Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: Difficult to find / Made to order
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Nylon pouch with zip
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: /
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/sport/military

Type of production: MidTech
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: titanium and G10
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 132mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 168g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
Locking Mechanism: FrameLock with additional slider safety
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Retired from a private collection, previously purchased and professionally resharpened
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: 2017 model - available in different configurations and steels
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: Minimal signs of resharpening
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Pouch with zip
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/sport/military

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: blackwashed titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm behind the guard
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Flipper on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Good condition, marks on the blade from rotation during opening/closing in the handle and light scratches on the stainless steel bolster
* Availability: Out of production, marketed around the 1990s
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: Visible marks from rotation during opening/closing
* Handle marks: Light scratches on the stainless steel bolster
* Box: -
* Sheath: Leather, good condition
* Manuals, Certificates, Warranty: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

1990s vintage gentleman's knife, produced in Japan by the historic company G. SAKAI, with a long tradition in knife-making. Founded in 1958 as "Sakai Hamono", it has its roots in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a region famous in Japan for producing knives and swords for over 700 years.

Quality and innovation: The company was known for combining Japanese craftsmanship with advanced technologies. It produced a wide range of knives, from hunting and bushcraft knives to kitchen knives, and was internationally recognized for its high overall quality and excellent sharpening.

G. Sakai collaborated with many knife brands worldwide and also produced licensed knives for other companies.

Intended use: Gentleman / EDC
Production type: Industrial
Blade: ATS34 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: Wood and stainless steel
Blade length: 75 mm (cutting edge 68 mm)
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Closed length: 107 mm
Total length: 180 mm
Weight: 64 g (114 g with sheath)
Locking mechanism: Back Lock
Clip: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Knife from a private collection, previously purchased

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 PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Like New
* Commercially available 2018 Exemplar; currently offering other variants in other configurations.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collectible/sporting/military

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade treatment: blackwash
Handle: integral, machined titanium from solid, blackwash finish
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: 132mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm.
Weight: 191g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, machined from billet
Packaging: plastic case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: entirely designed and built by Andre De Villiers in his own workshop