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Sobral Brothers / CAS Knives - 8" Andes Fighter Bowie San-Mai - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Never used, never removed from its sheath, never displayed; as it is a carbon blade and has remained in its sheath for a long time, it has unfortunately developed small spots of oxidation on the blade, which can be easily removed with a potential re-sharpening. However, it is not possible to remove the oxidation present on the passivating oxidation of the hamon. The price at which it is offered takes into account these aesthetic details, which in no way compromise its potential practical use.
* Available on the market: unique piece, entirely handmade
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: small spots of oxidation, some potentially removable (those on the edge and tip of the blade)
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Sold with burgundy velvet case
* Sheath: Like new, never used and never worn
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
CAS Knives is the brand of Argentine brothers Claudio, Ariel, and Marcelo Sobral, artisans specializing in custom knives.Claudio, who has been passionate about weapons since he was young, started working in a weapons factory at the age of 16, acquiring skills in forging and metalworking. In 2005, together with Ariel, he turned his passion for knives into a full-time business, which Marcelo joined in 2013, dedicating himself to the creation of sheaths.
Renowned for their use of the San Mai technique, which combines aesthetics and functionality, the Sobrals combine creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication, working from their workshop in José León Suárez, near Buenos Aires.
Intended use: CollectionType of production: handcrafted, entirely handmade
Blade: hand-forged San-Mai laminated steel (1095 core and 420 cheeks), with visible “hamon” — a contrasting effect created during the tempering process, which highlights the boundary of the tempered area where the cutting edge is located.
Blade finish: passivating oxidation
Country of manufacture: Argentina
Handle: Micarta with 420 stainless steel guard
Blade length: 212mm.
Blade thickness: 7 mm.
Total length: 354 mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 440 g.
Sheath: leather, entirely hand-stitched and engraved
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, previously purchased - unique piece, entirely handmadeCAS-ANFSM-CP€941.80Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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Cold Steel - Vintage Original Brass Tanto - Made in Japan - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13A - knife
Knife from a private collection - The first and original Tanto "Made in Japan", here in the second series from 1986, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Master Tanto, Magnum Tanto and Recon Tanto - Overall in very good condition, with no particular scratches, marks or abrasions on blade and handle; a few small marks of time on scabbard - Product still has original factory sharpening, although it would need a brightening-no signs of wear anyway - Supplied with its own original leather scabbard marked "Japan", but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.
Intended use: collectionType of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: made of "Cold Steel's 400 Series Stainless" steel (presumably 420 stainless)
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: made of Kraton with brass guard and pommel
Blade length: 145m.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 285mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 259g.
Sheath: black leather, marked "Japan"
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988 and discontinued in 1990, overall in very good condition.13ACP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Cold Steel - Vintage Gen I Trailmaster - Made in USA - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 16 - knife
Knife from a private collection - First series, first generation, the first and original "Made in USA" Trailmaster from 1988 - Overall in good condition, shows small signs of oxidation on the blade and some minor signs of time on the leather sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath, but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.
Intended use: collectionType of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton and brass
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 515g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988, overall in good condition.16CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Cold Steel - Vintage Original Magnum Tanto - Made in Japan - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13M - knife
Knife from a private collection - The first and original Magnum Tanto "Made in Japan" from 1988, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Magnum Tanto II in 1990 - Overall in very good condition, with no particular scratches, marks or abrasions on blade, handle and sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath marked "Japan", but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.
Intended use: collection
Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8A
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton
Blade length: 230mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 330g.
Sheath: black leather, marked "Japan"
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988 and discontinued in 1990, overall in very good condition.13MCP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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