Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: In excellent mechanical condition - good cosmetic condition
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: Several signs of oxidation on the blade and minor abrasions, which do not compromise its practical use
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Missing
* Sheath: In excellent condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: None
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical

Manufacturing Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang, CPM-S30V steel
Blade Finish: Tungsten DLC
Handle: G-10 with 3D machining
Blade length: 105 mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Overall length: 205 mm.
Balance: 1.5 cm rearward
Weight: 264 g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex
Notes: designed by Mick Strider

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Previously purchased knife from a private collection
* Condition: 2008 model, overall in excellent condition
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened, could be improved
* Blade Condition: Minor cosmetic marks on the DLC finish due to age
* Handle Condition: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Zero Tolerance 0100 is one of the first knives produced by Zero Tolerance, the premium division of Kai USA, which was launched in 2006 to develop professional tools for military personnel, law enforcement, and first responders. The 0100 model was, in fact, one of the first three fixed-blade knives in the original lineup, alongside the 0121 and 0150 models.

The design bears the unmistakable stylistic signature of Ken Onion, the renowned American designer already responsible for numerous successes at Kershaw. The distinctive “S”-curved blade offers an unusual combination of cutting ability, power, and precision, making the ZT0100 suitable for both tactical applications and the most demanding outdoor use.

For its construction, Zero Tolerance chose CPM 3V, a steel then considered cutting-edge for its strength and impact resistance, paired with a tungsten DLC coating and three-dimensionally machined G-10 scales. This combination helped solidify the brand’s early reputation as a manufacturer of “overbuilt” knives, designed without compromise for field use.

Today, the ZT 0100 is a discontinued model particularly prized by collectors, as it is considered one of the knives that helped define the Zero Tolerance brand’s identity in its early years.

Intended Use: Tactical / Sporting / Collectible

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang, CPM-3V carbon steel
Blade Finish: Tungsten DLC coating
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 146mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm.
Overall length: 267 mm.
Weight: 317 g.
Sheath: Nylon, belt-mounted, with thermoformed Kydex lining
Packaging: -
Notes: Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased and used
* Condition: Like new, never used, no packaging
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Sports / Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-20CV stainless steel
Blade finish: Tigerstripe black-oxide BlackWash
Handle: Titanium and G10
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 132mm.
Total length: 241mm.
Weight: 196g.
Closing system: Frame Lock
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel with Black PVD treatment
Opening system: Carson Flipper type on KVT ball bearings
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: knife previously purchased and used, from a private collection

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 owner, previously purchased and used
• Condition: Like new
• Availability: Discontinued
• Factory edge: Yes
• Blade marks: None
• Handle marks: None
• Box: Not included
• Sheath: Not included
• Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not included
• Inspected and certified by our internal laboratory

One of our first ZT models and still one of the most popular, now offered in a limited edition with a CPM-MagnaCut steel blade.

The 0350 is a large and aggressive knife, yet compact and light enough to make it a practical and highly effective EDC. It features ZT's assisted opening system: the blade deploys quickly and easily, even with gloves, thanks to the ambidextrous flipper. The blade is finished with a bold and distinctive tiger-stripe pattern created with tungsten DLC coating.

Intended use: Tactical / Military

• Production type: Industrial
• Country of origin: USA
• Blade material: CPM-MagnaCut steel
• Blade finish: Tungsten DLC Coating
• Handle: G-10
• Blade length: 90mm
• Blade thickness: 3mm
• Closed length: 115mm
• Overall length: 195mm
• Closed thickness: 13mm
• Weight: 162g
• Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
• Clip: Removable, multi-position, stainless steel
• Packaging: Not included
• Notes: Sprint Run edition with CPM-MagnaCut steel - Design by Mick Strider and Ken Onion - SpeedSafe opening system

Exclusive product created in collaboration with the PDT YouTube channel - The Cutthroat's Park. This unique knife was actually used in a field test that you can view directly in this product sheet.

To make it even more special, we engraved Floriano's autograph and the PDT logo on the blade. The box of the knife was also autographed by Floriano making it a must-have collector's item.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Floriano of the PDT Parchetto del Tagliagole.
* Condition: Overall in good condition.
* Commercially available: Still in catalog.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened, stropped by Floriano after use.
* Marks on blade: Signs of concrete use on blade finish.
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Sporting

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang in CPM-3V steel
Blade treatment: Microbead blasting and Cerakote
Handle: G10 with stainless steel guard
Blade length: 152mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 272mm.
Handle thickness: 17.8mm.
Weight: 292g.
Sheath: kydex
Packaging: cardboard box with ZT logos.
Notes: knife used in a YouTube video review by Floriano of PDT

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, minor marks on clip and hardware.
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Small marks on clip and hardware.
* Box: /
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel S35VN
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: G10 and Titanium stonewashed
Blade length: 91mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Length closed: 124mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 178g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: Removable and multi-position, stainless steel
Packaging: not present
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection - made in collaboration with Emerson Knives - Patented Wave opening system

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION

* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: like new
* Commercially available: no longer in production
* Sharpening: original
* Marks on blade: -
* Marks on handle: -
* Box: NO
* Sheath: NO
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: NO
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Tactical/Military

Type of production: Industrial
Blade production: USA
Blade: CTS204P stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Carbon Fiber and Titanium stonewashed
Blade length: 91mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Length closed: 124mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 178g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: Removable and multi-position, in stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: in collaboration with Emerson Knives - Patented Wave opening system

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
* Condition: in like new condition
* Commercially available: discontinued
* Sharpening: factory sharpening
* Marks on blade: no marks
* Marks on the handle: no marks
* Box: original ZT box
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: USA
Blade: CTS-204P stainless steel
Blade treatment: stone washed and satin finish
Handle: Titanium with anodized spacers
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 112mm.
Total length: 193mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 178g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos
Notes: Design by Dmirty Sinkevich - KVT opening on ball bearings

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

Knife from a private collection - Iconic and sought after model designed by Ken Onion and Mick Strider - Out of production and no longer available - Perfect in all, like new, serial 1544, does not have any kind of sign or defect - The knife shows an uncertainty at the tip, on the sharpening, which is slightly different; presumably already produced in this way by ZT - The sharpening is good and shows no signs of wear, presumably the sharpening is the original factory - Accompanied by original Zero Tolerance box, but referred to the model 0301 with green G10 handle - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

Intended Use: Collection / Tactical / Military

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Steel CPM-S30V
Blade Finish: Tigerstripe - Tungsten DLC Coating
Handle: Titanium and G-10 with 3D finish
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 133mm.
Total length: 218mm.
Thickness when closed: 17mm.
Weight: 232g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: Removable, Multiposition, Stainless Steel
Package: Cardboard box with Zero Tolerance logos (the box refers to a different model, 0301)
Notes: Design by Mick Strider and Ken Onion - SpeedSafe opening system - Like new - Retired from prvated collection

Piscitelli - Hunt horn hammered blade - CCC03/2 - handmade knife KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

• Type: Previously Purchased
• Condition: like new
• Available in commerce: NO the craftsman stopped producing knives a few years ago
• Sharpening: Original
• Marks on blade: NO
• Marks on handle: NO
• Packaging: YES
• Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Typical knife for the hunter. It is a robust and concrete knife. The tip is slightly lowered to work in cavities, and the blade has a deep curve for skinning.

Features:

• steel: AISI 420
• hardness: 54/56 HRC
• total length: 18cm
• blade length: 7.5cm
• blade thickness: 2mm
• weight: 68gr
• fittings: horn
• notes: handcrafted
• accompanied by a warranty certificate

Piscitelli has been making knives in Frosolone for three generations, a small town in the Molise hinterland known for its knife-making. The Art, Style and Tradition allow us to give importance and originality to our creations handed down from generation to generation.

Giovanni Piscitelli, born in Frosolone (IS). The passion for collection and hunting knives I inherited from my father (master craftsman) from whom I also inherited the most sophisticated techniques. My knives are unique pieces, strictly handcrafted.

When producing a knife, there are many elements that make a difference. In addition to a difference in value in the choice of materials, it is the labor required to perform certain operations, closely connected to the construction complexity that makes the knife more valuable. The reasons that justify the differences can also lie in the processing of the blade, or of the handle (elements that it is good to remember are modeled and finished exclusively by hand).