Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously purchased and from a withdrawn private collection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Notes: previously purchased item, withdrawn from private collection - like new, perfect in every detail - supplied with original unopened packaging

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Knife from the 1980s withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased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

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 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

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

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