Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: excellent, no marks on the blade or handle, only a few minor signs of wear on the Kydex sheath
* Available on the market: still available, though with a different handle and finish
* Sharpening: factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: none
* Box: not included (TOPS models are sold without a box)
* Sheath: included, with some minor signs of wear
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Tops Tom Brown Tracker is a knife that has been appreciated by survival enthusiasts for many years and is designed to handle any outdoor situation. Featuring a full-tang blade with a distinctive multi-section profile—ideal for cutting, carving, splitting, and skinning—it offers exceptional versatility. Crafted from 1095 carbon steel with a protective coating and an ergonomic Micarta handle, the Tracker combines strength, control, and reliability, making it an iconic tool for survivalists and bushcrafters.

Intended Use: Sports / Collectible

Production Type: Industrial
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 58HRC with “Black Traction Coating”
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 160mm.
Blade Thickness: 6.5mm.
Overall Length: 302mm.
Balance: at the lower guard
Weight: 595g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex, with dual multi-position clip
Notes: Designed by Tom Brown, featured in the film The Hunted starring Benicio Del Toro—entirely made in the USA—each knife is numbered.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: excellent, little use and not heavy use
* Available on the market: still available, although with a different handle
* Sharpness: factory sharp, little wear
* Marks on blade: minimal marks on blade treatment that do not compromise its use in any way
* Marks on handle: minimal signs of use
* Box: not present, as with most Tops models
* Sheath: present, with minimal signs of wear
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Tops Tom Brown Tracker is a knife that has been appreciated by survival enthusiasts for many years and is designed to handle any outdoor situation. Featuring a full tang blade with a distinctive multi-section profile—ideal for cutting, carving, splitting, and skinning—it offers exceptional versatility. Made of 1095 carbon steel with a protective coating and ergonomic Micarta handle, the Tracker combines strength, control, and reliability, making it an iconic tool for survivalists and bushcrafters.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 58HRC with “Black Traction Coating” (anti-reflective/non-slip)
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 302 mm.
Balance: at the lower guard branch
Weight: 595 g. (744 g. including sheath)
Sheath: Kydex, tactical with double multi-position clip
Notes: Design by Tom Brown, used in the film The Hunted with Benicio Del Toro, entirely handmade in the USA, each knife is numbered.

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED AXE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Same as new, never used
* Available on the market: Difficult to find
* Sharpening: Factory
* Signs on blade: None
* Signs on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: -
* Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Designed to offer a compact yet extremely effective tool in emergency situations, Fireman's Backup was born from field experience and a careful analysis of the real operational needs of rescuers. The project is designed by Allen Jensen, a renowned outdoor designer and scout leader, who developed this tool after studying data and feedback from agencies and teams involved in wildfire management and emergency operations.

Due to its robustness and reliability, Fireman's Backup has been adopted not only by firefighters and emergency teams, but also by SWAT units, government agencies, and specialized military units, which use it as a support tool in tactical and forced-access operations.

Intended use: Heavy Utility / Tactical / Emergency / Breaching Tool

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: 1095 carbon steel full tang
Blade finish: BTC (black traction coating)
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 126x132mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 775gr
Sheath: in Kydex and Nylon, with rotating multi-position clip
Packaging: -
Notes: previously purchased, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: acquired from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: good, unused
* Availability: still available on the market, in a different version
* Sharpening: factory edge, excellent condition
* Blade marks: some near the handle, likely caused by contact with the sheath
* Handle marks: none
* Box: not included, as with most Tops models
* Sheath: included, with a superficial cut (see photos) near the snap button
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Silent Hero was designed by Anton Du Plessis, then Head of Operations for the Silent Heroes Foundation Special Interdiction Unit, whose mission was to fight poaching in South Africa. This knife needed to be durable, versatile, and able to withstand field use — requirements that shaped the design of both the blade and the handle. It is built to handle heavy-duty tasks.

The ergonomic handle ensures a secure grip. The hole in the lower guard branch can be used to attach the knife to a stick or pole when needed.

The blade features a finger choil that allows for a firm grip and precise control for detailed cuts. Its recurved tip design makes the knife ideal for slicing while providing extra tip strength. This makes it perfect for bushcraft, survival, and tactical applications.

The black leather sheath is robust and complements the knife perfectly.

Intended use: Sport / Collection

Production type: industrial
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 58HRC with “Sniper Gray” finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm
Blade thickness: 4.8mm
Total length: 294mm
Balance: aligned with the guard branch
Weight: 321g (439g with sheath)
Sheath: leather
Notes: each knife is individually serialized

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: acquired from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: good, lightly used and not heavily worn
* Availability: still available on the market, though with a different handle version
* Sharpening: factory edge, slightly worn
* Blade marks: none on the treated area, slight oxidation spots on the edge
* Handle marks: none
* Box: not included, as with most Tops models
* Sheath: included, with friction marks on the Kydex and oxidation on the metal clips
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Tops Tom Brown Tracker is a survival knife highly appreciated for many years by outdoor enthusiasts, designed to tackle any wilderness challenge. Featuring a full tang blade with a distinctive multi-section profile — ideal for cutting, carving, chopping and skinning — it delivers outstanding versatility. Made of 1095 carbon steel with a protective coating and an ergonomic Micarta handle, the Tracker combines strength, control, and reliability, making it an iconic tool for survivalists and bushcrafters.

Intended use: Sport / Collection

Production type: industrial
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 58HRC with “Black Traction Coating” (anti-glare / anti-slip)
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm
Blade thickness: 6.5mm
Total length: 302mm
Balance: aligned with lower guard branch
Weight: 595g (744g with sheath)
Sheath: tactical Kydex with dual multiposition clip
Notes: Design by Tom Brown, featured in the film “The Hunted” with Benicio Del Toro, handmade in the USA, each knife individually numbered.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available: In production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: lacking clear plastic pouch, TOPS products do not have box
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The Sonoran Desert covers nearly 260,000 square kilometers between the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. For someone like Dave who spends more time off-grid in this region than in places with modern conveniences, it is clear that his experience in the field ensures the quality of this knife. The Sonoran is designed to excel and meet virtually any challenge in extreme environments such as this.

Dave, known as “Desert Dave,” is a legendary figure: his expertise in primitive skills makes him one of the nation's leading experts in Stone Age survival techniques. Not surprisingly, he has added the role of Knife Designer to his already impressive resume. The Sonoran represents his idea of the ideal knife: a perfect balance of functionality and tradition.

With lines inspired by the classic Puukko, but with a slightly raised tip and an ergonomically designed, modern handle, the Sonoran combines traditional aesthetics with contemporary practicality. This knife is not just a tool: it is a reliable companion for those who live adventure and face nature with courage.

Intended Use: Allrounder Light Utility

Production Type: Semi-Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: full tang in 1095 58/60HRC steel
Blade Finish: Tumble Finish
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Weight: 95g.
Sheath: leather, belt
Packaging: -
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection, like new

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased - year of production 2015
* Conditions: Like new
* Commercially available Yes
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Signs on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Sheath: In kydex
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: YES
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Military/Survival

Country of production: USA
Type of production: semi-artisanal
Blade: 1095 58HRC carbon steel
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Closed length: - mm.
Total length: 302mm.
Balance: in coincidence with the lower guard branch
Weight: 585g.
Sheath: in kydex, tactical, with double multi-position clip
Notes: Design by Tom Brown, used in the film The Hunted with Benicio Del Toro, each knife has a serial number on the blade.