Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased and used
* Condition: Overall in good condition, shows some minor cosmetic marks on the heat treatment of the titanium handles, clip, and blade, which do not compromise its practical use in any way
* Available on the market: Out of production and no longer available on the market
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Minor cosmetic marks due to carrying and use
* Marks on handle: Minor cosmetic marks due to wear and tear
* Box: Knife sold in a nylon bag with EOS logos and a titanium key to adjust the blade tension
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

EOS Prawn – The first friction folder by EOS
The Prawn marks EOS's debut in the world of friction folders, offering a compact and robust solution for everyday use. Featuring a flamed titanium handle and CPM-S35VN sintered steel blade, it combines robustness and exclusive design.

Although it does not have a blade lock, the adjustable washer system allows you to keep the blade in the open or closed position by adjusting the tension. Its compact size makes it ideal for carrying in your pocket, backpack, or tactical bag.

Intended use: Tactical/EDC/Collection

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Flamed titanium
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Closed thickness: 12mm.
Weight: 93g.
Closure: Friction Folder (without blade lock)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased and used, equipped with its original nylon pouch with which it was sold and a small titanium key to be used to adjust the tension and fluidity of the blade opening

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.

Knife from a private collection - presumably produced in the early 1980s - overall in excellent condition, with factory sharpening - accompanied by original leather sheath - checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: in like new condition
* Available on the market: no longer in production, difficult to find, dating back to the 80s
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on the blade: no
* Marks on the handle: no
* Box:-
* Sheath: in leather
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

Carl Schlieper Stahlwarenfabrik & Export was originally a trading company founded between 1754 and 1798 in Remscheid in Germany. Products included freehand knives, tools and razors. A branch of the company in Solingen was engaged in the production of knives including slipjoint, automatic knives, daggers, machetes, bowie, razors and kitchen knives. Over the years various brands and 22 patents held by the company have been created and thousands of pieces sold worldwide. Carl Schlieper was liquidated for bankruptcy in 1993. The production of the brand was subsequently acquired by Freidrich Olbertz in Solingen.

Intended use: Collection / Survival

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 440A Ice Tempered stainless steel
Country of production: Germany
Handle: brass, coated with synthetic material, hollow inside (useful space approx. 50mm. X 14mm.) With screw cap
Blade length: 185mm. (length of serration on the back 95mm.)
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 304mm.
Balancing: on the guard
Weight: 400g.
Sheath: in leather, with pocket containing a sharpening stone
Notes: knife from the early 1980s, from a private collection, overall in excellent condition

Knife from a private collection - presumably produced in the early 1980s - overall in excellent condition, with factory sharpening - accompanied by original leather sheath - checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Carl Schlieper Stahlwarenfabrik & Export was originally a trading company founded between 1754 and 1798 in Remscheid, Germany. Products included knives, tools and freehand razors. A branch of the company in Solingen was involved in the production of knives including slipjoint, automatic knives, daggers, machetes, bowies, razors, and kitchen knives. Over the years, several trademarks were created and 22 patents held by the company and millions of pieces sold worldwide. Carl Schlieper was liquidated by bankruptcy in 1993. Production of the brand was later acquired by Freidrich Olbertz in Solingen.

Intended use: Collection/Survival

Type of production: industrial
Blade: stainless steel 440A Ice Tempered
Country of manufacture: Germany
Handle: brass, synthetic coated, hollow inside (usable space approx. 50mm. x 14mm.) with screw cap
Blade length: 185mm. (serrated length on back 95mm.)
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 304mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 400g.
Sheath: leather, with pocket containing a sharpening stone
Notes: knife from the early 1980s, from a private collection, overall in very good condition