Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased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: Never used, complete with all accessories, knife like new, a few small scratches on the leather sheath
* Available on the market: Available
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: Present, with a few small scratches
* Manuals, certificates, and warranties: Present
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: Utility/Outdoor

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Niolox 59/61HRC stainless steel with Black Idroglider finish
Handle: Bison Micarta
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Balance: advanced to 1cm
Weight: 235g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath, which shows some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, with some minor abrasions due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in Japan. You probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing techniques for them.

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: D2 steel hardened to 61HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” in 2007.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent, never used and never removed from its sheath - small marks on the sheath due to age and storage
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present - with small imperceptible marks, caused by time and storage
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.

Intended use: Collection/Sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 399g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used and never removed from its original packaging
* Available on the market: Out of production in this variant
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous artists and scholars of sharpening in all of Japan; you probably already have a knife in your collection that is the result of his passion: he has been collaborating for several years with SOG, William Henry, Pro-Tech, and Randall Kings, developing blade bevels, sharpening, and polishing for them.

Intended use: Collection/Sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Japan
Blade: OU-31 carbon steel hardened to 63/64 HRC
Blade finish: Acid etching
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta 
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5.3mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 186g.
Sheath: Sunloid KD (Kydex) with Tek-Lok attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Kiku Knives logos
Notes: In 2007, Kiku Matsuda won the prestigious Blade Show “Knife Of The Year Awards” with a project created in collaboration with SOG.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously purchased and from a withdrawn private collection
* Condition: Perfect, like new
* Available on the market: Knife from the late 1980s/early 1990s, out of production and difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp, perfect
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and perfect
* Sheath: Present, with some minor signs of wear on the back 
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Created in the early 1980s from the vision of legendary designer Al Mar, the 3004 “De Oppresso Liber” is much more than a knife: it is a symbol of tactical excellence and special forces spirit.

Produced in a very limited series in Seki, Japan, this fixed blade knife was designed to meet the extreme standards of the U.S. Army's SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) units.

The engraved motto — “De Oppresso Liber,” “liberate the oppressed” — directly echoes the ethos of the American Green Berets.

Refined, robust, and now highly sought after by collectors, the 3004 represents one of the most iconic chapters in the history of modern military knives.

Intended use: tactical/collection

Country of manufacture: Japan
Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: satin
Handle: brown micarta
Blade length: 155mm. 
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 267mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 245g.
Sheath: leather
Notes: previously purchased item, withdrawn from private collection - like new, perfect in every detail - supplied with original unopened packaging

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

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available
* Sharpness: Factory, never resharpened
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: NOT present
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Combat / All Round Utility

Blade: N690Co 59/60HRC stainless steel
Treatment: Coyote Tan Idroglider
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 185mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: -
Total length: 315mm.
Balancing: On the guard branch
Weight: 285g.
Closure: -
Clips: -
Sheath: Modular in fiberglass, Nylon and Cordura with stainless steel cable cutter
Note: -

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected by a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition
* Commercially available: in production
* Sharpness: Original sharpness
* Marks on blade: signs of use
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Original
* Sheath: /
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Survival/Utlity

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade Treatment: Black Hidroglider
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Balancing: Advanced to 3cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 340g.
Sheath: in Nylon, M.O.L.L.E compatible.
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: Survival kit included with M.O.L.L.E. type attachments.

The survival kit contains:
* water container
* nylon strap
* mini compass
* candle
* Flint
* wire saw
* fishing kit
* multi-tools
* matches
* needle and thread kit
* razor blade
* emergency whistle
* copper wire
* SOS mirror
* pencil
* fluorescent light stick

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Perfect, like new
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened, perfect
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and perfect
* Scabbard: Present and perfect
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


Intended Use: tactical / collection

Country of Production: Japan
Production type: industrial
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8
Blade Finish: Satin finish
Handle: brown micarta
Blade length: 148mm. 
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 238g.
Sheath: leather
Notes: previously purchased item, withdrawn from private collection - like new, perfect in every detail - comes with original unopened box

KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Typology: withdrawn by private individual
* Condition: in excellent condition
* Available on the market: discontinued since 2015
* Sharpening: factory sharpening
* Marks on the blade: small marks on the tip caused by the extraction from the sheath
* Marks on the handle: no marks
* Box: original Fox box
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

ST3-F is a knife studied and designed by the head instructor Paolo Bozzo of TEAM SURVIVAL (survival and survival school).
This project was developed through years of direct experience in the field.

Intended use: Survival / Utlity

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black Teflon
Handle: Green Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 220mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 360mm.
Balance: Advanced to 2.5cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 552g.
Sheath: in cordura with molle attachments
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: designed by Paolo Bozzo

KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Typology: withdrawn by private individual
* Condition: in like new condition
* Commercially available: discontinued from 2021
* Sharpening: factory sharpening
* Marks on blade: no marks
* Marks on the handle: no marks
* Box: without box
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade Treatment: Titanium Nitriding
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 275mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 280g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex and Cordura
Packaging: -
Note: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased and used.
* Condition: In acceptable condition, shows several signs of wear and oxidation to the blade coating.
* Commercially available: Professionally resharpened.
* Marks on blade: several signs of use and oxidation marks that do not impair its functionality or undermine its sturdiness in use
* Marks on handle: normal signs of use.
* Box: absent
* Scabbard: Present, in good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Absent
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Hiking / Utility

Type of production: industrial
Blade: stainless steel N690Co 58/60HRC
Country of manufacture: Italy
Handle: forprene, removable
Blade length: 220mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 357mm.
Balance: forward, 45mm from the lower guard branch
Weight: 380g.
Sheath: made of 1000D OD Green cordura, MOLLE compatible
Notes: Foxionic surface treatment at 72/75HRC

Knife Withdrawn from Private Collection
Type: Previously Purchased
Condition: Excellent
Available in the market: No
Sharpening: Original
Marks on the blade: No
Marks on the handle: No
Packaging: Yes
Sheath: In Kydex
Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Yes
Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory
Intended Use: Tactical/CQC

Type of Production: Industrial
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: Full tang in N690Co steel 58/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Teflon Coating
Handle: G-10
Blade Length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total Length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: -
Balance: Backward, at 3cm.
Weight: 170g.
Lock: -
Clip: on the sheath
Sheath: in Kydex
Packaging: Gray cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: -