Year 2024

Ka-Bar - 1217 - Full Set 1991 50th Pearl Harbour Anniversary Model 02-1241 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Like new, never taken out of its box. 
* Commercially available: Discontinued, 1991 model
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: /
* Marks on handle: /
* Box: Present, original, with “50th Anniversary Pearl Harbor” logos.
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present, complete set.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

This Ka-Bar 1217, made in 1991, is a commemorative knife designed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This surprise attack, conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy, aimed to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prevent a rapid response to Japanese expansion. The raid claimed the lives of about 2,400 people, including military personnel and civilians, and led the United States to enter World War II, declaring war on Japan the following day.

The Ka-Bar 1217, with its high-carbon steel blade and leather ring handle, has the same design as the legendary Ka-Bar knife used by U.S. soldiers during the conflict. The blade is engraved with the 50th anniversary logo and a symbolic image of Pearl Harbor, making the knife a collector's item and a tribute to the historical memory of the event. The Ka-Bar 1217 is not just a tool but a mark of honor and respect for the victims of the attack and the heroes who contributed to the victory of the United States during World War II.

Unlike the standard models, here we have engraving from the right side of the blade, hand-molded leather washers with an aged look, and even the scabbard is made like the 1940s models, with darker leather and steel staple points in addition to the traditional contrasting cream-colored stitching.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Blade: 1095 56/58HRC carbon steel
Handle: hand-molded leather rings with aged appearance
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: set back - 1cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: leather, with contrasting stitching and steel staple points
Notes: very rare 1991 commemorative edition for the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Wood, simplicity, effectiveness: Opinel has tapped into its roots and expertise to create the Parallèle kitchen knife range. The beechwood handle, robust and soft in the palm of the hand, with simple and softened lines, ensures a comfortable grip and an inimitable touch. The blade profiles have been designed to optimize movement and ensure a perfect cut suitable for any type of food.

Materials:

Blade: Made from full-tang stainless steel, with a hardness of 55-57 HRC. The steel used provides high resistance to corrosion and excellent mechanical performance. The smooth blade has an excellent edge, easily re-sharpenable, maintaining its effectiveness even after use with hard materials like ceramics.

Handle: Beech is the most commonly used wood for Opinel handles. Sourced from French plantations, it is hard, durable, and easy to work with. With a homogeneous appearance, its light color ranges from yellow to pinkish. It is recognizable by the presence of numerous dark streaks. The handle is varnished to be effectively protected from dirt and moisture.

Technical Specifications:

Recommended use: For filleting fish and making fine cuts. With its 18cm blade, it will be useful every day. A perfect tool for filleting fish or making precise, evenly sized slices.

Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Maintenance: Hand washing is recommended to preserve the quality of the wood and blade. Stainless steel offers low maintenance, but it is preferable to avoid prolonged contact with aggressive environments (acids, saltwater, detergents).

KAI presents the new Shun Classic Red DM-0717RD as a highlight. The exclusive Wide Santoku combines the proven qualities of the Shun Classic series with a new and elegant red grain pakkawood handle in a limited edition. The knife is limited to only 3,000 pieces worldwide. The serial number engraved on the bolster makes each knife unique and desirable as a collector's item.

The extremely sharp blade is made of an extremely hard VG-MAX steel core with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC and is coated with 32 layers of Damascus steel. This combination ensures an extremely stable, hard, and yet flexible blade, ideal for a clean and precise cut. The blade is ground on both sides and is particularly lightweight, making it easier to use in the kitchen.

As with the regular knives of the Shun Classic series, the special red grain handle of the Shun Classic Red is made of pakkawood. The treatment with selected resins makes it extremely soft, elastic, durable, and moisture-resistant. Thanks to the traditional Japanese "chestnut" shape of the handle, the Wide Santoku fits comfortably in the hand during cutting and offers a firm grip.

Recommended use: cutting and preparing vegetables - trimming and initial processing of fish

Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel 
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 238g.
Maintenance: hand wash only / NOT dishwasher safe
Notes: Limited edition and numbered with only 3,000 pieces worldwide

The Maserin Gladio Alato was designed to equip the personnel of the 66th Trieste Airborne Infantry Regiment, the only airborne infantry unit in the entire Armed Force, with a dagger that reflects the spirit, symbolism and specific needs of the unit.

To develop the Winged Gladio, the Maniago-based company collaborated with the Centro Formazione Aeromobile (CFA), affiliated with the Trieste Regiment. The blade has a design reminiscent of the classic Gladio, while the handle, typical of military tactical daggers, features a texture that provides an excellent grip.

Given the tactical context in which the unit operates, the dagger has been equipped with additional features for emergencies: there is a slot glass breaker and two holes on the guard that allow the knife to be attached to a pole or other supports.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: single edge, full tang in N690Co steel at 59HRC
Blade treatment: DLC
Handle: G10
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 312mm.
Weight: 234g.
Sheath: made of kydex, belt-mounted, compatible with MOLLE attachments
Packaging: cardboard box with Maserin logos
Notes: Designed to equip the personnel of the 66th Airborne Infantry Regiment Trieste, the only airborne infantry unit in the entire Italian Armed Force.

Recommended Use: Stiff, smooth and sharp blade knife with two points for cutting and serving cheese.

Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: surgical stainless steel with a hardness of 54-56 HRC
Handle: made of sterilizable anti-corrosion polymer, with Biomaster antibacterial additive
Blade length: 180mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Packaging: cardboard blade cover with Sanelli logos
Weight: 139g.

THE BLADES.
The convex shape of the blade provides effective support when considerable effort is required by the user and is also characterized by: high hardness (54-56 HRC), good flexibility, high shearing power, long wire life, wire shape particularly designed for professional use, excellent ease of resharpening.

HANDLES.
Exclusive ergonomic design of the handle resulting from special studies carried out at qualified University Institutes (research unit called EPM: Ergonomics of Posture and Movement at the Polytechnic University of Milan) and validated by computerized experimental tests.

ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION
Sanelli and Biomaster have developed permanent antibacterial protection for the handles of Premana line knives through the use of silver ions.

The core of Kaname blades is made of an extremely durable VGXeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC, rolled in two layers of stainless steel. The special manufacturing method ensures an incredibly thin cutting edge that reduces friction during use. This results in excellent and durable sharpness, promoting filigree, smooth and precise cuts.

To best design the handle, we combined the experiences of professionals and consumers. The result is a black-grained pakkawood handle that creates a seamless transition from the handle to the tang. The octagonal, ergonomic shape of the handle provides good control while cutting, while the knife rests securely and comfortably in the hand.

Blade: VGXeos rolled stainless steel with a hardness of 60/62±1 HRC
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: pakkawood
Blade length: 195mm.
Handle length: 130mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 160g.
Care and maintenance: hand wash only - keep sharp with a fine-grained sharpening steel or sharpening stone of at least grit #3000

The Fox FX-654 CR Billao fixed-blade knife represents a contemporary reinterpretation of an iconic historical creation, a tribute to the famous "Billato" model employed by Italian Africa Police (PAI) personnel between the 1930s and 1940s. Fox Knives has put considerable effort into designing and making the Billao knife, keeping the original appeal of the design intact while at the same time taking advantage of the latest discoveries in materials science and current manufacturing technologies to improve its strength, quality and durability.

Intended Use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Italy
Blade: full tang in N690Co 58/60HRC stainless steel - single edge
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Buffalo horn
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Weight: 355g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: cardboard display case with knife presentation and historical notes
Notes: commemorative reproduction of the "Billato" model, used by personnel of the Police of Italian Africa (PAI) between the 1930s and 1940s.

Recommended Use: Stiff blade knife ideal for butchering and processing raw meat

Country of Production: Italy
Blade: surgical stainless steel with hardness of 54-56 HRC
Handle: made of sterilizable anti-corrosion polymer, with Biomaster antibacterial additive
Blade length: 180mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Packaging: cardboard blade cover with Sanelli logos.
Weight: 152g.

THE BLADES.
The convex shape of the blade ensures effective support when considerable effort is required by the user and is also characterized by: high hardness (54-56 HRC), good flexibility, high shearing power, long wire life, wire shape particularly designed for professional use, excellent ease of resharpening.

HANDLES.
Exclusive ergonomic design of the handle resulting from special studies carried out at qualified University Institutes (research unit called EPM: Ergonomics of Posture and Movement at the Polytechnic University of Milan) and validated by computerized experimental tests.

ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION
Sanelli and Biomaster have developed permanent antibacterial protection for the handles of Premana line knives through the use of silver ions.