Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini
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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€315.57Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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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Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased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
Notes: -AP-MC-0079DP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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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€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
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€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
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
AP-MC-0203G€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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