Hunting Knives: reliability and durability in the wild

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.

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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

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

Intended use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: full tang in 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: USA
Handle: kryton
Blade length: 65mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 197mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 100g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note: late 90s production "

Intended use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: full tang in 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: China
Handle: rubber
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 235mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 160g.
Closing: -
Note: -
Sheath: cordura

Intended use: sports

Type of production: industrial
Blade: full tang in 440 stainless steel
Blade treatment: -
Lama production: Use
Handle: kryton
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 200mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 76g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Note: late 90s production "

Knives handicraft made by the craftsman Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava. These knives are a perfect combination between tradition and quality construction.

Intended Use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: Hand
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metals
Production Country: Finland
Handle: birch burl with brass bolsters
Blade length: 78mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Balancing: Defensive 2cm from the guard branch
Weight: 84g.
Sheath: leather with plastic insert
Notes: -

Intended use: hunting / collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm.
Overall length: 231mm.
Closed Length: 140mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition

Intended use: hunting / collection

Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 180mm.
Closed Length: 107mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 66g.
Sheath: nylon and leather
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition

Intended use: hunting / sport

Type of production Semi-Industrial
Blade: SRS-15 semi-carbon steel 63 / 64HRC
Country of production: Seki City - Japan
Handle: micarta brown with loop guard and brass rivets
Blade length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 378mm.
Weight: 464g.
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: cardboard box with G. Sakai logos
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, brand new, mint conditions

Ahti Finland - Kaira 72 - knife

Knives handicraft made by the craftsman Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended Use: Hunting / Sports

Type of production: crafts
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metals
Production Lama: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolster
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Balancing: backlog 2cm from the branch guard
Weight: 120g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Cutlery Collini is distributor for Italy knives Ahti

Ahti Finland - Finnman 95-14401 - knife

Knife made in the Finnish city Kauhava.

Intended Use: Hunting / Sports / Fishing

Type of production: Industrial
Blade: steel stainless steel X55
Production Lama: Finland
Handle: plastic
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm.
Overall length: 205mm.
Balancing: 2 cm back from the branch guard
Weight: 76g.
Sheath: Plastic
Notes: Cutlery Collini is distributor for Italy knives Ahti

Finland Ahti - Tikka 62 - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch
Blade length: 63mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 170mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 50g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Metsa 95 - Knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 205mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 88g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Field Dressing 80 - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 77mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 190mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 88g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Vaara - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 210mm.
Balancing: 2.5 cm back from the guard
Weight: 94g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Leuku 180 - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 300mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 215g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Leuku 145 - knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 145mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 264mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 192g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives

Finland Ahti - Leuku 90 - Knife

Handmade knives made by the artisan Reino Kamppila in the Finnish city Kauhava.
These knives are a perfect combination of tradition and quality construction.

Intended use: Hunting / Sporting

Type of production: craft
Blade: carbon steel 59HRC by Laurin Metalli
Production Blade: Finland
Handle: Birch with brass bolsters
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 210mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 170g.
Sheath: Leather with plastic insert
Notes: Collini Cutlery is the distributor for Italy of Ahti knives