custom knives

Dino Picco, knife maker and lead designer of Wander Tactical, has handcrafted a fixed blade model called Centuria that seamlessly blends the typical design of ancient Roman daggers with the iconic American combat knives of World War II.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 315mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 393g.
Sheath: Kydex, multi-position, with belt loops and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with certificate of authenticity and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: -

The Wander Tactical "Godfather" is a fixed blade knife designed to deal with extreme situations and heavy-duty outdoor tasks. With a blade of over 23 cm in D2 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and wear resistance, this knife is designed to last over time and withstand the most difficult conditions.

What makes this model particularly special is that it falls within the fully custom versions for both the knife and the sheath. The blade is custom made, with personalized details according to the creativity of the craftsman Dino Picco. The handle, made of carved Micarta, ensures a firm and comfortable grip, even in difficult conditions. The leather sheath, also handmade by Dino, is designed to be functional and resistant, offering different carrying options.

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 390mm.
Balance: rearward
Weight: 670g.
Sheath: leather entirely handmade by Dino Picco
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Special custom edition, with bowie style blade

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2010.
* Sharpening: Original, improvable
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

FRANCO VERNAZZA is a hobbyist knifemaker and by passion a member of A.C.H.I. (Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani), this does not take away from his excellent knifemaking skills. He himself says he makes blades for passion, knives that do the job of cutting, everything else is a detail. The workmanship, all unique because he doesn't use jigs, is really good, completely Hand Made in Italy. 

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handmade
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade finish: horizontal satin finish and mirror polish
Handle: Olive wood with anodized Titanium guard
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 255mm.
Weight: 151g.
Sheath: leather, handcrafted, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Professionally re-sharpened.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of Authenticity.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.IC. (Italian Knife Maker's Guild) Livio Montagna. A classic sporting model for hunting use with deer sambar handle.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: 440C steel hardened to 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer sambar with ivory insert and 416 stainless steel guard
Blade length: 102mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

This is a smaller version of Bo Randall's original knife, made in the Scagel knife style. 12.2 cm blade made of 4.5 mm thick stainless steel. This size and shape are popular with outdoor activity experts worldwide. It has a nickel silver guard and back cap and a handle made of authentic Indian deer antler. It weighs about 168 grams and comes with a brown leather sheath.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably produced in the late 1990s.
* Condition: Excellent condition
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: original, leather, "Type A," in very good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: hunting/fishing

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless steel 440B
Blade finish: satin
Handle: deerskin with through-guard and nickel silver tang
Blade length: 122mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 168g.
Sheath: brown leather with belt loop and sharpening stone
Notes: vintage knife, late 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

This Model 19-4 Bushmaster from Randall Made Knives features a clip point blade with satin finish, false counterbore and serrated thumb rest. The handle consists of nickel silver through-guard and recoil pad with colored micarta spacers and monolithic curved deer antler grip. Includes original "Model A" leather sheath with belt loop and sharpening stone.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably produced in the late 1990s.
* Condition: Excellent condition
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: original, leather, "Type A," in very good condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: hunting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: stainless steel 440B
Blade finish: satin
Handle: deer antler with through-guard and nickel silver recoil pad
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: set back
Weight: 281g.
Sheath: brown leather with belt loop and sharpening stone
Notes: vintage knife, late 1990s, previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection

Use: Heavy Duty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 390mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 690g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: special edition, with bowie-style blade

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Handmade
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 214g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed, with tek-lok type attachment
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: previously purchased
* Condition: overall in very good condition
* Commercially available handcrafted version no longer commercially available.
* Sharpening: factory sharpened, never resharpened
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: a few tiny little marks on carbon
* Box: present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Utility / Collection

Production type: MidTech
Country of Manufacture: USA (Wampum, Pennsylvania)
Blade: CPM-CruWear 63/64HRC steel
Blade treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: 5mm thick Carbon Fiber with stainless steel top folder
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Weight: 174g.
Closure: Shark-Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Demko logos
Notes: previously purchased knife from private collection - rare semi-crafted version (MidTech) personally made by the knife maker in his own workshops in Wampum, discontinued and no longer commercially available

Intended Use: Multirole / Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade finish: Raw, with compound type sharpening
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 395g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex with multi-position belt loop, MOLLE compatible
Packaging: polypropylene case with Wander Tactical logos and certificate of authenticity signed and dated
Notes: Particular unique specimen with compound type sharpening

Spectacular one-of-a-kind, specially made for Coltelleria Collini, reminiscent of primitive knives made of obsidian. The blade is masterfully handcrafted faceted and the handle is made of hand woven leather and leather.

The scabbard is made of thermoformed kydex to which soft, fine brown greased leather has been applied externally.

It is completed by the beautiful, entirely handcrafted wooden box with engraved Wander Tactical logos and runes, with the inner part that holds the knife made of handcrafted leather.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted - one-of-a-kind
Country of production: Italy
Blade: ** unsharpened ** made of D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: primitive, reminiscent of prehistoric obsidian knives
Handle: leather and leather
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 166g.
Scabbard: kydex, with handcrafted leather outer cover
Packaging: antiqued wooden box, with engraved logos and runes and handcrafted leather interior 
Notes: unsharpened knife

The Freedom Knife by Wander Tactical, an exclusive custom edition created for Coltelleria Collini, dedicated to enthusiasts of the outdoor and collectible sector. This knife stands out for its tactical, compact and at the same time extremely robust design.

Type of production: Artisan
Blade production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Medieval
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Balancing: rearward
Weight: 327g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors and materials compared to the photographed product.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted - one of a kind
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: ** NOT SHARPENED ** steel D2 at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Ice Brush
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 298mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 332g.
Sheath: kydex, multi-position, with MOLLE-compatible belt hooks
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: unsharpened knife, free sale and free possession

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Very Good
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: original
* Marks on blade: none
* Marks on handle: a few small hairlines on heads.
* Packaging: none
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original with a few marks due to age.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the craftsman.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co hardened to 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Snakewood - 416 stainless steel guard and pommel
Blade length: 127mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 185g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: -
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection, handcrafted by Master C.IC. (Italian Knifemakers Guild) Livio Montagna.

We are proud to present a true gem in the world of knives: the exclusive Wander Tactical, Mistral XL model. This extraordinary edition stands out for its elegance and refinement, featuring a Marble Finish blade treatment that captures the essence of craftsmanship, paired with a Green Micarta handle. Not only does it offer high-level aesthetics, but it also ensures a solid and comfortable grip.

This production is extremely limited and unique, made in only 4 distinct pieces, making each specimen a collector's item of significant value. The knife we present is number 2 in this exclusive series, as confirmed by the certificate of authenticity.

The Mistral XL is not just a beautiful object but also a sturdy and reliable knife, ideal for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're on an expedition in the heart of the woods or engaging in a bushcraft session, this knife will deliver exceptional performance. Moreover, its unique design and rare availability make it a must-have for every collector.

Add a touch of class to your personal collection with the Mistral XL, a knife that represents the pinnacle of quality craftsmanship, combining exceptional functionality and timeless aesthetics.

Production Type: Custom
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw
Handle: Green Micarta
Blade Length: 160 mm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Total Length: 310mm
Balance: Rearward, approximately 2 cm
Weight: 423g
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: Accompanied by a polypropylene case
Notes: Limited edition of four different pieces.

We are proud to present a true gem in the world of knives: the exclusive Wander Tactical model, Mistral XL. This extraordinary edition stands out for its elegance and refinement, with a Raw Finish blade treatment that captures the essence of artisanal mastery, coupled with a white G10 handle, which not only offers a high-level aesthetic but also ensures a solid and comfortable grip.

This production is extremely limited and unique, made in only 4 distinct pieces, making each specimen a collectible item of collector's value. The knife we present to you is number 1 in this exclusive series, as confirmed by the certificate of authenticity.

The Mistral XL is not just a piece of great beauty, but it is also a robust and reliable knife, ideal for your outdoor adventures. Whether you are on an expedition in the heart of the woods or in a bushcraft session, this knife will guarantee you exceptional performance. Not only that, its unique design and rare availability make it a must-have piece for any collector.

Add a touch of class to your personal collection with the Mistral XL, a knife that represents the pinnacle of quality craftsmanship, combining exceptional functionality and timeless aesthetics.

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw
Handle: White G10
Blade length: 160 mm
Blade thickness: 5mm
Total length: 310mm
Balance: Rearward, about 2 cm
Weight: 419g
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Packaging: accompanied by a polypropylene case
Note: limited series of four different pieces

Intended use: Collection

• Type of production: Handcrafted
• Country of production: Italy
• Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
• Blade treatment: ICE BRUSH
• Handle: Micarta
• Blade length: 160mm
• Blade thickness: 5.5mm
• Total length: 275mm
• Balance: Advanced
• Weight: 330g
• Sheath: Kydex, multi-position, with MOLLE-compatible belt attachments
• Packaging: No packaging - supplied with Wander Tactical authenticity certificate and warranty
• Notes: -

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: RWL34 stainless steel at 60HRC
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: Snakewood with white G10 fibres, steel edges and titanium spacer
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Closed length: 115mm.
Weight: 105g.
Locking system: liner lock
Clip: removable, titanium
Packaging and certificate: cordura case and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique knife handcrafted for Coltelleria Collini in Busto Arsizio - n. 310

Type of Production: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: Apex Ultra steel at 63HRC
Blade Finish: Stone Washed
Handle: Ironwood, G10, and carbon pins
Blade Length: 90mm
Blade Thickness: 4.8mm
Total Length: 204mm
Balance: Set back 3cm from the guard branch
Weight: 179g
Sheath: Hand-stitched and crafted leather
Notes: unique knife handcrafted for Coltelleria Collini of Busto Arsizio - No. 310

Type of Production: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw
Handle: Black Micarta
Blade Length: 118 mm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Total Length: 240mm
Balance: Rearward, approximately 2 cm
Weight: 274g
Sheath: Thermoformed Kydex, with Tek-Lok type attachment
Package: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences in finishes, colors, and materials compared to the photographed product

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: RAW
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 330g.
Sheath: kydex, multi-position, with MOLLE-compatible belt hooks
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: -

Intended Use: Multirole / Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Dark Washed, with compound type sharpening
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 147mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 395g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed Kydex
Packaging: bulk knife inserted in its own sheath, hand-filled warranty certificate
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Type of production: Artisan
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Stone Edge
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 403mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 740g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex
Packaging: bulk knife inserted in its own sheath, warranty certificate filled in by hand
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Type of production: custom made
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: Black Blood
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 403mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 740g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex
Packaging: bulk knife inserted in its own sheath, warranty certificate
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted

Dino Picco, knifemaker and chief designer of Wander Tactical, created the Compact version of the Centuria model, fluidly combining the characteristic design of ancient Roman daggers with the iconic American combat knives of the Second World War.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: RAW
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 307g.
Sheath: in kydex, multiposition, with belt hooks and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with Wander Tactical certificate of authenticity and guarantee
Note:

Intended Use: Light Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 214g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex, with M.O.L.L.E. compatible belt loop.
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity,
Notes: handcrafted knife

Intended Use: Tactical / Multirole

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Finish: Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 250mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 295g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed Kydex
Packaging: certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: knife made entirely by hand

Use: Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade treatment: Black Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 200g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: handcrafted knife

Use: Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: integral, D2 steel at 59/61HRC
Blade treatment: Black Raw
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 200g.
Sheath: made of Kydex, thermoformed
Packaging: accompanied by certificate of guarantee and authenticity
Notes: handcrafted knife

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory






Intended use: collection / fighter

Production type: handmade
Country of production: Italy
Blade: steel N690Co 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: stabilized alder wood with 416 stainless steel through-guard and screw pins
Blade length: 123mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 232mm.
Weight: 212g.
Sheath: handcrafted, made of ostrich paw and leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: -
Notes: Previously purchased, like new - Knife handcrafted by Livio Montagna, accredited member C.IC. (Italian Knifemakers Guild).

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 laboratory

Knife 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: -

Intended Use: Collection / Light Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: W2 steel at 60HRC
Blade finish: hamon made with selective tempering
Handle: mango wood, resin spacers and blue G10, 4mm carbon fiber pin
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 210g.
Scabbard: leather, handmade
Packaging and certificate: cordura pouch and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique and numbered knife, handcrafted especially for Coltelleria Collini - No. 297

Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of production: MidTech (partially mechanized craft production)
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM SW35VN
Blade finish: Dual Tone - Sandblasted and Satin finish
Handle: Titanium Dual Tone with Fat Carbon Snake Skin insert
Blade Length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thickness when closed: 17mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 248g.
Opening: carson Flipper system on ball bearings
Closure: Frame Lock with removable stainless steel clapper
Clip: Titanium Dual Tone, machined from billet, removable and reversible
Packaging: Nylon pouch with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended Use: Collection / Light Utility

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: W2 steel at 60HRC
Blade finish: hamon made with selective tempering
Handle: ebony wood, resin spacers and blue G10, 4mm carbon pin
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 210g.
Scabbard: leather worked and sewn by hand
Packaging and certificate: cordura pouch and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique and numbered knife, handcrafted especially for Coltelleria Collini - No. 296

Exclusive knife in entirely handcrafted "Comix" coloration, part of a batch of products made especially for the Atlanta 2023 Blade Show.

"Comix" type coloring refers to a coloring technique used in comic books and illustrations that is inspired by the style of traditional comic books. This style of coloring often features flat, bright colors with sharp edges between different shades. Some hallmarks of comix-type coloring include:

Flat backgrounds: Areas of solid color are applied without shading or complex tonal gradations. This gives a more "clean" and stylized look to the image.

Sharp edges: The borders between different shades of color are often marked by black or dark contour lines. These lines define the boundaries of the various elements in the image and accentuate the contrast between the different colors.

Bright colors: In comix-type coloring, bright, saturated colors are often used to create visual impact. These colors can be used to distinguish characters or to emphasize certain elements of the image.

Simplified shading: Although comix-type coloring may include shadows and highlights to add depth, these are often simplified compared to other coloring techniques. Shadows may be represented by areas of darker color or simple lines or brush strokes.

Graphic effects: Some elements of graphic effects, such as dots or speed lines, can be used to accentuate action or movement in illustrations.




Production Type: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade finish: "Comix" coloring, entirely handmade and hand-painted
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 403mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 740g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: This knife is part of an exclusive batch of knives made entirely by hand and customized one by one designed for the Atlanta 2023 Blade Show.

Dino Picco, cutler and chief designer of Wander Tactical, created the Compact version of the Centuria model, fluidly combining the characteristic design of ancient Roman daggers with iconic American combat knives from World War II.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Finish: Marble
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 280mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 313g.
Sheath: made of kydex, multi-position, with belt hooks and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: unpacked - supplied with certificate of originality and Wander Tactical warranty
Notes: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like New
* Commercially available No.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Marks on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted and hand-stitched
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Knife handcrafted by Accredited Member C.I.C. (Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai) Livio Montagna. 

Intended use: bushcraft / utility

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: RWL34 steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: micarta with 416 stainless steel cotter
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 230g.
Scabbard: handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: unwrapped, comes with certificate of authenticity and warranty
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection, "homage" to the Bayley S4 knife, designed and handcrafted by Rob Bailey, famous for being used by Bear Grylls during his first TV appearances, before he made business deals with Gerber.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased from Lorenzi's cutlery shop in Milan, via Monte Napoleone, presumably in the 1980s.
* Condition: In good condition
* Commercially available: the craftsman long ago stopped making knives.
* Sharpening: Factory original, can be improved, with some cosmetic abrasion
* Marks on blade: Small marks and slight hairlines also on the through-guard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks.
* Packaging: absent
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original, stamped "Coltelleria Lorenzi," with marks given by use and time
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: absent.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/tactical

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang stainless steel, steel composition not stated (presumably RWL34 or 440C)
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: nickel silver through-guard and brown micarta grips, with red spacers
Blade length: 97mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Weight: 97g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, with stainless steel back clip
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably from the 1980s, previously purchased knife, from a private collection

Dino Picco, knifemaker and chief designer of Wander Tactical, created the Compact version of the Centuria model, fluidly combining the characteristic design of ancient Roman daggers with the iconic American combat knives of the Second World War.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade treatment: RAW
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 275mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 307g.
Sheath: in kydex, multiposition, with belt hooks and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with Wander Tactical certificate of authenticity and guarantee
Note:

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: -

KNIFE FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Good
* Commercially available No
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on the blade: Some scratches on the pommel, blade and guard in very good condition
* Marks on handle: Some assembly inaccuracies near the pommel, adhesive residues
* 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. Reproduction of one of the various versions of the Arkansas Toothpick, legendary frontier knife of the American 1800s. Famous, often infamous, it generally has a 30 to 50 cm blade, rather narrow and sometimes symmetrical, dagger-style. Used mainly for hunting and personal defence.

Livio Montagna's version is aesthetically very similar to the Toothpick used in Expandables 2.

The knife is distinguished by an excellent overall balance, allowing control and precision in use. The finish is of a good standard.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: hardened 440C steel at 58/59 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Ebony - 416 stainless steel guard and pommel
Blade length: 305mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 445mm.
Weight: 722g. (960g. including scabbard)
Sheath: Handcrafted, leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: NO
Notes: -

Dino Picco, knifemaker and chief designer of Wander Tactical, created the Compact version of the Centuria model, fluidly combining the characteristic design of ancient Roman daggers with the iconic American combat knives of the Second World War.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Black Blood
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 280mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 313g.
Sheath: in kydex, multiposition, with belt hooks and MOLLE compatible
Packaging: without packaging - supplied with Wander Tactical certificate of authenticity and guarantee
Note:

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased, presumably from the late 1970s/early 1980s.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available: Rudy Ruana passed away in 1986, Ruana knives are still in production and orderable on their site with waiting lists, but in different configurations from this one.
* Sharpening: Factory original, improvable, with some cosmetic abrasion.
* Marks on blade: Small horizontal marks due to insertion and removal from scabbard.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on the aluminum handle.
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original, with a few small marks given by age.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended use: hunting / light hiking

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: made of undeclared high carbon steel (presumably 1095 or 5160), hammer-forged, ground, individually oil-hardened and heat-treated using a zone tempering method that makes the back and tang of the blade softer than the cutting edge
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: cast aluminum directly on tang with beveled and riveted elk horn inserts. The tang runs inside the full length of the handle, and the cast aluminum produces a strong handle that is impossible to break.
Blade length: 125mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 235mm.
Weight: 190g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical carrying on the belt
Packaging: -
Notes: Specimen presumably late 1970s/early 1980s in excellent condition - previously purchased knife from a private collection

Company History.
In 1938, Rudy Ruana began making knives in a small store in Montana. Members of his family continue to this day to handcraft Ruana knives in the same store. In 1964 Ruana's son-in-law, Vic Hangas, left a job with a telephone company and put his artistic talents to good use, joining Ruana in the business. Hangas' son Mark began working in the business in 1976. In 1983, Ruana retired at the age of 80 and sold the business to the Hangas family. In 1984 Mike Hangas joined his brother and father and the company was incorporated. Rudy Ruana died in April 1986. He was honored with posthumous induction into the American Bladesmith Society's Hall of Fame in 1997 and Blade magazine's Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2002.

Ruana knives are still handmade in the small Montana store where Rudy Ruana began forging blades more than 80 years ago. In an era of outsourcing and diminishing Made in America products, Ruana knives are still handmade in the United States, with a focus on quality rather than quantity. Although some things have changed over the years, still using the same methods and much of the same equipment used by Rudy Ruana.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available No, craftsman passed away in 1991.
* Sharpening: Factory original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: Gift box marked "Coltelleria Lorenzi, via Montenapoleone, Milano"
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer Sambar, brass guard and pommel engraved by "J.S."
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 273mm.
Weight: 340g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical carrying on belt
Packaging:Gift box marked "Coltelleria Lorenzi, via Montenapoleone, Milano," certificate of guarantee 
Notes:1989 specimen designed and made entirely by hand by cutlery legend Jimmy Lile, famous to most for "inventing" and designing Rambo's knives, who died in 1991 - Previously purchased knife, from a private collection, like new.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: 60HRC Sleipner Steel
Blade Finish: PVD
Handle: Black Stabilised Birch with FatCarbon Darkmatter guard and carbon pins
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 294mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 360g.
Scabbard: hand worked and sewn leather
Packaging and certificate: Cordura pouch and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique knife handcrafted for Coltelleria Collini in Busto Arsizio - no. 256

Type of production: Artisanal
Blade production: Italy
Blade: Sleipner steel at 60HRC
Blade finish: satin
Handle: Ironwood with FatCarbon Darkmatter guard and carbon pins
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 294mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 345g.
Sheath: in worked and hand-stitched leather
Packaging and certificate: cordura case and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique knife handcrafted for Collini Cutlery in Busto Arsizio - n. 257

Production Type: Artisan
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: Sleipner steel at 60HRC
Blade Finish: PVD
Handle: Black Stabilized Birch with FatCarbon Darkmatter guard and carbon pins
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 244mm.
Balance: set back 3cm from the guard branch
Weight: 265g.
Scabbard: handcrafted and hand-stitched leather
Package and certificate: cordura pouch and certificate of authenticity
Notes: unique knife and handcrafted for Coltelleria Collini in Busto Arsizio - no. 253

KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: in like new condition
* Available on the market: no longer in production single piece produced in 2019
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on the blade: no
* Marks on the handle: no
* Box: -
* Sheath: no
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: original
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Artisan by CIC Master Sergio Consoli
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: full-tang stainless steel RWL-34 60 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: holographic resin handle with titanium spacer
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Thick when closed: 19mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 132g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging:
Notes: Handmade by Master Sergio Consoli - knife number 480 made in 2019

Interesting handcrafted lockable "One of a Kind" made in 2008 by established Danish knife maker Mikkel Willumsen

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition
* Commercially available Unique specimen made in 2008.
* Sharpening: Original, with a few small marks from use.
* Marks on blade: A couple of small marks.
* Marks on handle: A couple of small abrasions on titanium folder.
* Box: -
* Scabbard: - -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



Intended Use: Collection 

Production type: custom
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: handcrafted and beveled, stainless steel RWL-34
Blade treatment: dual tone: stone washed and handcrafted satin finish
Handle: micropallinated titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 107mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 137mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Thickness when closed: 15mm.
Weight: 215g.
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Removable, anodized titanium
Notes: Made entirely by hand by Mikkel Willumsen - Ball bearing opening

Use: EDC / Light Utility / All Round

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, in D2 steel at 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 204mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 201g.
Sheath: in Kydex, thermoformed, compatible with tek-lok bindings or usable as a neck knife
Packaging: -
Notes: unique knife with Clip point tip, handcrafted

Production Type: Artisan
Blade Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/60HRC
Blade Treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade Length: 243mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 400mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 662g.
Sheath: made of thermoformed kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: unique and handcrafted knife

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Black Blood dual tone
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 198mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 345mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 436g.
Sheath: in brown leather
Packaging: without packaging, supplied with its own certificate of authenticity
Notes: Dimorphodon with clip point tip and Rambo knife style blade - Limited Edition - Each knife is unique and handcrafted

NOTE - "one of a kind" knife, featuring an entirely handcrafted blade with dual finish: Raw and Satin

Intended Use: Heavy Duty / Hiking / Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Midtech (handcrafted blade and handle - industrial folders)
Country of Production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59/61HRC with cryogenic hardening
Blade treatment: Raw and Satin
Handle: titanium folders with micarta handle
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 150g.
Opening: Carson Flipper system / ambidextrous opening pins on the blade
Washers: steel, with ball bearings made in Japan
Closure: Rockers Arm 8.11
Clip: stainless steel, removable and reversible
Packaging: plastic case with Wander Tactical logos
Notes: "one of a kind" knife

Knife withdrawn from private collection, dating back to the late 1980s, overall in very good condition - Never used, still has factory thread - Checked, certified by our in-house lab.

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: O1 carbon steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: micarta and brass
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 307mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 414g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection dating back to the late 1980s, overall in very good condition

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Black Blood
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 236mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 274g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted; there may be slight differences

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.

For further information: collinisteel

Knife collected from private collection - 2014 model entirely handmade by Allen Elishewitz - Like new, original sharpening - Supplied with nylon pouch with velcro - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini.

Intended use: Collection 

Kind of production: Handmade
Country of production: USA
Blade: handcrafted and beveled, in CTS-C75P stainless steel (Latrobe BG-42)
Blade treatment: handmade satin finish with Allen Elishewitz golden punch
Handle: titanium liners "crushed ice" with carbon fiber and copper grips with handmade bronze bolsters
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 128mm.
Total lenght: 223mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm.
Weight: 199g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Removable, inegral carbon fiber
Notes: Entirely handcrafted by Allen Elishewitz - 2014 model, like new - from private collector - Supplied with nylon velcro pouch.

special knife made by Wander Tactical in April 2021

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel Nitro-B 58 / 59HRC
Blade treatment: Proto
Handle: Brown Micarta
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: on the branch of gurdia
Weight: 284g.
Sheath: in kydex and leather
Packaging: -
Notes: unique piece

special knife made by Wander Tactical in April 2021

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel Nitro-B 58 / 59HRC
Blade treatment: Proto
Handle: Brown Micarta
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: on the branch of gurdia
Weight: 284g.
Sheath: in kydex and leather
Packaging: -
Notes: unique piece

special knife made by Wander Tactical in April 2021

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel Nitro-B 58 / 59HRC
Blade treatment: Proto
Handle: Brown Micarta
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: on the branch of gurdia
Weight: 284g.
Sheath: in kydex and leather
Packaging: -
Notes: unique piece

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Raw Finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 2430mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 400mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 712g.
Sheath: in thermoformed kydex and leather
Packaging: -
Notes: exclusive model produced in just two pieces and handcrafted

special prototype made by Wander Tactical in October 2020

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: stainless steel Nitro-B 58 / 59HRC
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Green paracord
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 260mm.
Balancing: on the branch of gurdia
Weight: 201g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: unique piece

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: in D2 steel at 59 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: Marble
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 400mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 715g.
Sheath: in kydex
Packaging: -
Notes: GodFather model

Japanese steel blends with Italian excellence

For this 2019/2020 collaboration, exclusive of Collini Cutlery, we have 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 used V-Toku2 carbonaceous at 62 / 63HRC for the central plate and SUS410 stainless steel for the two external plates, in order to guarantee a very high cutting capacity, penetration and sealing of the wire together with an ease of regrinding. and maintenance but at the same time the blade has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and an important increase in resilience given by the type of extrene steel and by the laminated structure.

Tryceratops model .:

Use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Italy
Blade: integral, in Japanese laminated steel (San Mai) with V-Toku2 (carbonaceous) cutting edge at 62 / 63HRC and external SUS410 (stainless steel) scales
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 130mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 188g.
Sheath: in kydex black
Packaging: -
Notes: Each knife is unique and handcrafted - Wander Tactical certified

As in the ancient Japanese Samurai swords.

The rolled steel - imported into 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. In fact, as early as 1100 the expert Japanese blacksmiths combined different materials together to give the Katana swords incredible cutting capabilities combined with a resistance and flexibility previously unknown. It is thanks to this revolutionary construction technique that Samurai swords have been preserved to this day, becoming one of the most fascinating objects made by man. Following this tradition applied to modern metallurgy, today we are able to have technologically advanced steels already tested and used in cutlery also by famous brands such as Fallkniven, Cold Steel, Mcusta, Kai, Sog, Zwilling, Rockstead, etc.

Characteristics of San Mai steel: These are different types of metals bonded together to create a composite that encloses and intensifies the strengths of the metals individually taken:

- Longer tool life

thanks to the use of very high quality steels with high carbon content (VG10, CoS, Shiro) or sintered (SPG2), in the heart of the sheet (Core Steel), the blade, once hardened, achieves decidedly hardness and cutting performance higher than those achieved with the use of traditional steels.

- Greater resilience
built on the principle of Japanese swords, 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 side facing (Stainless Steel).

- Better corrosion resistance
the steel used for the external layers (Stainless Steel) guarantees the blade a high resistance to corrosion. The combination of the two or more materials used by Takefu Steel generates, on a galvanic level, a structure that improves corrosion resistance even on the wire.

- Easy processing even after heat treatment
although the steel normally becomes harder after hardening, the side steel used in multilayer processing does not lose its softness and allows easy processing, drilling or welding even after heat treatment. For an optimal performance of the blade, cryogenic treatment is recommended.

- Improvement of the aesthetic result
The knives made with 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.

For more information: collinisteel