Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini
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Pohl Force - Alpha Three Desert Tanto - USED - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual; previously purchased and used
* Condition: Mechanically in excellent condition; cosmetically in acceptable condition; shows several signs of use on the blade finish, liners, and handle that do not compromise its use in any way
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened; could be improved
* Marks on blade: Several signs of use and wear
* Marks on handle: Several signs of use and wear
* Box: -
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory
The Alpha Three model, an evolution of the Alpha Two, was designed by Dietmar Pohl in collaboration with police and special forces instructors from the H3 Training Division. This knife is engineered for heavy-duty use; thanks to its substantial size, it is well-suited for use while wearing gloves.
Intended Use: Utility / Multi-purpose
Manufacturing Type: Industrial
Blade: D2 steel
Blade Finish: Burnished
Handle: Zytel with internal burnished stainless steel liners
Blade Length: 113 mm
Blade Thickness: 5 mm
Overall Length: 260 mm
Thickness when closed: 18 mm
Balance: 1 cm rearward from the guard
Weight: 260 g
Closure: Back Lock
Packaging: -
Notes: equipped with a skull crusher / glass breaker on the back—knife previously purchased and used, from a private collectionPF-A3D-CP€147.54Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased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€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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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€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
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€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
Sports, Outdoor, Tactical, and Collectible Knives: The Collini Selection
For over 50 years, Coltelleria Collini has been a reference point in Italy for the world of specialized cutlery. Since 1968, we have been selecting sports, outdoor, professional, and collectible knives, collaborating exclusively with official brands, historical manufacturers, and master artisans.
In this category, you will find thousands of original knives, chosen for demanding collectors, EDC, outdoor, and bushcraft enthusiasts, as well as professional operators who require reliability, quality materials, and consistent performance over time.
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