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  1. Cold Steel - Recon Tanto - Made in Japan with handcrafted Kydex sheath - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13RT - knife

    PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Type: new knife, never used, but without sheath and trousseau - a handcrafted kydex sheath was specially made to accompany it during the sale phase
    * Condition: 90s version, same as new, never used
    * Commercially available Discontinued in this configuration
    * Sharpening: Factory
    * Signs on blade: None
    * Signs on handle: Minimum signs given by time
    * Box: -
    * Sheath: Kydex, handcrafted and custom made
    * Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: -
    * Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratory

    The "Recon Tanto" is an iconic knife produced by Cold Steel, known for its reliability and robustness. First introduced in 1988, the model was designed to be a combat and survival knife, with a design that combines functionality and durability.

    Over the years, the "Recon Tanto" has been improved and updated, but has retained its distinctive character and functionality. It has become one of Cold Steel's most recognizable models, thanks to its ability to combine traditional design with modern innovation.


    Intended use: collection / tactical / sports

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of production: Japan
    Blade: stainless steel AUS-8A
    Blade treatment: painting
    Grip: Kraton
    Blade length: 179mm.
    Blade thickness: 5mm.
    Total length: 298mm.
    Balance: advanced
    Weight: 265g.
    Sheath: Handcrafted in kydex, specially made for this knife
    Packaging: -
    Note: New knife from the 90s, never used, previously purchased, from a private collection

    CS-13RTKY-CP
    €195.90
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  2. Eickhorn - A.S.E.K. Multifunction Aviator Knife Tanto - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    Knife from a private collection, overall in excellent condition, with scratches on the blade due to insertion and removal from the sheath. Unpackaged - Checked, certified by our in-house laboratory.

    Designed for NATO military aircraft crews, the ASEK-Bowie is a rescue and emergency knife

    Intended use: Fighter / Tactical

    Type of production: industrial
    Blade: 440 56HRC stainless steel
    Blade treatment: Teflon coated
    Production Lama: Germany
    Handle: Polyamide reinforced with fiberglass
    Blade length: 135mm.
    Blade thickness: 5mm.
    Closed Length: -
    Total length: 270mm.
    Balancing: -1cm back from the guard branch
    Weight: 235g.
    Sheath: cordura and polyamide with sharpener and small backup knife

    110144
    €130.33
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  3. Cold Steel - Hatamoto - Satin SanMai III, Titanium & Black G10 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - CS60H - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
    * Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a few imperceptible scratches on the titanium bolsters and a couple of small scratches on the satin finish of the blade
    * Available on the market: Out of production
    * Sharpness: Factory sharp
    * Marks on blade: a couple of small scratches
    * Marks on handle: a few imperceptible scratches on the titanium bolsters
    * Box: Present and complete
    * Sheath: -
    * Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


    The Cold Steel Hatamoto Custom Series is a high-end folding knife designed for those seeking excellence, performance, and design inspired by samurai tradition.

    Produced in a limited edition between 2005 and 2010, this model combines Japanese craftsmanship with American ruggedness with a San Mai III blade, famous for its extraordinary sharpness and superior durability. The enhanced profile ensures effective penetration and superior strength, while the textured G-10 handle with titanium liners and bolsters provides comfort, a secure grip, and a refined aesthetic.

    The solid liner lock ensures reliable closure, making this knife not only a collector's item but also a reliable tool for everyday use. Today, the Hatamoto Custom is a rare and coveted item, combining functionality and prestige in a single extraordinary knife.

     

    Intended use: Sports / Collection

    Type of production: industrial
    Country of production: Japan
    Blade: SanMai III laminated stainless steel with VG1 cutting edge
    Blade finish: Satin
    Handle: Titanium bolsters and scales with three-dimensionally machined G10 grips
    Blade length: 100mm.
    Blade thickness: 4mm.
    Closed length: 125mm
    Total length: 229mm.
    Weight: 181g.
    Lock system: Liner lock
    Clip: Removable and reversible, mirror-polished stainless steel
    Packaging: Aluminum box with Cold Steel logos and cardboard outer box with “Cold Steel Custom Series” logos
    Notes: Previously purchased knife from a private collection

    CS60H-CP
    €599.00
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  4. Cold Steel - Recon Tanto - VG-1 Made in Japan - NOS Full Set - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13RT - knife

    KNIFE NOS FULL SET, NEW FROM STOCK
    * Type: NOS Knife - New Old Stock - New from Stock
    * Condition: Like new
    * Commercially available Out of production
    * Sharpening: Factory
    * Marks on blade: Minimal, given by time.
    * Marks on handle: -
    * Box: Present, original, like new
    * Scabbard: Present, original, like new
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

    The “Recon Tanto” is an iconic knife produced by Cold Steel, known for its reliability and sturdiness. First introduced in 1988, the model was designed to be a combat and survival knife with a design that combines functionality and durability.

    Over the years, the “Recon Tanto” has been improved and updated, but has retained its distinctive character and functionality. It has become one of Cold Steel's most recognizable models, thanks to its ability to combine traditional design with modern innovation.


    Intended use: collection/tactical/sporting

    Type of production: industrial
    Country of manufacture: Japan
    Blade: stainless steel VG-1
    Blade treatment: painting
    Handle: Kraton
    Blade length: 179mm.
    Blade thickness: 5mm.
    Total length: 298mm.
    Balance: advanced
    Weight: 265g.
    Sheath: Secur-Ex Thermoplastic
    Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
    Notes: knife NOS - New Old Stock - New from stock

    CS-13RTKJ1-CP
    €0.00
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  5. Cold Steel - Pro Lite Tanto knife - 57LTS - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
    * Provenance: Collected by a private individual, previously purchased
    * Condition: Overall in very good condition
    * Commercially available: NOT in production
    * Sharpness: Original sharpness
    * Marks on blade: None
    * Marks on handle: None
    * Box: Original
    * Sheath: /
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Absent
    * Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

    Intended use: Tactical/Sports

    Blade: Teflon-coated 440A stainless steel
    Blade production Taiwan
    Handle: Zytel
    Blade length: 100mm.
    Blade thickness: 3mm.
    Closed length: 130mm.
    Total length: 230mm.
    Balancing: -
    Weight: 155g.
    Closure: Liner Lock
    Clip: removable, stainless steel
    Sheath: -
    Note: -

    AP-CS57LTS
    €0.00
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  6. Cold Steel - Recon Tanto - Carbon V Made in USA - 1995 NOS Full Set - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13RT - knife

    KNIFE NOS FULL SET, NEW FROM STOCK
    * Type: 1995 NOS knife - New Old Stock - New from stock
    * Condition: Like new
    * Commercially available Out of production
    * Sharpening: Factory.
    * Marks on blade: Given by time
    * Marks on handle: Given by time.
    * Box: Present, original, in very good condition
    * Scabbard: Present, original, in very good condition, with small marks given by time
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
    * Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

    Intended use: collection / tactical / sporting

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of Production: USA
    Blade: Carbon V steel
    Blade treatment: varnishing
    Handle: Kraton
    Blade length: 179mm.
    Blade thickness: 5mm.
    Total length: 298mm.
    Balance: advanced
    Weight: 265g.
    Sheath: Cordura
    Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos and "Made in USA" logos.
    Notes: knife from 1995 NOS - New Old Stock - New from stock

    CS-13RTCP
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  7. Cold Steel - Vintage Original Tanto SAN MAI - Made in Japan - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

    KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

    The first and original Tanto "Made in Japan", here in a 1980's version with a San Mai steel blade, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Master Tanto, Magnum Tanto and Recon Tanto.

    * Type: Previously Purchased
    * Condition: very good, never used, some light surface marks (visible against the light)
    * Commercially available Out of production
    * Sharpening: Original wire
    * Marks on blade: yes, superficial
    * Marks on handle: no
    * Box: no
    * Scabbard: Present - Original, in good general condition, some marks present
    * Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: no
    * Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

    Intended use: Collection

    Type of production: Industrial
    Country of manufacture: Japan
    Blade: San Mai steel - Made in Japan
    Blade treatment: satin finish
    Handle: Kraton with brass guard and pommel
    Blade length: 145m
    Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
    Total length: 285mm.
    Balance: recessed
    Weight: 268g.
    Sheath: Black leather, branded "Japan".
    Packaging: without original box
    Notes: Knife from a private collection, first series, produced in the 1980s and out of production since the 1990s, overall in very good condition.

    AP-TAN-SM
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    5
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  8. 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: collection

    Type 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
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  9. 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
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  10. Cold Steel - Recon Tanto Carbon V - Made in USA - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13RT - knife

    Knife from a private collection - The original Recon Tanto "Made in USA" of the '90s, progenitor of the current generation - Absolutely like new, never taken out of the box, still with the original factory grease on the blade, sheath without signs of use and knife insertion - Complete, with original box and Cold Steel warranty - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

     


    Intended use: collection / tactical / sporting

    Production type: Industrial
    Country of Production: USA
    Blade: Carbon V steel
    Blade treatment: varnishing
    Handle: Kraton
    Blade length: 179mm.
    Blade thickness: 5mm.
    Total length: 298mm.
    Balancing: advanced
    Weight: 265g.
    Scabbard: Simil-leather
    Package: Cardboard box with Cold Steel and "Made in USA" logos
    Notes: Knife from a private collection - Made in the late 90's (presumably 1997/1998) - Absolutely like new

    13RTCP
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Sports, Outdoor, Tactical, and Collectible Knives: The Collini Selection

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.

In this category, you will find thousands of original knives, chosen for demanding collectors, EDC, outdoor, and bushcraft enthusiasts, as well as professional operators who require reliability, quality materials, and consistent performance over time.

Military & Tactical Knives

Knives designed for heavy-duty and professional use, where robustness and reliability are paramount. We select world-leading brands such as Extrema Ratio, Zero Tolerance, Ka-Bar, and Cold Steel. Fixed and folding blades developed to withstand extreme conditions.

Sports & Outdoor Knives

From trekking to hiking, from bushcraft to everyday carry (EDC). Discover the Italian excellence of Fox Knives and LionSteel, the Nordic solidity of Fallkniven, and great classics like Opinel and Spyderco.

Collectible & Rare Knives

Custom, vintage, limited edition, and discontinued knives. Through our Approved program, we acquire, evaluate, and certify private collections, offering our customers access to rare, display, and investment-grade blades.

Why choose Coltelleria Collini since 1968

We are not just an e-commerce site, but a historic cutlery shop with direct experience on the products we offer. Buying from us guarantees:

  • Certified Originality: we are official dealers for all brands we carry.
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What is the best knife brand?

There is no absolute "best" brand, but specific leaders for each use. For tactical and professional use, Extrema Ratio and Zero Tolerance are top tier. For outdoor and EDC, Fox, LionSteel, Fallkniven, and Spyderco excel.

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Yes, buying sports and collectible knives online is generally legal for adults. However, laws regarding carrying and transporting knives in public vary significantly by country. Always check your local regulations.