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  1. Al-Mar - SERE IV SOF Attack 3004 - De Oppresso Liber - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: previously purchased and from a withdrawn private collection
    * Condition: Perfect, like new
    * Available on the market: Knife from the late 1980s/early 1990s, out of production and difficult to find
    * Sharpness: Factory sharp, perfect
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Present and perfect
    * Sheath: Present, with some minor signs of wear on the back 
    * Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
    * Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Created in the early 1980s from the vision of legendary designer Al Mar, the 3004 “De Oppresso Liber” is much more than a knife: it is a symbol of tactical excellence and special forces spirit.

    Produced in a very limited series in Seki, Japan, this fixed blade knife was designed to meet the extreme standards of the U.S. Army's SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) units.

    The engraved motto — “De Oppresso Liber,” “liberate the oppressed” — directly echoes the ethos of the American Green Berets.

    Refined, robust, and now highly sought after by collectors, the 3004 represents one of the most iconic chapters in the history of modern military knives.

     

    Intended use: tactical/collection

    Country of manufacture: Japan
    Type of production: industrial
    Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
    Blade finish: satin
    Handle: brown micarta
    Blade length: 155mm. 
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 267mm.
    Balance: on the guard
    Weight: 245g.
    Sheath: leather
    Notes: previously purchased item, withdrawn from private collection - like new, perfect in every detail - supplied with original unopened packaging

    AL-3004DOL-CP
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  2. Al-Mar - Denali Top Gun - Vintage Backlock Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Knife from the 1980s withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
    * Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear and age on the wooden handle with a deep notch on the tang with material missing a couple of mm thick near the lanyard hole and some signs of age and wear on the steel heads and steel blade. The sheath is in good condition, never used on a belt, also with signs of age on the outer surfaces and on the automatic button
    * Available on the market: Out of production since the 1990s
    * Sharpness: Factory sharpness, could be improved
    * Marks on blade: Small scratches visible against the light due to age
    * Marks on the handle: Small scratches on the steel heads and wood, part of the wood missing near the hole for the lanyard
    * Box: Missing
    * Sheath: Present and in good condition, with some signs of wear due to the passage of time
    * Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Missing
    * Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Intended use: Sports

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of production: Japan
    Blade: AUS-6 stainless steel with concave sharpening
    Blade treatment: Satin finish
    Handle: Cocobolo wood, steel heads, and brass internal plates
    Blade length: 75mm.
    Blade thickness: 3mm.
    Closed length: 100mm
    Total length: 172mm.
    Weight: 100g.
    Closure: Back Lock
    Sheath: sturdy brown leather with white stitching, belt loop, and snap button for fastening
    Packaging: -
    Notes: rare sports knife, practical and sturdy, produced between the 1980s and 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

    AL-DTG-CP
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  3. EOS - Prawn Friction Folder - CPM-S35VN & Flamed Titanium - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    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

    EOS-PT-CP
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  4. Al-Mar - Osprey Knife Mother of Pearl - 1001-GM - PRIVATE COLLECTION - vintage knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition
    * Commercially available: Discontinued
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: A few small marks on steel heads.
    * Box: Present
    * Scabbard: Present
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

     

    Intended Use: Collection / Gentleman

    Type of Production: Semi-Industrial
    Country of Production: Japan
    Blade: Stainless steel AUS6
    Blade treatment: Satin finish
    Handle: Mother of pearl and stainless steel heads
    Blade length: 40mm.
    Blade thickness: 2mm.
    Length closed: 55mm.
    Total length: 97mm.
    Weight: 14g.
    Closure: Back Lock
    Sheath: small blue velvet case with Al-Mar Knives logos
    Packaging: cardboard box with Al-Mar Knives logos.
    Notes: very rare knife produced in the 1980s withdrawn from private collection

    1001-GM-CP
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  5. Al-Mar - Sere IV SOF Attack 3004/A - De Oppresso Liber - PRE-OWNED - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously Purchased
    * Condition: Perfect, like new
    * Commercially available: Discontinued
    * Sharpening: Factory sharpened, perfect
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Present and perfect
    * Scabbard: Present and perfect
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    Intended Use: tactical / collection

    Country of Production: Japan
    Production type: industrial
    Blade: stainless steel AUS-8
    Blade Finish: Satin finish
    Handle: brown micarta
    Blade length: 148mm. 
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Total length: 265mm.
    Balance: on the guard branch
    Weight: 238g.
    Sheath: leather
    Notes: previously purchased item, withdrawn from private collection - like new, perfect in every detail - comes with original unopened box

    AL-3004/A-CP
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  6. Al-Mar - Payara Knife - AMPA2 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: Previously purchased - knife no longer in production
    * Condition: in like new condition
    * Commercially available: difficult to find
    * Sharpening: factory sharpening
    * Marks on blade: no marks
    * Marks on the handle: no marks
    * Box: original Al-Mar box
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
    * Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

    Product description

    Intended use: sports / collection
    Type of production: industrial
    Blade: in VG10 stainless steel
    Handle: G-10
    Blade length: 95mm.
    Blade thickness: 3mm.
    Closed length: 125mm.
    Total length: 220mm.
    Balancing:
    Weight: 146g.
    Closure: Liner Lock
    Clip: in stainless steel

    AP-AMPA2
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For over 50 years, Coltelleria Collini has been a reference point in Italy for the world of specialized cutlery. Since 1968, we have been selecting sports, outdoor, professional, and collectible knives, collaborating exclusively with official brands, historical manufacturers, and master artisans.

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