Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED AND USED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual; previously purchased and used
* Condition: Mechanically in excellent condition; cosmetically in good condition with noticeable signs of use and oxidation
* Commercial Availability: 2013 model, discontinued and no longer available on the market
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened; could be improved
* Marks on the blade: Various signs of use on the PVD finish and several signs of oxidation beneath the PVD coating that in no way compromise its functionality or durability
* Marks on the handle: No marks on the titanium or G10; signs of oxidation on the steel clip 
* Box: Included, partial set—the zippered nylon pouch that originally contained the knife is missing
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Included
* Inspected and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: All-Rounder Utility / Outdoor 

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: Italy (by LionSteel)
Blade: D2 steel
Blade Finish: Black PVD
Handle: G10 and Titanium
Blade Length: 114mm.
Blade Thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: 145mm.
Overall Length: 260mm.
Thickness when closed: 15 mm.
Weight: 226 g.
Closure: Frame Lock with “RotoBlock” safety system
Clip: Removable and reversible, flush-mounted, stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box and warranty certificate
Notes: Knife previously purchased and used, from a private collection

KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual; previously purchased and used
* Condition: Structure intact, no functional compromises, fully operational and ready for use. Presence of slight surface marks on the finish and signs of age.
* Available on the market: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: Slight surface marks on the finish
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: Nylon, belt-mounted
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: /
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This Mick Strider-signed BT model features a black blade with a knurled thumb rest, a thickness of 6.4mm, and a full-tang construction to ensure maximum strength and durability.

The handle features green MEFP scales with a lanyard hole and an integrated pry bar on the back. Comes complete with a nylon sheath with a belt loop.

Strider Knives

Founded and run by former military personnel, Strider Knives is a company specializing in the development of cutting tools designed to withstand the most extreme operating conditions. The initial goal was to create a reliable utility knife, built with the highest quality materials yet affordable and easy to maintain by field personnel.

Over time, the brand has established itself as a benchmark in the world of tactical and professional knives, thanks to models developed specifically to meet the needs of military personnel, law enforcement, special operations personnel, hunters, and professional divers. Every design stems from a practical and functional approach, focused on maximum durability and reliability in the field.

Intended Use: Tactical / All-Rounder Utility

Production Type: Midtech
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Full tang, CPM-3V crucible steel
Blade Finish: Black Coating
Handle: G10
Blade length: 161mm.
Blade thickness: 6.4mm.
Overall length: 308mm.
Balance: rear-weighted
Weight: 410g.
Sheath: Nylon, belt-mounted
Packaging: -
Notes: Previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE RETIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased – SERIAL NUMBER 21-0076
* Condition: Overall good, never used
* Market availability: Currently discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: not included
* Sheath: Kydex
* Manuals, Certificates & Warranty: not included
* Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

Based on the renowned MK-8, designer Dietmar Pohl developed the Tactical Eight, achieving a lighter and more compact tactical knife.

The robust Bowie blade, over 17 cm long and 6 mm thick, is suitable for a wide range of applications. To ensure excellent edge retention and blade resilience, the well-known D2 tool steel was selected.

The stonewashed finish creates a scratch-resistant surface and further improves corrosion resistance. A concealed hole at the end of the handle scales allows for the attachment of a lanyard (included).

The Tactical Eight Kydex® sheath, with a material thickness of 2.5 mm, provides a solid foundation for a durable and well-engineered carry system, fully meeting the demanding requirements of a tactical knife.

Intended use: Collection / Sport

Blade: Full tang D2 steel, 59/60 HRC
Handle: G-10
Blade length: 174 mm
Blade thickness: 6 mm
Overall length: 315 mm
Weight: 375 g (534 g with sheath)
Sheath: Kydex
Packaging: -

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
Origin: Acquired from a private collector, previously purchased – Serial number: 22-0028
Condition: Overall good condition, never used
Availability: Limited edition, currently out of production
Sharpening: Factory edge
Blade marks: Minor marks, the most visible being a couple of light scratches on the right side
Handle marks: None
Box: Not included
Sheath: Kydex sheath with Pohl Force autograph, showing signs of wear
Manuals, certificates and warranty: Not included
Inspected and certified by our internal laboratory

The Quebec series by Pohl Force is an iconic mission knife that remained at the top of the wish list of founder and designer Dietmar Pohl for several decades. In 2014, Pohl Force received exclusive permission from the original manufacturer to reinterpret the base design.

Originally developed as a Ground Forces Combat & General Purpose Weapon, this multi-purpose knife was designed for the United States Marine Corps in the early 1950s. Although never officially adopted, it clearly proved its capabilities during the Vietnam War, especially in the hands of U.S. special forces. Nearly 70 years after its first design, the modern Pohl Force Quebec Two perfectly combines classic old-school styling with high-tech modern manufacturing.

Designer Dietmar Pohl further revised the original concept, expanding the knife’s functional range. The blade of the Quebec Two is made from D2 tool steel instead of Sleipner, offering higher carbon and chromium content, significantly improving cutting performance and corrosion resistance. The blade has also been optimized with a cutting edge extended by 10 mm and an added false edge on the spine.

The Pohl Force Prepper System is integrated into the handle, allowing survival items to be securely stored inside. A tool for opening the handle screws is included. The advanced Pohl Force sheath system significantly enhances usability. The highly sophisticated sheath, made from 2.5 mm thick Kydex with belt adapter and leg strap, ensures excellent carrying comfort and versatility.

Overall length: 315 mm
Blade length: 190 mm
Blade thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 382 g (558 g including sheath)
Blade material: D2 steel
Blade finish: Titanium nitride coating
Handle material: G-10
Handle thickness: 24 mm
Sheath: 2.5 mm Kydex with removable Cordura belt attachments
Included accessories: —

Notes: Each knife is individually numbered and personally signed by Dietmar Pohl on the Kydex sheath.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, from a private collection.
* Condition: in very good condition, never actually used, with slight signs of time
* Commercially available rare bowie from the 70s/80s discontinued and no longer available
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks due to time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks due to time
* Box: Present, but lacking the green foam inner liners, which have deteriorated over time
* Scabbard: Present, in very good condition, marked “Western Germany”
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Puma 6356 Original Bowie - A Unique Collector's Knife

The Puma 12 6356 is a remarkable vintage hunting knife known for its sturdiness, quality workmanship and excellent durability. Made in Germany from Pumaster steel, a high-performance alloy steel, this knife offers an ideal combination of hardness, wear resistance, and reliability. Pumaster approaches the performance of modern steels such as D2, with a similar composition that includes good carbon and chromium content. Although it does not reach the hardness of modern ultra-high performance steels, Pumaster is still able to maintain an exceptional edge over the long term, showing superior corrosion resistance compared to pure carbon steels such as 1095 or C75.

With a blade measuring nearly 10 inches long and an overall length of more than 15 inches, the Puma 12 6356 is an imposing knife that does not go unnoticed. Its nickel silver through-guard and rosewood handle give the knife a sophisticated look, while the quality of its craftsmanship ensures durable performance. 

This specimen, which appears to have never been used, is in excellent condition and is complete with its original box and leather sheath - special feature of the latter is that it is still marked “Western Germany,” which dates it pre-1986.

It is an ideal choice for any collector. Not only a high-quality hunting knife, but a true collector's item for fans of vintage Puma items.

Intended Use: Collectible / Vintage / Hunting

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: West Germany (pre-1986)
Blade: integral, Pumaster steel (a tool steel very simle to today's D2)
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: nickel silver through-guard and Rosewood riveted handle
Blade length: 255m.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 386mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 555g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: wooden case, lacking interior linings (deteriorated with time)
Notes: rare Vintage knife late 1970s, early 1980s - previously purchased, from a private collection

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: -

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION

• Type: Knife previously purchased and withdrawn from a private collection
• Condition: Like new, never used
• Availability: Hard to find
• Sharpening: Factory edge
• Blade marks: None
• Handle marks: None
• Box: -
• Sheath: Perfect, never used, made of Kydex
• Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -

Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

The Pohl Force Hornet XL Custom Edition 2009 is a high-quality tactical knife, the result of collaboration between Pohl Force and renowned American knifemaker Spencer A. Reiter. This limited edition of 500 numbered pieces offers a unique design and excellent performance, ideal for collectors and tactical knife enthusiasts.

• Intended Use: Collection, tactical use, and EDC (Everyday Carry)
• Production Type: Limited edition, industrial production with artisanal finishes
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Blade: D2 steel with Rockwell hardness of 60-61 HRC
• Blade Finish: Dual finish with polished bevels and cross-satin surface
• Handle: Micarta scales secured with Torx screws
• Blade Length: 85 mm
• Blade Thickness: 6 mm
• Overall Length: 185 mm
• Weight: 170 g
• Packaging: Collector's pouch with embroidered Pohl Force logo, hand-signed certificate of authenticity, exclusive velcro patch, Wilson Tactical lanyard in matching colors
• Notes: Includes a Kydex® sheath by Höppner & Schumann, compatible with Tek-Lok adapter for horizontal or vertical carry

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: In excellent condition, almost new, without accessories (only knife and sheath)
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Absent
* Sheath: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: Absent
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Tactical / Hiking

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy (by Lion Steel)
Blade: Niolox stainless steel
Surface treatment: Black Stonewash
Handle: G10
Blade length: 118 mm.
Blade thickness: 6 mm.
Total length: 247 mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 280 g.
Sheath: in thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: not present
Notes: Knife out of production, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection

Exclusive product created in collaboration with the YouTube channel PDT - The Cutthroat's Park. This unique knife was actually used in a field test that you can view directly in this product sheet.

To make it even more special, we engraved Floriano's autograph and the PDT logo on the blade. The box of the knife was also autographed by Floriano making it a must-have collector's item.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Floriano of the PDT Parchetto del Tagliagole.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Still in catalog.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened, stropped by Floriano after use.
* Marks on blade: Imperceptible signs of concrete use.
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Total Length: 315 millimeters
Blade length: 190 millimeters
Blade thickness: 6mm
Weight: 380g
Blade material: D2 steel
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle material: G-10
Handle thickness: 24 mm
Sheath: 2.5mm thick Kydex with Cordura belt hooks, removable
Accessories included: Lanyard
Packaging: cardboard box, warranty certificate
Notes: knife used in a YouTube video review by Floriano of PDT

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.

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