Approved - knives withdrawn from private collections, checked, overhauled and certified by Coltelleria Collini

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, knife only, no box and accessories.
* Commercially available Discontinued since the late 1990s.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks given by time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks given by time.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: No
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft aluminum with non-slip Kraton inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 197mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm
Weight: 108g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: removable, stainless steel
Packaging: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in very good condition

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collector, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None (the visible stains in the photo are oil on the blade)
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Not available
* Sheath: Present, in Nylon
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not available
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

The MARK I is an innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late '90s and has immediately become an icon in the knife-making world.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand that is no longer active and was later acquired by Blackhawk! Blades, produced various folding and fixed tactical and military knives, all created in collaboration with well-known knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson, and Casillas.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitride coating
Handle: Aerospace-grade aluminum with non-slip inserts - seatbelt cutter and skull-crusher
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 247mm.
Weight: 122g.
Lock: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Sheath: Belt nylon sheath
Packaging: No packaging

Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in good condition, has some minor wear marks on the aluminum handle. On the other hand, the blade is in excellent condition and still has the factory sharpening - The knife is without packaging and certificates, but comes with the original Nylon sheath - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.




Innovative tactical/military knife, designed by Duane Dieter, produced in the late 1990s and immediately became an icon in the cutlery scene.

Master of Defense, an eclectic American brand now discontinued and later taken over by Blackhawk! Blades, produced several lockable and fixed knives of tactical and military types, all made in collaboration with well-known Knifemakers such as Elishewitz, Janick, Keating, Ayoob, Watson and Casillas.




Intended Use: Tactical/Collection
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 154CM stainless steel with titanium nitriding
Handle: aircraft grade aluminum with non-slip and skull-crasher inserts
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Weight: 122g.
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety system
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Sheath: made of Nylon with MOLLE attachments

Rare pair of knives produced by United and designed by the renowned knives maker Gil Hibben. These knives come from a private collection and are in excellent condition, with original box but without sheath

United Kempo II UC1168
This model stands out for its unique features, suitable for Kenpo Karate enthusiasts. The UC1168 Kempo II knife, introduced in 1998 and later replaced by the Alaskan knife in 2003, features a Kenpo Karate emblem on the handle. The design includes a grip-enhancing angled guard, stylized after Kenpo's "Chinese Fist" grip for added stability and control. This knife measures approximately 31cm in total with an 18cm blade, made from stainless steel.

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Country of production: Taiwan
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Weight: 521g.
Sheath: without sheath
Notes: original box, produced in 1998

The handle design and medallion make it a distinctive piece in any collection.

It comes in the original box, maintaining its impeccable condition, although it lacks a scabbard.

Pro Guide Hunter UC1203
The Pro Guide Hunter UC1203, dated 1999, is ideal for hunting and outdoor activities. This knife is manufactured by United Cutlery under the design expertise of Gil Hibben. The Pro Guide Hunter is recognized for its sturdy construction and ergonomic handle, which ensures comfort and efficiency during use. Like the UC1168, it is sold with its original box but without the sheath.

Type of production: industrial
Blade: 420 stainless steel
Country of production: Taiwan
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 207g.
Sheath: without sheath
Notes: original box, produced in 1999