Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

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 laboratory

The 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 collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: Available in different configurations
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

The Bad Medicine by Wander Tactical is a handcrafted knife designed to offer exceptional performance in any context. Manufactured in Italy with high-quality materials and meticulous workmanship, this tool is synonymous with strength and precision.

The D2 steel blade, treated with a raw finish, guarantees excellent wear resistance and reliable cutting. The ergonomic and durable G10 handle ensures a secure grip even in the most extreme conditions. 

Completed by a thermoformed Kydex sheath, compatible with the M.O.L.L.E. system, and accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and authenticity, this knife represents the perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.

Intended use: All-round utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Raw
Handle: G10
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 405g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop.
Packaging: accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and authenticity.
Notes: knife entirely handmade, in every part.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Absent
* Scabbard: Original, like new
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

The Wander Tactical Barracuda is a knife with a tactical design but which lends itself well to a wide range of activities typical of a utility knife. With its D2 steel blade and Micarta handle, it offers the perfect balance between durability and comfort in use.

Intended use: Utility

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Weight: 225g. (304g. scabbard included)
Scabbard: Kydex, thermoformed, with tek-lok attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: -

Absolutely like new - Comes from a private collection - Unique item made in 2020, prototype, does not correspond to any standard model of Wander Tactical production - Made entirely by hand.

Use: Collection / Utility / Hunting

Production type: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, japanese rolled steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62/63HRC and SUS410 (stainless steel) outer cheeks
Blade finish: satin finish 
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 6.65mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 180g.
Sheath: in kydex
Package: Certificate of authenticity
Notes: Unique piece of 2020 - Prototype: it doesn't correspond to any standard model of Wander Tactical production - Entirely hand made - Absolutely like new, coming from a private collection,

Japanese steel merges with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive to Coltelleria Collini, we decided to propose a series of best sellers produced by Wander Tactical. Knives made with the famous San Mai steel produced by the Japanese Takefu Steel. Specifically we have used the carbonaceous V-Toku2 at 62/63HRC for the central plate and the stainless SUS410 for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and edge holding together with an easy resharpening and maintenance. At the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase of resilience given by the type of extreme steel and the laminated structure.

As in the ancient swords of the Japanese Samurai.

The rolled steel - imported in Italy by Collini Steel directly from the Japanese Takefu Steel - is based on the ancient Japanese tradition in the creation of the famous Samurai swords. As early as 1100, expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials to give Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with previously unknown strength and flexibility. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that the Samurai swords have been preserved until our days becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, we are now able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: It is made of different types of metals alloyed together to create a composite that contains and intensifies the strengths of the metals taken individually:

- Longer cutting edge life
thanks to the use of high quality steels with a high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the core steel, the blade, once hardened, reaches hardness and cutting performance decidedly superior to those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
Built on the principle of Japanese swords, the multilayer steel is difficult to break thanks to the toughness of the central steel (Core Steel) and the elasticity of the steel used for the lateral coating (Stainless Steel).

- Improved corrosion resistance
The steel used for the outer layers (Stainless Steel) gives the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, at a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the edge.

- Easy machining even after heat treatment
Although steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the lateral steel used in multilayer machining does not lose its softness and allows easy machining, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For optimum blade performance, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improved aesthetic performance
Knives made of multi-state steel or damascus pattern at the end of the processing are aesthetically elegant, refined and highly appreciated by collectors all over the world.

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