Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini
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Livio Montagna - Tactical Bowie - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE TAKEN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original with some small marks due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryKnife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.IC. (Italian Guild of Cutlery Makers) Livio Montagna. Reproduction inspired by one of the most iconic knives of all time (the Bowie), but with a more "tactical" touch for the blade; the deer handle and leather rings are left to recall the classicism of the model.
Intended use: hunting / collection
Type of production: artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: hardened 440C steel at 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Deer and Leather Rings - brass guard
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 340mm.
Weight: 390g. (519g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: NO
Notes: -AP-MONT-TAC-BOWIE€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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Livio Montagna - Medium Bowie - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handcrafted knife
KNIFE FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original with some marks due to age and storage
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Knife handcrafted by Master C.IC. (Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai - Italian Knife-makers Guild) Livio Montagna. Excellent reproduction of one of the most iconic knives ever: the classic Bowie. A knife created by Rezin Bowie in the early 19th century for his brother Jim Bowie, the famous American pioneer whose rather reckless life is now shrouded in legend.Livio Montagna's excellent craftsmanship does justice to this piece of history with its classic and timeless stylistic features: the double guard, the clip point blade, the handle in natural material.
Intended use: hunting / collection
Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: steel 440C tempered at 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Deer and Buffalo - brass guard and pommel
Blade length: 197mm.
Blade thickness: 5.7mm.
Total length: 314mm.
Weight: 497g. (666g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: NO
Notes: -AP-MONT-BOWIE€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Gerber - BMF - Basic Multi Function - survival knife - vintage - PRIVATE COLLECTION - tactical knife
Famous Gerber knife dating back to the 80s and discontinued in 1999 - Knife withdrawn from a private collection in like new condition - without cardboard box. Checked, sharpened and certified by our in-house Coltelleria Collini laboratory
Intended use: Military
Type of production: industrial
Blade: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade treatment: Hypalon
Production Lama: USA
Handle: Hypalon
Blade length: 220mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 372mm.
Balancing: on the guard
Weight: 465g.
Notes: serial number 045552
Sheath: in ABS and corduraGE-BMF-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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