Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.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: A few small marks from time.
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Espotive box present, with a few small marks due to time
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

2014 knife created through a collaboration between Fox and Hill Knives that commemorates the ISAF (International Security Forces) and ANSF (Afghan National Security Forces) memorial unveiled Sept. 22, 2013, in Kabul, Afghanistan, to honor fallen military personnel during peacekeeping operations in the country. The monument, with inscriptions in English, Pashtu and Dari, is a tribute to the different nationalities involved in the missions. The unveiling ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the Afghan government, security forces and ISAF, underscoring the value of remembrance and the sacrifices made.

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co
Blade finish: hard ceramic coated
Handle: G10
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 279mm.
Weight: 220g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, with MOLLE clip
Packaging: Cardboard box / display box with ISAF and Fox Knives symbols and logos
Notes: Designed by Hill Knives - previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE RETRIEVED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, sheath lanyard slightly worn (detailed photo available)
* Availability: Discontinued, limited edition of 15 pieces
* Factory Edge: Yes
* Blade Marks: None
* Handle Marks: None
* Box: Not included
* Sheath: Included
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: Not included
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

Japanese steel meets Italian excellence

For this 2021 collaboration between Coltelleria Collini of Busto Arsizio and Fox Knives of Maniago, we decided to offer the 609OD Bushman, an outstanding bushcraft knife produced by Fox Knives of Maniago, using high-performance Japanese V-Toku2 Sanmai steel (5mm) from Takefu Steel instead of the D2 steel used in the standard model.

Specifically, we used high-carbon V-Toku2 at 62/63HRC for the central core and stainless SUS410 for the outer layers, ensuring exceptional cutting ability, penetration, and edge retention. At the same time, the blade offers high corrosion resistance and increased toughness due to the laminated structure and external stainless steel.

Technical Specifications

Like the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

The laminated steel—imported into Italy by Collini Steel directly from Takefu Steel in Japan—follows the ancient Japanese tradition of crafting legendary Samurai swords. As early as the 1100s, Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials to create Katana swords with incredible cutting power, strength, and flexibility, unmatched at the time. This revolutionary forging technique has allowed Samurai swords to survive to this day as some of the most fascinating objects ever created.

By applying this tradition to modern metallurgy, we now have technologically advanced steels that have been tested and widely used in knife-making by renowned brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, and more.

San Mai Steel Features: This consists of different types of metals fused together to create a composite steel that enhances and intensifies the individual strengths of each material:

• Longer-lasting cutting edge: High-performance, high-carbon core steels (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered steels (SPG2) provide exceptional hardness and cutting performance after heat treatment.
• Increased toughness: Inspired by Japanese sword-making, the multi-layered steel is highly resistant to breakage due to the toughness of the core steel and the flexibility of the outer stainless steel layers.
• Improved corrosion resistance: The outer stainless steel layers provide high corrosion resistance. The galvanic combination of Takefu Steel’s materials further enhances resistance along the edge.
• Ease of reworking after heat treatment: Unlike standard steels, the outer layers retain some softness even after hardening, allowing for easier processing, drilling, and welding.
• Enhanced aesthetics: Multi-layered or Damascus-patterned knives are visually striking, elegant, and highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

For more information: Collini Steel

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