Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini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

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used and never removed from the sales box
* Available on the market: Out of production, limited edition of only 20 numbered pieces
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, certificates, and warranties: Present
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Tactical/light utility

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Full tang in N690Co 58HRC stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: G10
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 195
Sheath: handmade vegetable-tanned leather, entirely handmade and hand-stitched
Packaging: wooden box with pyrographed logos
Notes: Limited edition of only 20 numbered pieces, on the blade, sheath, and wooden box - Knife previously purchased from a private collection - L.E.O. stands for Law Enforcement Only - designed by Tommaso Rumici

Ka-Bar - 1217 - Full Set 1991 50th Pearl Harbour Anniversary Model 02-1241 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never taken out of its box. 
* Commercially available: Discontinued, 1991 model
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Box: Present, original, with “50th Anniversary Pearl Harbor” logos.
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present, complete set.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This Ka-Bar 1217, made in 1991, is a commemorative knife designed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This surprise attack, conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy, aimed to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prevent a rapid response to Japanese expansion. The raid claimed the lives of about 2,400 people, including military personnel and civilians, and led the United States to enter World War II, declaring war on Japan the following day.

The Ka-Bar 1217, with its high-carbon steel blade and leather ring handle, has the same design as the legendary Ka-Bar knife used by U.S. soldiers during the conflict. The blade is engraved with the 50th anniversary logo and a symbolic image of Pearl Harbor, making the knife a collector's item and a tribute to the historical memory of the event. The Ka-Bar 1217 is not just a tool but a mark of honor and respect for the victims of the attack and the heroes who contributed to the victory of the United States during World War II.

Unlike the standard models, here we have engraving from the right side of the blade, hand-molded leather washers with an aged look, and even the scabbard is made like the 1940s models, with darker leather and steel staple points in addition to the traditional contrasting cream-colored stitching.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Blade: 1095 56/58HRC carbon steel
Handle: hand-molded leather rings with aged appearance
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: set back - 1cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: leather, with contrasting stitching and steel staple points
Notes: very rare 1991 commemorative edition for the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

USED KNIFE, WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Knife previously purchased, from a private collection
* Condition: Like new
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present and in excellent condition
* Sheath: Present and like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

At 2:38 in the morning on the night between January 16 and 17, 1991, just 18 hours and 38 minutes after the expiration of the ultimatum set by the United Nations, Operation "Desert Storm," the largest allied military action since 1945, began.

In what would become the first conflict in history to be broadcast live on television, 90,000 tons of bombs would be dropped, marking a new point of no return for what was considered acceptable by global public opinion. The imagery that war helped create would lay the groundwork for the long series of Western military interventions in the Middle East in the years that followed.

Intended use: Tactical/Military

Country of production: USA
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56/58HRC
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Balance: Set back - 1 cm from the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Commemorative edition from the 2000s, out of production and no longer available

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, minor marks on clip and hardware.
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Small marks on clip and hardware.
* Box: /
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Sporting

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel S35VN
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: G10 and Titanium stonewashed
Blade length: 91mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Length closed: 124mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 178g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: Removable and multi-position, stainless steel
Packaging: not present
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection - made in collaboration with Emerson Knives - Patented Wave opening system

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collectible/sporting

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: DSC (N690Co + Nitro-B) 120-ply stainless damascus steel with Small Roses design
Blade treatment: /
Handle: Alpacca and Stag
Blade length: 63mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 79mm.
Total length: 142mm.
Thickness when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 59g.
Closure: Slip Join
Clip: absent
Sheath: leather pocket pouch
Packaging: wooden box with maserin logos
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, previously purchased