Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION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 / Collection

Type 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 collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.