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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.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

The Flipper version of the famous TDI Ka-Bar knife is perfect for everyday use. The stainless steel blade with Spear Point profile opens easily with the Flipper system or through the slot on the blade. The sturdy Crossbar lock, accessible from both sides, ensures stability and safety during use.

The fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle makes it lightweight and durable. The ergonomic, knurled design ensures a comfortable and secure grip even with prolonged use. The clip is removable and can be easily moved to the other side, allowing the knife to be clipped to any pocket.

Intended use: tactical/EDC

Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8 57/59HRC
Blade finish: powder coating
Handle: GFN
Blade length: 72mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Weight: 96g.
Locking system: CrossBar Lock (Axis Modified)
Clip: removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: clear plastic and cardboard box with Ka-Bar logos

GLOBAL Japanese knives are the favourite of chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design.

The main features of the GLOBAL knives are:
- Lightness: GLOBAL was the first company in the world to make a knife from steel, hollow in the handle. This feature reduces the weight of the knife by 30%.
- Ease of handling: Thanks to the lightness and anatomical shape of the handle, GLOBAL knives lend themselves to continuous and prolonged use, reducing user fatigue to a minimum.
- Blade hold: GLOBAL knives are manufactured using the best steels and the most modern processing techniques. A high percentage of Molybdenum/Vanadium is present in the blades, thanks to which the hardness of the steel reaches 56/58 Rockwell, thus increasing the life of the edge.
- Robustness: as GLOBAL knives are made entirely of steel (both handle and blade) they are practically indestructible.
- Elegance
Awards won by GLOBAL knives:

1990 - Japanese Good Design by MITI
1991 - Selected for International Design Year Book
1992 - Selected as Best Cooks' Knife in Benelux
1995 - Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1996 - Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in GermanyJapanese GLOBAL knives are preferred by chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design.

This set was made in Japan to the highest standards to celebrate the brand's 40 years of quality.
The blades are made of Cromova 18 stainless steel, known for its extraordinary sharpness and strength.
Each knife features a hollow handle that ensures perfect balance and a convex cutting edge sharpened to 15 degrees, guaranteeing precision and ease of cutting. 
This limited edition set is a tribute to Global's long history of success, with an elegant design that has stood the test of time.

The set includes:

- one 18 cm G4 oriental chef's knife
- an 11 cm oriental chef's knife GS58
- a 15 cm GS110 kiritsuke knife

Country of manufacture: Japan

Blade: Surgical steel 56-58 HRC

Packaging: Cardboard box

GLOBAL Japanese knives are the favourite of chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design.

The main features of the GLOBAL knives are:
- Lightness: GLOBAL was the first company in the world to make a knife from steel, hollow in the handle. This feature reduces the weight of the knife by 30%.
- Ease of handling: Thanks to the lightness and anatomical shape of the handle, GLOBAL knives lend themselves to continuous and prolonged use, reducing user fatigue to a minimum.
- Blade hold: GLOBAL knives are manufactured using the best steels and the most modern processing techniques. A high percentage of Molybdenum/Vanadium is present in the blades, thanks to which the hardness of the steel reaches 56/58 Rockwell, thus increasing the life of the edge.
- Robustness: as GLOBAL knives are made entirely of steel (both handle and blade) they are practically indestructible.
- Elegance
Awards won by GLOBAL knives:

1990 - Japanese Good Design by MITI
1991 - Selected for International Design Year Book
1992 - Selected as Best Cooks' Knife in Benelux
1995 - Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1996 - Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in GermanyJapanese GLOBAL knives are preferred by chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design.

The Kiritsuke is a versatile knife, ideal for working with fish in all its stages: from gutting, cutting and filleting to preparing precise portions such as fillets or sashimi. 

Recommended use: Fish knife.

Country of manufacture: Japan

Blade: Surgical steel 56-58 HRC

Blade length: 15cm.

Total length: 28cm.

Packaging: Cardboard box

The Global 1985-2025 40th anniversary knife block is an elegant and functional knife block designed to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary. 
This high quality accessory can hold up to 9 knives plus a scissor or sharpener, keeping kitchen essentials tidy and safe.
Made entirely of stainless steel, it guarantees durability and strength, with a minimalist and modern design that fits perfectly in both professional and home kitchens. 
The non-slip silicone base ensures stability even on slippery surfaces, and its large ship shape adds a distinctive and eye-catching touch.

Capacity: 10 (9 knives + scissors/scissors)

Blade length: up to 24 cm

Dimensions: 25.5 x 27 cm

An exclusive and celebratory piece for those who love quality and elegance in the kitchen.

The Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife is an essential tool for any chef or food enthusiast. Made in Germany with over 200 years of experience in the industry, this knife stands out for its excellent craftsmanship and precision in cutting. The 16 cm long blade is made of high-quality carbon stainless steel, forged from a single piece of steel, ensuring strength, durability and resistance to corrosion.

The blade design allows for easy execution of a wide range of operations, such as chopping, slicing and mincing all types of ingredients, from vegetables to meat. The precision-ground blade is designed to maintain a flawless edge and can be easily resharpened thanks to its hardened steel profile.

The ergonomic, triple-riveted handle is made of durable synthetic material and ensures a secure and comfortable grip during prolonged use. The perfect balance between the blade and the handle makes the knife extremely easy to handle, reducing hand fatigue.

Ideal for both professionals and home chefs, the Wüsthof Classic chef's knife is an excellent choice for those seeking quality, precision and reliability in the kitchen.

Forged series
- Blade 16 cm
- Total length 29 cm

The Handles: made of synthetic material and joined with a triple riveting ensure a perfect hold, excellent stability and are dishwasher safe.
The Blades: are obtained using the best steels and combining the most qualified elements (15% chromium - 0.5% carbon - molybdenum - vanadium).
The production of a WUSTHOF forged knife involves approximately 40 processing cycles.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance prolongs the life of the knife, makes work easier and safer and reduces edge wear. Some tips:

- Be careful not to knock knives into other objects when placed in the dishwasher; this could damage the blades.

- Knives guaranteed for dishwashers that are not immediately washed in the machine should be rinsed under the tap to remove highly corrosive food residues (fats, vinegar, fruit juices).

- If the knives no longer cut perfectly, make sure to have them rectified or sharpened by professionals in the sector.

The WUSTHOF knives sold by us are personally checked and further sharpened, in order to guarantee you the certainty of an excellent purchase.

All Wusthof products sold by us are indelibly screen-printed with the Coltelleria Collini logo (as shown in the image). This marking guarantees the buyer certainty of quality, traceability, warranty over the years and future privileged assistance on the product purchased from Coltelleria Collini.

GLOBAL's Japanese knives are favored by Chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design .

The main features of GLOBAL knives, are:
- Lightness: GLOBAL was the first company in the world to make a knife from steel hollow in the handle. This feature, allows to reduce the weight of the knife by 30%.
- Ease of handling: thanks to the light weight and anatomical shape of the handle, GLOBAL knives lend themselves to continuous and prolonged periods of use, minimizing user fatigue.
- Edge hold: GLOBAL knives are made using the best steels and the latest processing techniques. A high percentage of Molybdenum/Vanadium is present in the blades, thanks to which the hardness of the steel reaches 56/58 Rockwell hardness, consequently increasing the durability of the edge.
- Robustness: since GLOBAL knives are made entirely of steel (both handle and blade) they are practically indestructible.
- Elegance.
Recognitions acquired by GLOBAL knives:

1990 - Japanese Good Design by MITI
1991 - Selected for International Design Year Book
1992 - Selected as Best Cooks' Knife in Benelux
1995 - Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1996 - Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in GermanyJapanese GLOBAL knives are a favorite of Chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design .

This set combines the G3 narrow carving knife and G13 curved carving fork in one package.

G-03 raw/roasted meat knife

Blade: 21 cm, Cromova 18 sanso steel (carbon, molybdenum, vanadium)

Features: Sharp, lightweight, easy to handle, ideal for precise cuts.

G-13 Carving Fork

Length: 31 cm

Features: Curved tines with spear-shaped tips to lock meat in place, ensuring maneuverability and stability.

Wusthof Classic Series - 6 Piece Beech Knife Block - highest quality forged knives with black polymer handles: Vegetable knife 4066 10cm. Salami knife 4110 14cm. Bread knife 4149 20cm. Paring knife 4465 23cm Chef's knife 4582 20cm. Kitchen scissor 5558 Black synthetic chopping board made of TPU 7298 38 x 25 cm. A modern chopping board with the necessary flexibility thanks to its material. It prevents you from cutting the chopping board, and allows you to easily slice meat and vegetables and then pour them into the pan without spillage. A very practical solution! Thanks to our in-house sharpening workshop, we guarantee a sharp edge to all knives.

GLOBAL Japanese knives are the favourite of chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.

The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife a new and revolutionary design.

The main features of GLOBAL knives are:

Lightness: GLOBAL was the first company in the world to create a knife with a hollow steel handle. This feature reduces the weight of the knife by 30%.

Ease of handling: Thanks to their light weight and the anatomical shape of the handle, GLOBAL knives are suitable for continuous and prolonged use, reducing user fatigue to a minimum.

Blade strength: GLOBAL knives are made of the best steels and the most modern manufacturing techniques. In the blades there is a high percentage of Molybdenum/Vanadium thanks to which the hardness of the steel reaches 56/58 Rockwell, thus increasing the life of the edge.

Robustness: As GLOBAL knives are made completely of steel (handle and blade) they are practically indestructible.

Elegance

1990 - Japanese Good Design by MITI
1991 - Selected for International Design Year Book
1992 - Selected as Best Cooks' Knife in Benelux
1995 - Selected as Best Knife by WHICH Magazine in the UK
1996 - Selected as Sharpest Knife by A LA CARTE Magazine in GermanyJapanese GLOBAL knives are a favorite of Chefs in the world's most prestigious hotels and restaurants.
The first GLOBAL knife was designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada, who gave the knife he created a revolutionary new design .

Recommended use: Fish knife.

Country of manufacture: Japan

Blade: Surgical steel 56-58 HRC

Blade length: 24cm.

Total length: 37cm.

Packaging: Cardboard box

The Wüsthof bread knife with double serration blade is the perfect tool for precisely cutting crusty bread, baguettes, pastries and rolls without crushing the soft texture of the food. With a 23 cm blade, this knife offers superior performance, thanks to its unique double serration design, which allows for clean cuts with less effort than traditional knives with a single serration.

Forged from a single piece of high-quality stainless steel, the Wüsthof knife guarantees strength and longevity, maintaining its sharpness over time. The double serration creates a smooth and precise cut, without tearing or shattering, even on crusty or particularly hard surfaces.

The ergonomic handle, fixed with a triple rivet, is made of resistant synthetic material and ensures a secure and comfortable grip, even during prolonged use. The perfect balance between the blade and the handle allows for optimal control when cutting, reducing hand fatigue.

This knife is ideal not only for bread, but also for thick-skinned fruit and vegetables, such as melons or pumpkins, thanks to the versatile and resistant blade.

Forged series
- Blade: 23 cm

- Total length: 35 cm

The Handles: made of synthetic material and joined with a triple riveting ensure a perfect hold, excellent stability and are dishwasher safe.
The Blades: are obtained using the best steels and combining the most qualified elements (15% chromium - 0.5% carbon - molybdenum - vanadium).
The production of a WUSTHOF forged knife involves approximately 40 processing cycles.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance prolongs the life of the knife, makes work easier and safer and reduces edge wear. Some tips:

- Be careful that knives placed in the dishwasher do not hit other objects; the blades could be damaged.

- Knives guaranteed for dishwashers that are not immediately washed in the machine should be rinsed under the tap to remove highly corrosive food residues (fats, vinegar, fruit juices).

- If the knives no longer cut perfectly, make sure to have them rectified or sharpened by professionals in the sector.

The WUSTHOF knives sold by us are personally checked and further sharpened, in order to guarantee you the certainty of an excellent purchase.

A multipurpose knife for the kitchen, from cutting vegetables to cutting meat, with the ability to split small bones using the lower part of the blade, where the edge is more robust.

Forged series
- 32 cm blade

The handles: made of synthetic material and joined with a triple riveting ensure a perfect hold, excellent stability and are dishwasher safe.
The blades: are obtained using the best steels and combining the most qualified elements (15% chromium - 0.5% carbon - molybdenum - vanadium).
The production of a WUSTHOF forged knife involves approximately 40 processing cycles.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance prolongs the life of the knife, makes work easier and safer and reduces edge wear. Some tips:

- Be careful that knives placed in the dishwasher do not hit other objects; the blades could be damaged.

- Knives guaranteed for dishwashers that are not immediately washed in the machine should be rinsed under the tap to remove highly corrosive food residues (fats, vinegar, fruit juices).

- If the knives no longer cut perfectly, make sure to have them rectified or sharpened by professionals in the sector.

The WUSTHOF knives sold by us are personally checked and further sharpened, in order to guarantee you the certainty of an excellent purchase.

All Wusthof products sold by us are indelibly screen-printed with the Coltelleria Collini logo (as shown in the image). This marking guarantees the buyer certainty of quality, traceability, warranty over the years and future privileged assistance on the product purchased from Coltelleria Collini.