Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Commercial Availability: Discontinued in this steel variant
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Minor cosmetic signs of wear on the clip and screws
* Box: Included
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Included
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

The Microtech Socom Elite is one of the most iconic folding knives produced by Microtech, prized for its combination of durability, ergonomics, and reliability. Designed for professional and tactical use, over the years it has also established itself as a benchmark among collectors and enthusiasts of high-end cutlery.

The model presented here, manufactured in 2019, features a blade made of Carpenter CTS-204P steel, one of the best high-performance stainless steel alloys in its class, known for its excellent edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and outstanding wear resistance. The black/dual-tone finish contributes to its particularly aggressive and professional appearance.

The aluminum handle with non-slip inserts ensures a firm and comfortable grip even under the most demanding conditions, while the manual thumb stud opening system and the proven liner lock mechanism guarantee quick deployment and safety during use.

Thanks to Microtech’s signature build quality and a design that has become an industry classic, the Socom Elite is an excellent choice for both everyday use and for collectors seeking one of the most iconic models in the American brand’s modern lineup.

Intended Use: Tactical, EDC

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Carpenter CTS-204P stainless steel
Blade Finish: “Normal” (Black PVD + Satin)
Handle: Aluminum with non-slip inserts
Blade Length: 101mm
Blade thickness: 4 mm
Closed length: 127 mm
Overall length: 228 mm
Closed thickness: 15 mm
Weight: 157 g
Lock type: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel, removable
Packaging: Microtech box with manuals
Notes: Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Origin Acquired from a private collector, previously purchased
Condition Like new, never used
Sharpening Factory edge
Marks on blade None
Marks on handle None
Box -
Manuals, Certificates and Warranty Included
Checked and certified by our internal workshop

The Handcrafted Sardinian Guspinese Razor Blade in Horn Tip, made by Coltelleria Artigianale Guspinese, represents the perfect fusion of island tradition and artisanal craftsmanship. Handmade according to the ancient knife-making art of Guspini, this blade stands out for its tipless design, typical of the historic "guspinese", crafted for safe and versatile use.

The satin-finished stainless steel blade ensures corrosion resistance and lasting sharpness, while the carefully carved natural horn handle provides an ergonomic, elegant, and comfortable grip.
Every detail — from the brass bolster to the horn’s natural texture — tells a story of craftsmanship, making this knife not only a functional tool for daily use but also an exclusive collector’s item, ideal for enthusiasts of Sardinian culture, gastronomy, and outdoor life.

Intended use: Daily utility, collecting, outdoor activities
Production type: Handcrafted, handmade
Country of manufacture: Italy (Sardinia)
Blade: Satin-finished stainless steel
Blade finish: Artisan satin finish, smooth surface with fine texture
Handle: Handcrafted natural horn
Blade length: approx. 80mm
Blade thickness: approx. 2.5mm
Closed length: 125mm
Total length: approx. 200mm
Closed thickness: approx. 34mm
Weight: approx. 110g
Locking system: Traditional folding knife (pressure mechanism)
Clip: None
Packaging: Soft protective case

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good, never used, with some marks given by time and insertion in the sheath
* Commercially available: 2002 model, no longer available
* Sharpening: factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small marks given by time and insertion in scabbard
* Marks on handle: A few small marks given by time.
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition, with a few small marks from time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity. 
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Knife handcrafted by Master C.IC. (Italian Knifemakers Guild) Alfredo Sinibaldi. A futuristic integral made of D2 bead blast with strongly asymmetrical sharpening on both sides and special leather sheath with fastening by snap fastened directly to the base from the handle.

Intended use: tactical/collectible

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: D2 steel hardened to 62HRC
Blade finish: bead blast
Handle: /
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 229mm.
Weight: 122g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, supplied with certificate with date and signature

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2009.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: Given by forging.
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Torc craftsman's knives take their cue from the knives of yesteryear, of clear peasant and rural tradition. Each knife is made entirely by hand from natural materials expertly combined; the finishes are extremely careful and each model is a unique piece.

Intended use: hunting/collecting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: handcrafted stainless steel, forged (alloy not stated)
Blade finish: polished and slightly satin-finished, with forging marks
Handle: European Deer and Rosewood
Blade length: 108mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Weight: 178g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, leather
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.IC. (Italian Knife Maker's Guild) Livio Montagna. A classic sporting model for hunting use with deer sambar handle.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: 440C steel hardened to 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer sambar with ivory insert and 416 stainless steel guard
Blade length: 102mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Early 2000s knife, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in good condition.
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: Small abrasions given by being placed in Kydex sheath.
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical

Production type: MidTech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang stainless steel CPM-S30V
Finish: Tiger Stripe
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 125g.
Sheath: thermoformed kydex, with Tek-Lok multi-position attachment
Notes: previously purchased knife, from private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: 1990 model, in like-new condition.
* Commercially available: Unique specimen, entirely handmade; artisan passed away in 2013
* Sharpening: Factory sharpening, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: A few small oxidation marks on handle.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on steel bolsters due to time.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Belt sheath, leather, handmade; with a few small marks from time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection/Gentleman

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang, handcrafted carbon damascus steel
Handle: stainless steel heads and giraffe bone handles
Blade length: 104mm
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 196mm.
Weight: 94g.
Sheath: Leather, for belt or boot, with steel clip for attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: rare handcrafted knife made in 1990 by well-known American knife maker Tommy Lee

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

Type: Previously Purchased
Condition: in excellent condition
Available in commerce: NO
Sharpening: Original
Marks on blade: YES - small marks
Marks on handle: NO
Packaging: YES, original box
Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory
Intended use: Tactical/Military

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: In stainless steel 154CM
Blade finish: Tungsten DLC Coating
Handle: G10 with stainless steel liners
Blade length: 101mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 132mm.
Total length: 222mm.
Thickness when closed: 21mm.
Weight: 225g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable, reversible and multi-position, in stainless steel
Packaging: -
Notes: Design by Ken Onion - Opening system through Carson Flipper system - Knife out of production, withdrawn from private collection, like new, without box

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like New
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted and hand-stitched
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.I.C. (Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai) Livio Montagna. 

Intended use: bushcraft / utility

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: RWL34 steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: micarta with 416 stainless steel cotter
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 230g.
Scabbard: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: unwrapped, comes with certificate of authenticity and warranty
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection, "homage" to the Bayley S4 knife, designed and handcrafted by Rob Bailey, famous for being used by Bear Grylls during his first TV appearances, before he made business deals with Gerber.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available No
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Markings on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Sheath: In leather, handcrafted
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Knife handcrafted by Master C.IC. (Italian Corporation of Cutlers) Livio Montagna.

Type of production: artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: M390 steel at 60/61 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: in stabilized beech wood
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Weight: 185g.
Sheath: handmade, in leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: NO
Note: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Condition: in mint condition - year of manufacture 1997
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Signs on handle: None
* Scabbard: Present - Original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: without certificate
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Collection
Type of production: Handcrafted unique piece by Francesco Pachì with Scrimshaw (wolf's head) by Mirella Pachì
Blade production: Italy
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Handle: in desert ironwood with insert in mammoth fossil ivory with handcrafted scrimshaw depicting a wolf's head
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 215g.
Sheath: in handmade leather
Packaging: Pachì cordura pocket
Note:

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available in hard-to-find trade.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: no
* Marks on handle: small abrasions on clip.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: - -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


Intended Use: Sporting / Collection 

Type of production: Midtech (semi-industrial)
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-154CM
Blade treatment: Dual tone: stonewashed and satin-finished
Handle: stonewashed titanium
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Length closed: 112mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: 10mm.
Weight: 130g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, titanium
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection

Interesting handcrafted lockable "One of a Kind" made in 2008 by established Danish knife maker Mikkel Willumsen

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available Unique specimen made in 2008.
* Sharpening: Original, with a few small marks from use.
* Marks on blade: A couple of small marks.
* Marks on handle: A couple of small abrasions on titanium folder.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: - -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended Use: Collection 

Production type: custom
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: handcrafted and beveled, stainless steel RWL-34
Blade treatment: dual tone: stone washed and handcrafted satin finish
Handle: micropallinated titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 137mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Thickness when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 215g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, anodized titanium
Notes: Made entirely by hand by Mikkel Willumsen - Ball bearing opening

KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Rare model of the Police 2 - years 2002 - 2006
* 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 Sog box
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: In VG10 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: steel
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 135mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Thick when closed: 8mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 158g.
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Sheath: -
Packaging: without box
Note:

Knife withdrawn from private collection - 2011 model now discontinued and no longer available designed by Allen Elishewitz - Like new, with no special signs of wear and tear - Original factory sharpening in excellent condition - No original packaging - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended Use: Tactical

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless steel 154CM at 58/60HRC
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Handle: 3D machined G-10 G-Mascus
Blade length: 108mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 127mm.
Total length: 227mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm
Weight: 150g
Closure: Button Lock with security system
Clip: Stonewashed Stainless Steel
Packaging: -
Notes: Design by Allen Elishewitz - knife withdrawn from private collection - like new

Handcrafted knife collected from private collection - In like new condition - never used, with factory sharpening, accompanied by craftsman's certificate and velvet fabric case - checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Regional Italian / Collection

Type of production: Artisan
Country of Production: City of Pattada, Sardinia, Italy
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: Sardinian mouflon horn and alpaca
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 125mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thickness when closed: 17mm.
Weight: 74g.
Closing mechanism: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: velvet fabric sheath and certificate handcrafted production signed by Andrea Pizzadili
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, mint condition, like new

Knife withdrawn from private collection presumably dating back to the first half of the 1980s - overall in good condition - knife still has factory sharpening, but now ineffective - has a couple of small scratches on the blade and a few small marks on the guard - comes with Randall handcrafted leather sheath in excellent condition - Checked and certified by our in-house lab. 

Randall's Model 11 was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, noted Alaskan guide. An otima blade for skinning big game, it features a serrated top of the blade to facilitate thumb placement and prevent thumb slippage.

Intended use: hunting/collecting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: O-1 carbon steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: deer antler, with brass guard
Blade length: 855mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 165g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in good condition

Knife from private collection - Like new, never used, with original box in excellent condition - Mid 90's production still made in Japan, with VG-1 steel - All in mint condition. Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.

Intended Use: Collector/Sportsman

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel VG-1
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Zytel
Blade length: 104mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 233mm.
Weight: 105g.
Closure: Back-Lock
Clip: Removable, painted stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Cold Steel logos
Notes: Like-new knife from a private collection, dating from the mid-1990s; made in Japan from VG-1 steel

Knife acquired from a private collection - Overall in very good condition, with factory sharpening - Rare version, one of the first, with flat G10 handle - Hardened by Paul Bos, with logo present on the right heel of the blade - It has some small signs of abrasion on the tigerstripe finish, common to all Strider knives - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

Intended Use: Tactical

Manufacturing Type: Mid Tech (semi-craft)
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S30V hardened by Paul Bos
Blade Treatment: Tiger Stripe
Handle: G10 flat with 2mm titanium liners
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 137mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Thickness closed: 18mm.
Weight: 228g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Titanium 
Package: Nylon pouch with zipper 
Notes: Rare version, one of the first, with G10 flat grip - Hardened by Paul Bos, with logo on the right heel of the blade

Knife withdrawn from a private collection. Condition like new, production dating back to 2005 supplied with Randall artisan leather sheath. Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

Randall's Model 11 features a serrated top blade for thumb placement. From a leather handle of about 11 cm equipped with a duralumin bottom. The drop-point blade was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, a well-known Alaska guide. Excellent blade for skinning large game.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: artisanal
Production Lama: america
Blade: stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: leather and brass discs
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 225mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 163g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note:

Knife collected from private collection - 2014 model entirely handmade by Allen Elishewitz - Like new, original sharpening - Supplied with nylon pouch with velcro - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini.

Intended use: Collection 

Kind of production: Handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: handcrafted and beveled, in CTS-C75P stainless steel (Latrobe BG-42)
Blade treatment: handmade satin finish with Allen Elishewitz golden punch
Handle: titanium liners "crushed ice" with carbon fiber and copper grips with handmade bronze bolsters
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 128mm.
Total lenght: 223mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm.
Weight: 199g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable, inegral carbon fiber
Notes: Entirely handcrafted by Allen Elishewitz - 2014 model, like new - from private collector - Supplied with nylon velcro pouch.