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Emerson - MACH-1 BTS 2000 Knife - Black TiNi 154CM & G-10 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Mechanically in excellent condition; cosmetically in good condition. Shows minor scuffs on the G10 handle due to the passage of time and limited use of the knife.
* Availability on the market: Knife from 2000, discontinued, particularly rare
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened by the previous owner
* Marks on blade: Minor cosmetic abrasions caused by age and use of the knife, albeit limited
* Marks on handle: A few minor marks caused by age and use of the knife, albeit limited
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratoryIntended use: Tactical/Military
Manufacturing type: Industrial
Blade: 154CM stainless steel
Blade finish: Titanium nitriding
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: G-10 with titanium inlays
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Closed length: 125 mm.
Overall length: 213 mm.
Weight: 128 g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: burnished stainless steel, removable
Notes: Knife from 2000, discontinued, previously purchased, from a private collectionEM-MACH1-CP -
Microtech - Socom Elite - Clip Point Black PVD CTS-204P & Black Aluminum - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 160-1T - Knife
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 laboratoryThe 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 collectionMTK-160-1T -
Lone Wolf Knives by Benchmade - Mountainside Skinner - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 40030 - hunting knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: collected from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: discontinued
* Sharpening: factory
* Signs on blade: none
* Signs on handle: none
* Box: -
* Sheath: equal to the new
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: -
* Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratory
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside Skinner takes the classic skinning knife to the next level. Designed with a traditional line and a handle angle designed to maximize ergonomics, it offers surprising comfort even during prolonged use. The blade pin features wide knurls (jimping) that ensure safe grip control, while the generous finger choil allows for a stable and precise hand position during the most delicate work phases.Born from the Lone Wolf philosophy, this knife reflects a deep dedication to the outdoors: combining the contributions of professional hunters, modern technology, and a timeless traditional style, the result is a reliable and high-performance tool, designed to accompany you when it really matters. This is your knife.
Intended use: Sporty / CollectionType of production: industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: Full tang in N680 stainless steel with stonewashed finish
Handle: Wood
Blade length: 6.4mm.
Blade thickness: 3.1mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Balance: Backward
Weight: 148g.
Sheath: leather
Note: Design by Lone Wolf Knives, Manufactured by Benchmade - Previously purchased knife, from a private collectionBM-40030-100-CP -
EOS - Prawn Friction Folder - CPM-S35VN & Flamed Titanium - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased and used
* Condition: Overall in good condition, shows some minor cosmetic marks on the heat treatment of the titanium handles, clip, and blade, which do not compromise its practical use in any way
* Available on the market: Out of production and no longer available on the market
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: Minor cosmetic marks due to carrying and use
* Marks on handle: Minor cosmetic marks due to wear and tear
* Box: Knife sold in a nylon bag with EOS logos and a titanium key to adjust the blade tension
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
EOS Prawn – The first friction folder by EOS
The Prawn marks EOS's debut in the world of friction folders, offering a compact and robust solution for everyday use. Featuring a flamed titanium handle and CPM-S35VN sintered steel blade, it combines robustness and exclusive design.Although it does not have a blade lock, the adjustable washer system allows you to keep the blade in the open or closed position by adjusting the tension. Its compact size makes it ideal for carrying in your pocket, backpack, or tactical bag.
Intended use: Tactical/EDC/CollectionProduction type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: Flamed titanium
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 83mm.
Total length: 135mm.
Closed thickness: 12mm.
Weight: 93g.
Closure: Friction Folder (without blade lock)
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: nylon bag with EOS logos
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased and used, equipped with its original nylon pouch with which it was sold and a small titanium key to be used to adjust the tension and fluidity of the blade openingEOS-PT-CP -
Microtech - Anax - 2015 Marfione Custom Limited Edition - Tri-Tone DLC Elmax & Carbon Fiber - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Commercially available: Limited and numbered custom edition, discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryMicrotech Marfione Custom ANAX - Limited Series 2015
In 2015, Anthony Marfione created a limited and numbered series of the famous ANAX, a folding integral knife that marked a turning point in custom design. Winner of the “Most Innovative Knife of the Year” award at the 2014 Blade Show, the ANAX combines functionality, futuristic aesthetics, and top-of-the-line materials. The custom models produced that year stand out for their handcrafted finishes, unique material variations, and exclusive accessories, quickly becoming collector's items coveted on a global scale.
Data Sheet.
Intended Use: Tactical, EDC
Type of production: Custom
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Elmax Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Tri-Tone Black DLC
Handle: Carbon fiber and titanium with Black DLC finish and hardware
Blade length: 95mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
Length closed: 125mm
Total length: 219mm
Thickness when closed: 12mm
Weight: 99g
Closure: Sub Frame Lock in titanium with Black DLC finish
Clip: Titanium with Black DLC finish
Packaging: Marfione Custom box with external serial number, nylon zippered pouch, microfiber pouch, titanium patch with Marfione logo
Notes: 05/2015 limited run custom edition, specimen number 075, numbered on blade and boxMTK-075-CP -
Mcusta - Gentleman Folder Damascus Japan Knife - MC-0079DP - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Knife
RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased
Condition: In excellent condition
Available on the market: NOT available on the market
Sharpening: Factory edge
Blade marks: None
Handle marks: None
Box: -
Sheath: Fabric
Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Mcusta Gentleman Folder MC-0079DP represents the excellence of Japanese craftsmanship, combining tradition and technology in a folding knife with refined aesthetics and high-level performance. Designed for sporting use and knife collectors, this model stands out with its SanMai steel blade featuring a VG-10 stainless core hardened to 59/60HRC, and 33-layer nickel Damascus outer cheeks, creating a unique pattern on each piece.The elegant pakkawood handle provides comfort and durability, while the Liner Lock ensures safe and reliable use. Each knife is the result of a production process that merges industrial cutting with manual assembly and finishing, guaranteeing superior quality and attention to detail.Compact, refined, and functional, the MC-0079DP comes with a practical fabric sheath, perfect for safe transport.Intended use: Sport/Collection
Production type: Industrial cutting - artisanal assembly and finishing
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: SanMai steel with VG-10 stainless core (59/60HRC) and 33-layer nickel Damascus outer cheeks
Blade finish: Damascus
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade length: 70mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Closed length: 95mm
Total length: 167mm
Weight: 66g
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Packaging: Fabric bag
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Master of Defense - ATFK Advanced Tactical Folding Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, knife only, no box and accessories.
* Commercially available Discontinued since the late 1990s.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks given by time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks given by time.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: No
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.
Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft aluminum with non-slip Kraton inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 197mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm
Weight: 108g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in very good conditionMOD-ATFKCP -
Emerson - MINI-B CQC-7 Tanto Plain - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: 2001 knife, discontinued, featuring asymmetrical/chisel sharpening
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: A few small marks from time.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Tactical/MilitaryType of production: industrial
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with asymmetric/chisel sharpening
Blade finish: Stone Washed
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: G-10 with titanium liners
Blade length: 72mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 105mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 92g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: burnished stainless steel, removable
Notes: knife from 2001 discontinued, previously purchased, from a private collectionEM-MIN-CP -
Master of Defense - CQD Mark I by Duane Dieter - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None (the visible stains in the photo are oil on the blade)
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Not available
* Sheath: Present, in Nylon
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not available
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryThe MARK I is an innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late '90s and has immediately become an icon in the knife-making world.
Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand that is no longer active and was later acquired by Blackhawk! Blades, produced various folding and fixed tactical and military knives, all created in collaboration with well-known knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson, and Casillas.
Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitride coating
Handle: Aerospace-grade aluminum with non-slip inserts - seatbelt cutter and skull-crusher
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 247mm.
Weight: 122g.
Lock: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Sheath: Belt nylon sheath
Packaging: No packagingMOD-CQDM1-CP -
Emerson - Mini A-100 - Black G10 - MINIA100SF - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Yes, but only in stonewashed "Thunderstorm" finish.
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on handle: No
* Box: Present and original
* Scabbard: not provided
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Sporting
Type of production: industrial
Blade: stainless steel 154CM
Blade finish: dual tone (satin and stone washed)
Country of manufacture: USA
Handle: G10 and titanium liners
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 183mm.
Weight: 114g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Notes: Collected specimen from private collection, absolutely like newAP-EM-MA100 -
Master of Defense - CQD Mark II by Duane Dieter - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in good condition, has some minor wear marks on the aluminum handle. On the other hand, the blade is in excellent condition and still has the factory sharpening - The knife is without packaging and certificates, but comes with the original Nylon sheath - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.
Innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late 1990s and immediately became an icon in the cutlery scene.
Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.
Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft grade aluminum with non-slip and skull-crasher inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Sheath: made of Nylon with MOLLE attachmentsMOD-MARKII-CP -
Mcusta - Shinari Shinra Maxima knife - SPG2 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - Green Pakka Wood - MC-0203G - knife
Knife withdrawn from a private collection in excellent condition, uniquely has a small imperfection on the wood at the base of the handle (visible in the close up of the photos) - Complete with original box - Checked and certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory.
The SHINRA MAXIMA series uses the sintered and cryogenically hardened Japanese steel SPG2 in 3-layer laminate, one of the best ever produced in Japan
Intended use: sports / collection
Type of production: industrial cutting - handcrafted assembly and finishing
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: 61 / 62HRC SPG-2 stainless steel in three-layer San Mai laminate
Handle: Pakka Wood
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 115mm.
Total length: 207mm.
Thick when closed: 17.5mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Mcusta logos
Note: -For more information on the steel used, you can visit the website: www.collinisteel.com
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