Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife handmade in 2021, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: in excellent condition, unused and kept solely in a collection
* Available on the market: Currently out of catalog and cannot be ordered/obtained from the craftsman
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: in excellent condition, with signature and date of manufacture
* Manuals, Certificates, and Guarantees: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity with date and technical data of the model
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

THE LEGEND
Jimmy Lile (1933–1991), known as “The Arkansas Knifesmith,” was one of the most important American knife makers of the 20th century. Born in Russellville, Arkansas, he made his first knife at the age of 11 and devoted himself professionally to knife making in 1971.

He is famous for the legendary Rambo knives, designed for real use with 440C blades, hollow handles, and innovative details. He was president of the Knifemakers' Guild, and his works were commissioned by presidents and celebrities.

He died in 1991, leaving a legacy of the highest caliber in custom and collectible knives.

THE PRESENT
Today, the Lile Knives, LLC brand is owned by John Hill of McKinney, Texas. In the 1980s, John was already collaborating with Bob Rankin on the sale of original Rambo knives, and in 2003 he co-authored a book dedicated to Lile's work.

After Jimmy's death, John maintained a strong relationship with Marilyn (Lile) Miller and purchased the Lile brand from her to continue producing high-quality replicas of the movie knives, adhering to custom knife standards and guaranteeing Marilyn royalties.

Since 2011, John Hill has been collaborating with Vaughn Neeley, former owner of Timberline Knives, to produce limited editions of Rambo knives that are prized by collectors. Today, Vaughn produces the entire new “Cerakote™ Series,” while the “Utility Series” is produced under his supervision, keeping alive the tradition and quality of Jimmy Lile's original models.

THE KNIFE
“The Mission” is one of the most iconic survival knives ever made, born from Jimmy Lile's vision to combine extreme functionality and military design.

Featuring a stainless steel blade finished entirely with bead-blasting to eliminate reflections, this model combines tactical aesthetics and real performance.

The back is equipped with aggressive serrations, while the hollow handle, wrapped in paracord, integrates a compass and allows for the transport of small tools.

The multifunction guard features screwdriver tips, making it a complete survival tool. Produced in a limited edition, “The Mission” represents the perfect synthesis between a combat knife, field tool, and collector's item.

Intended use: Collection / Survival

Type of production: entirely handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-154CM stainless steel
Blade treatment: Titanium Grey Cerakote
Handle: 316 stainless steel, hollow, waterproof, paracord coated; 316 stainless steel through guard; screw-in aluminum tang with integrated glass breaker and Pyser Optics NATO internal compass
Blade length: 253mm.
Blade thickness: 7 mm.
Total length: 393 mm.
Weight: 573 g.
Sheath: black leather, belt-mounted, for vertical carry, with craftsman's signature and date of manufacture
Packaging: supplied with warranty certificate with date of manufacture and technical details
Notes: iconic knife used in the Rambo films, entirely handmade, with LILE logos and serial number. Previously purchased, never used, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Iconic knife from 1981, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, mechanically perfect, shows some signs of wear on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts; the blade shows signs of mechanical friction on the back due to opening and closing in the handle
* Available on the market: Not available, craftsman no longer in business
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Small marks due to age and friction when opening and closing the blade
* Marks on handle: Several signs of wear visible on the nickel silver handle and micarta inserts
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: 1981 warranty certificate from Coltelleria G. Lorenzi in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

In the 1980s, Jimmy Lile developed an elegant folding knife with a button lock mechanism, known as the “Lile Lock.” This patented system consists of a front button on the handle that unlocks the blade when opening and locks it in the cutting position, ensuring safety and ease of use. The monolithic nickel-silver guides support the D2 steel blade, while the micarta inserts on the scales give the knife a refined look.

This is a generously sized knife, produced in limited quantities between the 1970s and 1980s. The numbered examples bearing engravings such as the patent number 4148140 are now highly sought-after collector's items of great economic value.

This folding model represents a perfect balance between functionality and collectible design: compact and easy to handle, with a reliable lock, high-quality materials, and meticulous details, embodying Lile's attention to craftsmanship even in a context other than the famous survival knife.

Intended use: Collectible / Sports

Type of production: Entirely handmade
Country of production: Arkansas / USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Nickel Silver handle with Red Micarta inserts and stainless steel rear spacer
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Closed length: 124 mm
Total length: 212 mm.
Weight: 198 g.
Closure: Lile Lock (Button Lock)
Packaging: supplied with a 1981 warranty certificate from the historic “Coltelleria G. Lorenzi” in Via Montenapoleone, Milan
Notes: extremely rare knife from 1981, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection, serial number 447 engraved on the blade and patent number “U.S. Patent No. 4148140” engraved on the back of the button lock.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never removed from its original packaging
* Available on the market: Difficult to find, only 200 pieces made
* 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

SUPER COMPACT WITH TOP-OF-THE-LINE STEEL AND INTERCHANGEABLE SIDE PLATES
Here is the ideal fixed blade hunting knife for eviscerating and processing ungulates, which can also be used as a bushcraft knife. Produced in a limited edition of only 200 pieces by Coltellerie Maserin for Forest Italia, it combines compactness, excellent materials, and details designed for the most demanding hunter.

It is a true masterpiece of a hunting knife: compact size, ergonomic handle, and a partially serrated blade in N690 steel at 60 HRC, designed to ensure maximum effectiveness in evisceration and skinning.

The set is completed by three pairs of interchangeable scales—in olive wood, black G10, and orange G10—an elegant leather sheath, and a dedicated case. Fully dismountable, it is easy to clean and maintain over time.

An exceptional work tool and, at the same time, a valuable gift idea for any hunter.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: full tang in N690Co stainless steel at 60HRC
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Olive wood + black G10 + orange G10
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 190 mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 128 g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: cardboard box with Forest Italia / Maserin logos
Notes: limited edition of only 200 pieces - knife previously purchased 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

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Used, overall in good condition, with cosmetic signs of wear and tear on the blade that in no way compromise its concrete use
* Commercially available Out of production.
* Sharpening: Re-sharpened
* Marks on blade: Many cosmetic scratches from use that do not compromise its use
* Marks on handle: Small marks on handle screws from disassembly of parts.
* Box: Not present
* Scabbard: Present, original, complete with all its parts, in very good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

WP4 Rough Wolf is a knife researched and designed by chief instructor Paolo Bozzo of Wolfpack Survival Training (survival and survival school). This design was developed through years of direct experience in the field and further improves on the STF-3 model previously made in collaboration with Fox FKMD

Intended Use: Survival/Utlity

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless Steel N690Co
Blade Finish: Black Stonewashed
Handle: Sand G10
Blade Length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total Length: 320mm.
Balance: Advanced to 3cm. from guard branch
Weight: 566g. (772g. with scabbard)
Sheath: by Radar, made of Kydex with multi-position Keyblock attachment
Packaging: without original packaging
Notes: designed by Paolo Bozzo - discontinued knife, withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased and used, but in good condition

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

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: Present, original, but damaged
* Scabbard: Present, original, like new.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Yes
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



WP4 Rough Wolf is a knife researched and designed by chief instructor Paolo Bozzo of Wolfpack Survival Training (survival and survival school). This design was developed through years of direct experience in the field and further improves on the STF-3 model previously made in collaboration with Fox FKMD

Intended Use: Survival/Utlity

Production type: Industrial
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: Stainless Steel N690Co
Blade Finish: Black Stonewashed
Handle: Green G10
Blade Length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 5.8mm.
Total Length: 320mm.
Balance: Advanced to 3cm. from guard branch
Weight: 566g. (772g. with scabbard)
Sheath: by Radar, in Kydex with multi-position Keyblock attachment
Packaging: cardboard box with Wolfpack Survival logos
Notes: designed by Paolo Bozzo




Dear Friend,
I am Paolo Bozzo and many times ml have found myself in unpleasant, pericolase and difficult situations. Designing a knife and testing it just a few afternoons in the woods is quite different than designing one trying to solve all those survival problems I have encountered in the last 25 years, both In ltaly and abroad. Mud, water, dirt, grease, blood, fatigue, night use, weak hand, limited space, trajectories, physical deficits, heat, cold, transportation, speed and much, much more...these are just some of the tests a good design must pass.

Here are some of the reasons for the WF4 Rough Wolf design.

1. Balance: it is fondamenlal that the center of gravity is shifted forward. beyond the heel, such that it decreases, i.e., saves energy when delivering the blow. one must always have the feeling that the knife falls forward.

2. Beating mass: 65% of the weight of the whole knife is between the first and second 3rd of the blade, giving maximum beating capacity in penetrating.

3. Cutting edge: due to the main core in the shape of an esse. the cutting edge is lower than the fingers of the handle, with the result that in the dynamics of the fendenle and biomechanics of the arm, the force expressed is never attenuated; especially never before the impact of the same on the object to be cut.

4. Blade height: compared to other blades, it has a significantly higher ability to dig holes.

s. Handling: excellent the ability to use the Wp4 for both coarse and precision work, this thanks to the ability to put the hand before the guard, giving absolute mastery of the blade despite its size. This is thanks to the large heel where the index finger can be inserted and the convenient thumb rest. It is also possible to do this while wearing tactical gloves.

6. Back: the inclination is reversed for 2 reasons; 1st to give forward beating mass, 2nd not to stress the wrist during use as chopping, a normal knife arrives at an angle on the object, devastating the point of impact being slight in thickness. This can only be avoided by straining the thumb-side wrist to tilt so that the back of the knife falls perpendicular on the object. The wp4 does not have this problem; it does not stress the wrist because the back of the blade already falls perpendicular to the object to be beaten.

7. Bevel: it is very high, has impressive penetration capacity.

8. Milling cutter: 5 millings placed on the blade plane for holding the knife with two hands when handling animal hides or for special uses during bushcrafting.

9. Grip: it is designed to decrease the possibility of losing the blade and avoid opening of the phalanges during pmlong use or in situations of prolonged physical deficit. Improved, anti-slip grip with internally concave Gauntlets to accommodate a Micro SurvivalKit.

As for the scabbard, I believe it is as important as the blade. I proceeded to design it and recommend its qualities; the main feature I wanted to put in designing it was the multi-positioning of the same: in particular, placing it at will on one's body or equipment facilitates the possibility of use.

This quality is particularly appreciated by military personnel, who are known to have special technical and logistical needs. For this purpose we have used in addition to Kydex the Keyblock closure, as well as the many holes along the perimeter; also safe for airdrop it has the possibility of use and positioning by both Right and Left handed operators.

PAUL BOZZO