Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini
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Gerber - Bolt Action Knife USA 1985 – Vintage - PRIVATE COLLECTION - with Two Interchangeable Blades
KNIFE TAKEN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Taken back from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used, without box
* Availability on the market: Discontinued
* Edge: Factory edge
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Cordura sheath with insert for the two included blades
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house workshopThe Gerber Bolt Action Knife USA 1985 – 1st Production Run is a vintage folding knife of great historical importance, a true expression of Gerber engineering from the late 1980s and today highly sought after by collectors.
Made entirely in the United States, this model is distinguished by the famous patented Bolt Action mechanism, an innovative locking system that ensures safety, reliability and an extremely smooth operation.
The blade in stainless steel, with plain edge and bead-blasted finish, offers a clean, technical and elegant look.
The textured GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) handle provides lightness, strength and excellent grip, making the knife practical and easy to handle, with a weight of only 74 grams.
This example comes complete with the original Gerber sheath and a set of two interchangeable blades, including a saw blade and a skinning blade, a rare configuration that further increases its collectible value.
The knife is in mint condition, never used, never sharpened and never carried, representing a genuine opportunity for vintage knife enthusiasts and for anyone looking for an iconic piece of Made in USA.
Intended use: Collection, light outdoor
Production type: Industrial
Country of origin: United States of America
Blade: Stainless steel, plain edge
Blade finish: Bead blasted
Handle: GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) with textured surface
Blade length: 83mm
Blade thickness: -
Closed length: 107mm
Overall length: 187mm
Closed thickness: -
Weight: 74g
Locking mechanism: Gerber patented Bolt Action
Clip: None
Packaging: Original Gerber sheath complete with two interchangeable blades (saw blade and skinning blade)
Notes: Late 1980s vintage knife, Made in USA, 1st Production Run, never used, never sharpened, mint conditionAP-GER-BA -
Laguiole Arbalete G. David - Double Head and Juniper Wood with Lock - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used, no box or documentation
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: /
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratoryIntended use: Collection / EDC
Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: France
Blade: Sandvik stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Double satin stainless steel head with juniper wood insert
Blade length: 100mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Closed length: 126mm
Total length: 225mm
Closed thickness: 17mm
Weight: 83g
Closure: Back Lock
Clip: None
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collectionLAGD-G-CP -
Gerber - LHR Combat Knife by Larsen, Harsey & Reeve - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, never used for cutting, cosmetic abrasion marks on the finish caused by insertion and removal from the sheath
* Available on the market: Out of production and difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Cosmetic abrasion marks on the finish caused by insertion and removal from the sheath
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: None
* Sheath: Like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: None
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended use: Tactical - MilitaryType of production: Industrial
Blade: 420HC stainless steel
Blade finish: TiNi - Titanium nitriding
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: TacHide, non-slip
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5 mm.
Total length: 314 mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 332 g (636 g with sheath)
Sheath: ABS, with extraction safety
Notes: designed by Matt Larsen (Close Quarter Combat expert), William Harsey Jr., and Chris Reeve, renowned knife makers30-000183-CP -
Gerber - BMF - Basic Multi-Function Survival Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - vintage tactical knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, it has some minor signs of oxidation on the guard and pommel that have not been removed so as not to alter the original finish of the knife, and a couple of small cosmetic scratches on the blade. The sheath is present and perfectly usable, but discolored and “worn” in some parts due to the passage of time
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A couple of small scratches on the left side of the blade and signs of oxidation on the guard and pommel
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, complete with diamond sharpener and original bushing, but discolored and worn due to the passage of time
* Manuals, certificates, and warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house lab
The Gerber BMF (Basic Multi-Function) is a fixed blade knife produced by Gerber Legendary Blades between 1986 and the late 1990s. Designed as a sturdy and versatile survival tool, it has become a cult object among collectors and enthusiasts of military and outdoor knives. Its impressive blade, non-slip handle, and sheath with accessories make it one of the most iconic models of Gerber's production from that period.Intended use: Survival / Military
Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: micro-peened
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: Hypalon (neoprene-like material)
Blade length: 200mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Total length: 342 mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 433 g.
Sheath: ABS and Cordura
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased, serial number 006282 - The original compass is in the pocket on the sheath.GE-BMF-CPB -
Gerber - Applegate Fairbairn - Covert Folder Black PVD - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Use: Tactical / Military
Blade: Stainless steel 154CM 58/60 HRC with PVD treatment
Handle: Zytel
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 220 mm.
Length closed: 125 mm.
Weight: 115 g.
Clip: stainless steel
Locking system: liner lock with additional safety lockG-AFCB-CP -
Gerber - LMF II Infantry knife Black - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 1629 - knife
Knife withdrawn from a private collection - In like new condition, original sharpening, without original box - Checked and certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory.
After two years of collaboration with expert military instructor Frank Heyl, Gerber is delighted to bring to market what they themselves define as the strongest military / survival knife ever built. quick to change the handle, but also so robust that it can pierce an aircraft fuselage but also simply be used as a hammer, glass breaker or throwing knife.
Intended use: Military
Type of production: industrial
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: TiNi - Titanium Nitriding
Production Lama: USA
Handle: non-slip in fiberglass and nylon
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 275mm.
Balancing: 3cm back.
Weight: 330g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon and fire retardant anti-slip polymers, M.O.L.L.E. system, ultra-flat to limit the overall dimensions, integrated sharpener
Notes: Skullcrasher / Hammer in stainless steel and slots for wrist strap or to be used with a rod to create a spear.AP-1629-GER











