steel, it offers excellent wear resistance and long-lasting sharpness. Its ergonomic design with deer antler handle ensures a firm and comfortable grip. Perfect for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, the Small Gamer is an excellent choice for those seeking a practical, stylish and functional knife.Intended use: hunting/collecting
Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: deer horn with brass through-guard
Blade length: 72mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 86g.
Sheath: machined leather, with belt loop for vertical carry
Packaging: cardboard box with manufacturer's logos
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collectionSIL-ESS300-CP -
Peter Marzitelli - Desert Ironwood & Carbon Fiber Linerlock Pocket Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: No longer available.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: CollectionType of Production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Canada
Blade: Stainless steel ATS-34
Blade finish: Dual tone: satin finish and microblading
Handle: titanium folders, carbon fiber bolsters and Desert Ironwood grips
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thickness when closed: 14mm
Weight: 84g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: flamed titanium
Notes: Canadian knifemaker Peter Marzitelli, began making knives full-time in 1984 under the name "Marz Knives." Considered an excellent knifemaker and artist specializing in handmade knives, Peter passed away at age 65 in May 2019. His motto was "A Marzitelli knife, is a knife for life."PM-ICMF-CP -
Renato Cassol - Hunting Knife in Damasteel Damascus, Warthog tooth and Amboina briar - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available: unique specimen
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on the nickel silver guard.
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: handcrafted, crocodile leather, hand-stitched.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryRenato Cassol, an expert hunter and well-known cutler in the province of Biella, is famous for his handcrafted knives. Using fine materials and traditional techniques, Cassol creates knives valued for quality, aesthetics and functionality, embodying the tradition of Italian cutlery making.
Intended use: hunting / collection
Type of production: artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless damasteel steel 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: /
Handle: Warthog tooth and amboine burl, with nickel silver guard
Blade length: 98mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Weight: 109g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, in fine Crocodile leather
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collectionCASRE-CP -
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 -
Livio Montagna - Hunting knife 2018 Deer Sambar - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks
* 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.Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.IC. (Italian Knife Maker's Guild) Livio Montagna. A classic sporting model for hunting use with deer sambar handle.
Intended use: hunting / collection
Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: 440C steel hardened to 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer sambar with ivory insert and 416 stainless steel guard
Blade length: 102mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collectionAP-MONT-HCS -
Randall Knives - Model 11 Alaskan Skinner Stag Horn - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Knife withdrawn from private collection presumably dating back to the first half of the 1980s - overall in good condition - knife still has factory sharpening, but now ineffective - has a couple of small scratches on the blade and a few small marks on the guard - comes with Randall handcrafted leather sheath in excellent condition - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.
Randall's Model 11 was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, noted Alaskan guide. An otima blade for skinning big game, it features a serrated top of the blade to facilitate thumb placement and prevent thumb slippage.
Intended use: hunting/collectingType of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: O-1 carbon steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: deer antler, with brass guard
Blade length: 855mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 165g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in good conditionRK-11ASH-CP -
Frank Centofante - Mother of Pearl Lockback Gentleman knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
Knife withdrawn from a private collection - Beautiful and rare knife made in the late 90s by the famous American Knifemaker Frank Centofante, who passed away in 2009 - Like new condition. Never re-sharpened - Checked and certified by our internal Collini Cutlery laboratory.
Intended use: Collection / Gentleman
Type of production: Artisan
Blade production: USA
Blade: ATS34 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: steel and mother of pearl
Blade length: 75mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 103mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Thick when closed: 10mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 86g.
Closing: Back Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: rare artisan knife made by the well-known American cutler Frank Centofante who recently passed away, serial number 008CE-008












