Hunting Knives: reliability and durability in the wild

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2009.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: Given by forging.
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Torc craftsman's knives take their cue from the knives of yesteryear, of clear peasant and rural tradition. Each knife is made entirely by hand from natural materials expertly combined; the finishes are extremely careful and each model is a unique piece.

Intended use: hunting/collecting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: handcrafted stainless steel, forged (alloy not stated)
Blade finish: polished and slightly satin-finished, with forging marks
Handle: European Deer and Rosewood
Blade length: 108mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Weight: 178g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, leather
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased 
* Condition: Very good condition
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: -
* Scabbard: original, leather, in excellent condition.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

Designed specifically for the seven Mercury Program astronauts, the Model 17 accompanied these pioneers on the United States' first manned space flights. Astronaut Gordon Cooper contributed to the final design of this knife, making it not only a survival tool, but also a piece of history. Two examples of this knife, rich in historical value, are currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution.

Intended use: utility/military

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 440B stainless steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: micarta, brass and duralumin
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 256mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 252g.
Sheath: Black Leather
Notes: previously purchased knife, withdrawn from private collection

KNIFE TAKEN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available: Unique specimen
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: two handmade leather and kydex
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Yes
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory
 
Neanderth.Art is the project of cutler Dario Trifelli always looking for original and functional designs.

Intended use: hunting / collection
 
Type of production: artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: Becut steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: G10
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 219g - 316g including leather sheath - 280g including kydex sheath
Sheath: two handmade leather and kydex
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In excellent condition
* Available on the market: unique specimen
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Packaging: /
* Sheath: handcrafted, hand-sewn leather
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: Yes
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Renato Cassol, expert hunter and well-known knife maker from the province of Biella, is famous for his handcrafted knives. Using fine materials and traditional techniques, Cassol creates knives appreciated for their quality, aesthetics and functionality, embodying the tradition of Italian cutlery.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: D2 steel 60-62 Hrc

Blade finish: mirror
Handle: walnut root and ebony with alpaca guard
Blade length: 78mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Weight: 83g
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-sewn leather
Packaging: /
Notes: knife previously purchased, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Used for hunting and resharpened, with some small marks given by previous sharpening.
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2010.
* Sharpening: Re-sharpened, can be improved.
* Marks on blade: Small marks from previous regrinding.
* Marks on handle: Small marks from previous regrinding.
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, in good condition, with some minor signs of wear and tear.
* 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: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: integral, 440C stainless steel, entirely hand and file machined
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: 440C stainless steel
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Weight: 107g.
Sheath: leather, handcrafted, hand-stitched
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased and used knife from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available: unique specimen
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: A few small marks on the nickel silver guard.
* Packaging: /
* Scabbard: handcrafted, crocodile leather, hand-stitched.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: / /
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Renato Cassol, an expert hunter and well-known cutler in the province of Biella, is famous for his handcrafted knives. Using fine materials and traditional techniques, Cassol creates knives valued for quality, aesthetics and functionality, embodying the tradition of Italian cutlery making.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: artisan
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless damasteel steel 59/60 HRC
Blade finish: /
Handle: Warthog tooth and amboine burl, with nickel silver guard
Blade length: 98mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Weight: 109g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, in fine Crocodile leather
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife, from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available unique specimen from 2009.
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: /
* 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.

FRANCO VERNAZZA is a hobbyist knifemaker registered with A.C.H.I. (Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani) and this creation of his is loosely inspired by Robert "Bob" Loveless' Bad Bob's Knife, his personal knife. Loveless' original was used during his time in Lawndale and is a unique piece of great historical importance. For that very reason it is so famous and published in tittie texts devoted to vintage custom cutlery.

Intended use: hunting/collecting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: European stag with escutcheon
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Weight: 175g.
Sheath: handcrafted, hand-stitched, double-layer leather with quick belt attachment
Packaging: /
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available No
* Sharpening: Original
* Marks on blade: NO
* Markings on handle: NO
* Packaging: NO
* Sheath: In leather, handcrafted
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: YES
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Knife handcrafted by Master C.IC. (Italian Corporation of Cutlers) Livio Montagna.

Type of production: artisanal
Country of production: Italy
Blade: M390 steel at 60/61 HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: in stabilized beech wood
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Weight: 185g.
Sheath: handmade, in leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: NO
Note: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available On commission
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A couple of imperceptible marks on the satin finish, presumably from being inserted in the scabbard
* Marks on handle: No.
* Packaging: Zip pouch, original
* 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: Italy
Blade: stainless steel ATS-34 60HRC
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer Sambar with stainless steel 416 guard
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Weight: 80g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical belt carry
Packaging: zippered case and certificate of authenticity and guarantee from the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai
Notes: Designed and made entirely by hand in Italy by Master CIC Roberto Bernini, specimen dated November 2010 - Previously purchased, from private collection

Knife withdrawn from private collection presumably dating back to the first half of the 1980s - overall in good condition - knife still has factory sharpening, but now ineffective - has a couple of small scratches on the blade and a few small marks on the guard - comes with Randall handcrafted leather sheath in excellent condition - Checked and certified by our in-house lab. 

Randall's Model 11 was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, noted Alaskan guide. An otima blade for skinning big game, it features a serrated top of the blade to facilitate thumb placement and prevent thumb slippage.

Intended use: hunting/collecting

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: O-1 carbon steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: deer antler, with brass guard
Blade length: 855mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 165g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, overall in good condition

Knife withdrawn from a private collection. Condition like new, production dating back to between 1996 and 2005, supplied with Randall artisan leather sheath. Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: artisanal
Production Lama: america
Blade: 440A stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: -
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 165mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 89g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note:

Each Randall model has been thoroughly tested in the field and has been shown to be properly modeled and designed for its particular use. Randall knives are 100% handmade and no two are exactly alike. The demand is so great for all models that it typically takes a few years to get the model ordered directly from Randall.

"Bo" Randall passed away on December 25, 1989 at his home. Bo and his son Gary have run the business side by side for over twenty five years. Gary continues the tradition of handcrafted knives that carry the Randall Made brand along with his children, Jason and Michael.

Knife withdrawn from a private collection. Condition like new, production dating back to 2005 supplied with Randall artisan leather sheath. Checked and certified by our internal laboratory.

Randall's Model 11 features a serrated top blade for thumb placement. From a leather handle of about 11 cm equipped with a duralumin bottom. The drop-point blade was designed in 1952 by Tommy Thompson, a well-known Alaska guide. Excellent blade for skinning large game.

Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: artisanal
Production Lama: america
Blade: stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: leather and brass discs
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 225mm.
Balance: set back, at 2cm.
Weight: 163g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note: