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INTERNATIONAL KNIVES REVIEW

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In the Italian City of Cutlery, Maniago, DUE CIGNI (Two Swans) has been producing with passion kitchen scissors and knives of high quality for over a century. First choice steel, innovative design and the maximum attention to the details assure that DUE CIGNI products do not get passed over, not even by the most demanding of users. Last generation Machinery, qualified and experienced personnel are the elements on which the DUE CIGNI brand is based on. DUE CIGNI offers everything that is needed for those who love cooking, always satisfying requirement, whether it be of design, quality or variety. DUE CIGNI knives and scissors are instruments ideal for professionals in food services and of gastronomy that need a perfect cut without effort and long lasting… for over one hundred year.

Nell’antica Città delle Coltellerie di Maniago, la DUE CIGNI da oltre un secolo produce con passione forbici e coltelli da cucina di altissima qualità. Acciai speciali di primissima scelta, design innovativo e la cura dei minimi dettagli fanno sì che i prodotti DUE CIGNI non passano indifferenti nemmeno all’utente più esigente.

Macchinari di ultima generazione, personale qualificato e rinnovamento sono gli elementi su cui si fonda la base solida del successo del marchio DUE CIGNI. DUE CIGNI offre tutto ciò che serve a chi ama cucinare, soddisfando da sempre, ogni esigenza sotto il profilo del design, della classe e della varietà.

I Coltelli e le forbici DUE CIGNI sono strumenti ideali anche per gli utenti professionali del settore alimentare e della gastronomia che necessitano di un taglio perfetto, senza sforzo che dura nel tempo..da oltre cent’anni.

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Il modello Dan, risponde a una precisa esigenza contemporanea: avere con sé un coltello adatto alla vita quotidiana, che non possa essere ritenuto offensivo. Per questo è facilmente apribile con una mano, ma privo di blocco.

Disegnato da Tommaso Rumici, è il nostro primo chiudibile sportivo equipaggiato con meccanica Action Stopper®, ormai collaudatissima a distanza di anni dal debutto. Il sistema è quindi analogo a quello impiegato sul Britola e sulla serie Regionali: oppone la giusta resistenza per essere sicuro nell’impiego generico, come i multiuso svizzeri, ma è totalmente inadatto all’uso violento.

Il nome, che nasconde l’acronimo “Daily assorted needs” a suggerire la grande versatilità di questo piccolo chiudibile, è seguito da un numero che identifica il tipo di tagliente.

The Dan model, answers to a specific contemporary need: to carry a knife, suitable for everyday life, not considered offensive. To this can be easily opened with one hand, but comes out without a locking system.

Designed by Tommaso Rumici, it is our first sports folder equipped with mechanical Action Stopper®, now thoroughly tested after many years after its debut. The system is similar to that used on Britola and Regional series: opposing the right resistance to be safe in generic uses, such as multi-purpose Swiss, but definitely unsuitable for violent uses.

The name is followed by a number that identifies the blade shape and hides the acronym “Daily Assorted Needs” that suggests the great versatility of this small folder.

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The new models Fox Sputnik have been designed with the Russian market in mind, but actually they very interesting also for enthusiasts of other countries. Gritty and with a tactical look, once in hand, they feel very comfortable and make you want to use them. The supplied sheath egregiously completes the package

1- The Sputnik 13 is the longer of the series, and it fits the role of fighter-utility for military purposes properly. It may be too long for outdoor

hough the name carried refers t o t h e f i r s t a r t i f i c i a l s at e l l i t e that orbits Earth, the Sputnik by Fox was not designed fro the space.

In Russian, the word “Sputnik” means “fellow traveler”, and that's exactly the intent of these blades - created through the collaboration of a Russian wholesaler Memotek - whether they are at the side of a military person or an hiker.

A comfortable handle The Sputnik series is immediately recognizable by its black Tpr handle, with an unseen design which clearly differs from the previous molded handles

by Fox. It's hidden tang, secured by a pin that is quite difficult to take apart unless you carry the right keys - and by a screwed-in back pommel. Why such a double securing? To offer a convenient replacement of the glass-crusher, which is supplied in two version with different weight (8 and 30 grams) together with a dedicated key. We got quite curious about the big difference in weight and color and we decided to put a magnet n e a r b o t h e l e m e n t s . T h e re s u l t w a s that the pointy one is made of steel tempered 420 - whereas the other is in aluminum: a very sensible solution that adds weight only when robustness is in order. Between the two, only the steel one holds a lanyard hole. To describe the shape of this new handle we just need one adjective: comfortable. Though it characterized by a very lively aspect due to the various grooves, it clearly shows that a lot of reasoning to reach the perfect grip is behind the design.

To enhance the grip there is also a nice coarse superficial coating.

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The series Th e s e r i e s o f f e r s f ive m o d e l s , a l l ver y intertwined among themselves, cl e a r ly d e r iv i n g f r o m t h e s a m e original design that has been d e cl i n e d t o r e s p o n d t o d i f f e r e n t needs. 10, 11 and 13 models are mainly distinguishable for the length of the blade, respectively of twelve, fourteen and fifteen centimeters.

The Sputnik 5 is long as the 11, but it spor ts on the spine a hollow ser rated area and a shar p hook at the beginning of the cutting edge.

Finally, the Sputnik 7 is oriented to scuba uses, and hosts a shackle key in the second half of the blade, where the bevel decreases in height to make more robust the area that sports the indent.

3- A comparison of the blades of the two knives presented in this article. Even if the difference amounts to just 1.5 cm, in hand it feels like it’s much more Small modifications deriving from the serrated area aside, on the 5 we can clearly notice how the original design is similar

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2- The Sputnik 5 is more compact compared to the 13, thus more appropriate for the outdoor when also matched with an hatchet. The length is the same of the 11 model, but it also sports on the spine a hollow serrated area which confers a more aggressive trait and may turn useful in bushcrafting

We cannot skip talking about the guards as we talked about the handle. They are asymmetrical and located in the area between the handle and the blade. The upper one is knurled to suppor t the thumb and for ward inclined hosting a groove that we believe it acts as a wire bender; the other is plain and slightly backward bent, to avoid the forwarding

of the index, and it holds a hole that can be useful to create a D-guard with some paracord.

Both guards are rounded and less thicker in respect to the blade, which unfor tunately make them less comfortable. In truth, this is no aesthetic trick, instead its a needed trait to abide the Russian legislations in these matters.

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It also carr y a spine serration and a s h a r p h o o k , bu t t h i s t i m e i s o n the the spine, near the tip.

For all blades, Fox used the Bรถhler N690Co, tempered to 58-60 Hrc, and w i t h a m a t t e b l a ck c o a t i n g , t h a t enhances the resistance to rust a n d l i m i t s t h e re f l e c t i o n s o n ly t o the sharp edges.

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4- Fox o f f e r s t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o c h o o s e between two endings: a pointy one, made of steel that acts a glass-crusher, and the other one in aluminum with no conic crusher and lanyard hole . Depending on t h e c h o i c e w e m a ke , t h e b a l a n c e w i l l change

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5- On the blade, aside the Fox logo, there is also the Russian wholesaler's one that has collaborated to the creation of this s e r i e s . N o t i c e t h e g u a rd s t h a t a re t h i n t o c o m p ly w i t h t h e R u s s i a n l e g i s l a t i o n , and the oval indent on the handle, where the coupling with the sheath takes place.

The Sputnik 5 is recognizable by its small sharp hook just before the cutting edge

q u i t e a l o t , bu t t h e a re s m a l l a n d take little space.

To r ep r e s e n t t h e s e r i e s , we h ave chosen the Sputnik 13, the longest, and instead of the 11 we have privileged the 5, ver y compact and versatile and with a spine serration.

We ' ve ex cl u d e d t h e 7 , t h at t e n d s to be more specialized and the 10, which differs from those presented for a shor ter blade.

Sputnik 13 The biggest of the family has a drop point and it's the only one with the so-called "fuller".

The function of such machining, aside improving the aesthetic, u n l o a d s a n d s t re n g h t e n s t h e a re a with no beveling, increasing the overall surface.

The theories on the fuller that describe it as a mean to let the blood flow or alternatively let the air flow in to cause an embolism are quite fantastic. The bevels are at one-third of the overall height and toward the tip.

Where the machining ends, they meet other flats with different inclination, making the blade captivating, leaving unaltered its quality.

Notwithstanding the length of the bl a d e, t h e p re s e n c e o f t h e b a ck g l a s s - c r u s h e r, s h i f t s t o t h e b a c k t h e b a r y c e n t e r, i n c r e a s i n g t h e maneuverability, and reducing the inertia that some outdoor tasks ask for.

There is also the possibility of c h a n g i n g t h e g l a s s - c r u s h e r, t h u s changing the balance: more control is offered by the heaviest of the two, more strength in the cutting blows with the lighter one.

Obviously the difference is not ex t re m e, bu t wh e n i n h a n d i t c a n be clearly felt.We are confident in stating that the fighter-utility model is the perfect choice for unifor med personnel who is usually attached to the offensive use of the knife, even if for the majority of the time it'll be used as a tool.

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interesting in scuba environments, but this model won't see such use, as there is already in the family a blade designed for that. Even the shar p hook at the beginning of the cutting edge shows its usefulness to cut nets and lanyards just by hooking and pulling them. For all of the above motivations, among all the models, we would choose the Sputnik 5 for

an outdoor use, maybe matching it to a bigger tool for heavier tasks.

A modular sheath It's difficult to wish for a more complete and modular sheath when we look at the one that is supplied with the Sputnik series.

The main case is rigid, a strong molded Frn, and is equipped with two different retention systems. The fir st is made of two elastic laminates that centrally retain

7-The sheath is very complete: a series of straps are secured around a FRN casing, allowing almost any kind on carry. In the packaging you will also find thigh straps with gray rubber wires to make them more stable

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6- The Sputnik 13 is the only one of the series that sports the so-called "fuller" on the blade.

Aside the aesthetic enhancement, the function of this detail is to unload the blade and making it more rigid

Sputnik 5 Th e S p u t n i k 5 h a s a bl a d e s i m i l a r to the one of its bigger brother, just slightly shor ter, but the difference between the two is important when put it into use.

First and foremost, the shorter blade s h i f t s eve n m o re b a ck wa rd s t h e weight, thus making this model less sensitive when you change the back

component, its main characteristic w i l l a lway s b e t h e c o n t ro l l ab i l i t y, which will be more or less evident.

Moreover, the spine serration, which is curved to better sink in the material to be cut, turn out to be very useful in bushcrafting when you need to create the necessar y notches to bound branches or logs together.

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8- The core of the sheath is made of a extremely robust Frn structure, that can be used without the synthetic components, still maintaining two other retention systems, one at the opening and the other at the half of the sheath

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the blade. The second one consists of the two rims at the opening that with their thickness interact with the two oval areas on the hand. Aside being perforated to quickly discharge water, the bottom can be easily removed to clean it under a faucet.

The polymer area can be used as standalone, by secur ing it via its numerous holes and loops. Usually, it's enveloped by a 1000 denier Nylon harness, that allows a belt-carr y, a coupling with MO.L.L.E. systems or a carry at the thigh using the equipped straps.

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Producer: Coltellerie Fox, Maniago, www.fkmdknives.com Models: Sputnik 5; Sputnik 13 Blade material: BĂśhler N690Co Handle material: Tpr Total length: 261 mm; 277 mm Blade length: 136 mm; 152 mm Blade thickness: 5.2 mm Weight: 224 g; 244 g Sheath: Frn and nylon

PROFESSIONAL AND KITCHEN KNIVES

AUSONIA NANUTTI BELTRAME S.P.A. Via Arba, 31 - 33085 Maniago (PN) Tel. + 39 0427-71251 Fax + 39 0427-700316 www.ausoniatools.com info@ausoniatools.com

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TWO STEELS INSTEAD OF ONE After the success of the Skar and of the Ti-Rock, Collini Cutlery in Busto Arsizio (Varese) has recently unveiled a new collaboration with Extrema Ratio. This time we are not talking about a new unseen model, but a forte of the Tuscan company that has been manifactured in limited quantities with one of the steels by Takefu Steel and imported by Collini Steel

by Tommaso Rumici

ď ą U p u n t i l n ow, the Extrema Ratio Shrapnel is one of the most interesting models of the Tuscan c o m p a ny, e s p e c i a l l y after having eliminated the upper quillon, that was present in the initial design. It was never been available in a satin finishing

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design, but nonetheless it will attract the attention of many enthusiasts. The new project is in fact the well-known

ď ľ For this limited edition, Collini decided to use one of the steels of the Japanese Takefu Steel, of which it is the Italian impor ter. It's a San Mai, where the inner layer is in CoS at 61 HRC, whereas the l a t e r a l l aye r s a re i n 420J2 at 56 HRC

and much-appreciated Shrapnel, one of the fixed with more success of the Tuscan company, that, for the occasion, has been produced with the San Mai laminated steel of the Japanese Takefu Steel. The material chosen for the blade is a two-steels sandwich: the inner layer is in CoS at 61,5 Hrc, whereas the two lateral plates are in 420J2 at 56 Hrc. The CoS has 1.1% of carbon and 16% of chromium, which ensure great cutting capabilities and oxidation-resistance. Moreover, in the alloy there are also tungsten, which i m p rove s t h e b e h av i o r d u r i n g t h e

thermal treatment, molybdenum , that enhances furthermore the resistance to corrosion, vanadium that is used to reduce the dimensions of the grain, and cobalt that increases the hardness while avoiding the decarburization.

The main characteristic of the 420J2 is the resistance to stain, which is t h e re a s o n why i t i s o f t e n u s e d i n m o d e l s t h at h ave t o b e d i s p l aye d .

Put into practice, it means that the cutting edge is made of an extremely strong material, with renown levels of mechanical perfor mance above 2 5 % i n c o m p a r i s o n t o t h e a l re a dy

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ď ´ The tang of sample nu m b e r 0 h a s b e e n dissected and went through the hardness testing: the inner layer measured 61,5 Hrc offering unbelievable c u t t i n g c ap a b i l i t i e s .

The side ones are more elastic to offer better mechanical capabilities while supporting the central layer

excellent VG10, whereas the sides are made of a more elastic alloy which is more resistant to oxidation. The two s t e e l s c o m p l e m e n t e a ch o t h e r by adding their positive characteristics and overriding their weaker points.

The blades are meticulously tempered a c c o r d i n g t o t h e p r o d u c e r ' s d at a s h e e t a n d u n d e r go a c r yo g e n i c treatment.

Th e u s e o f t h e S a n M a i , a s i d e t h e undeniable advantages of its cutting capabilities, profoundly determines the aspect of this special edition. The original model is offered in a black

M i l - C - 1 3 9 2 4 bu r n i s h i n g o r w i t h a laser-etched mimetic Desert Warfare.

Instead the one produced for Collini offer s a unseen satin finishing, that cl e a rly h i g h l i g h t s t h e t ra n s i t i o n point of a mater ial in to the other, with an astonishing aesthetic result.

Aside being more elegant, the satin finishing will collect less marks in the long-period. For ever ything else, the Shrapnel OG remains unchanged. It's a compact back-up with a leaf-blade, all-height flat bevels, decisively pointy and with an aggressive trait thanks to the unsharp swedge.

ď ´ l i ke t h e s t a n d a rd version, even this limited edition of the Sharpnel is equipped with a rectangular polymer sheath. As an included accessory we find a Tek-Lok latching, that allows to easily find the perfect carryposition.

As this is one of the latest models, it has no upper quillon - which was instead present on the older versions - that has been replaced by a knurling that allows the thumb to freely position itself according to what we are doing, thus making it usable not only as a defensive tool but also as a perfect outdoor companion.

Th e h a n d l e i s t h e o n e we a l re a dy k n ow, i n bl a ck Fo r p r e n e, a n d t h e compact version with the hollow just for the index.

In the packaging we find the molded A b s r i g i d s h e at h , a n ex t r e m i t y o f

wh i ch l o ck s o n t h e h a n d l e t h u s blocking the knife.

Thanks to the Tek-Lok,latching, in the packaging, the rectangular casing can be position horizontally, vertically or at 45° angle.

The Shrapnel in San Mai it's not really a limited edition, in the sense that it has not been yet decided how many pieces will be produced in total.

The first batch of 30 pieces, launched in August, is already sold out, but a second batch should be available by November. Should you be interested, you'd better book your knife.

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While talking to Rudy Collini, we have learned that in the next months many projects and collaborations will see the light. The Collini Cutler y, Italian companies and Japanese laminate steels will be ingredients of these projects. We'll keep you posted!   A s i d e t h e u n d e n i a bl e advantages at a performance level, the use of layered steel positively characterizes the aesthetics. The transition between a material and the other is clearly visible and enriches this special blade with an irresistible charm

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Producer: Extrema Ratio for Coltelleria Collini www.coltelleriacollini.it www.extremaratio.com www.collinisteel.com Model: Shrapnel OG San Mai CoS Blade material: San Mai CoS + 420J2 Handle material: Forprene Length when open: 213 mm Blade length: 109 mm Blade thickness: 6.4 mm Weight: 216 g Sheath: Abs

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HB 01 DESCRIPTION Blade Length: 105 mm Overall Length: 238 mm Blade Thickness: 4 mm Blade Material: M-390 high-carbon satinless steel Blade hardness: 61-62 HRc Blade finish: Glass blasted Handle material: 6AI4V Titanium liners w/carbon fiber scale Handle thickness: 14 mm Clip for right and left hand: 6AI4V Titanium Weight: 163 g

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 To e x t r a c t t h e blade, it's enough to push the thumb against the milled plate that is screwed on the spine. Once the initial resistance is contrasted, a necessity to overcome accidental openings, the rotation is fluid and consistent, and ends with a loud click

Extremely original in its design, and at the same time truly portable and extraordinarily robust, among the Cold Steel models, it's one of the most interesting for those in search of a folder with unseen outlines and always ready to be used text and pictures by Tommaso Rumici

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he main characteristic of Cold Steel products - abundantly highlighted in the many company videos, is the robustness obtained without penalizing the

c u t t i n g ab i l i t i e s . A n d t h i s i s n o t a simple adver tising slogan. Whoever tried one of their knives, especially folder s, knows it is tr ue. What sometimes holds back some user s,

 Aside its undoubtedly original design, the Cold Steel Colossus is also very usable.The handle sports five finger grooves ‑ one is double - that allow to forward or to backward the grasp

especially Europeans, are the length and more often the thickness, that make many models more interesting from a design point of view but less comfor table or discreet to use. Designed by knifemaker Mike Wallace, the Colossus represents a nice exception, with a very wide and clearly rounded blade sporting high and flat bevels, a neat trick to increase the length of the usable cutting edge without exceeding on the length of the blade. Cold Steel used the Cts Xhp from the American Carpenter: an alloy with so much carbon that makes it though and sharp up to 64 Hrc, as well as so much chromium to avoid

oxidation. For metallurgy enthusiasts, here is the for mula: C1,60 V0,45 Cr 16,00 Mo 0,80 Mn 0,50 Ni 0,35 Si 0,40.

Th e C o l o s s u s i s p r o d u c e d i n t wo blade var iations: the “1” – the one described in our article – has a finely almost polished satin steel, whereas the “2” is protected by a black DLC (Diamond Like Coating) coating. Both finishings reduce to the minimum the friction during the cut, but the one we've show in the article will get less ruined by the use, even if the DLC is one of the most long-lasting coating available today.

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and are separated by a back matteblack spacer, that we suppose is in aluminum and takes all the space l e f t by t h e l eve r t o a c c o m m o d at e the spring. The structure is very rigid even if there are no metallic liners.

To make unique the handle is the 3D machining, which consists in many oval or circular millings of different depth and size which create a rather unique patter n of color s. There are roughly five indents for the finger s, one of which is double so to allow a forward or backward grasp. Even if, objectively speaking, the Colossus i s h u g e, t h e c o n t a i n e d t h i ck n e s s

of the handle makes it surprisingly comfor table to carr y in the pocket, firmly secured to it by the clip.

The extreme robustness we introduced at the beginning is guaranteed by the Tr i-Ad lock by Andrew Demko, the evolution of another locking system previously created by John PerMar. Similar to the back lock, it differs mainly by the added stop pin, which avoids the blade to get directly into contact with the lever, thus redistributing the stress load. Another characteristic of this mechanism is the protrusion of the lever that deeply sinks into its seat, where the area is enough to compensate the

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Producer: Cold Steel www.coldsteel.com Italian Importer: Coltellerie Prezioso, www.preziosocoltellerie.com Model: Colossus 1 Designer: Mike Wallace Blade material: CTS XHP Handle material: G10 Length when open: 253 mm Blade length: 105 mm Blade thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 190 gr Type of lock: Tri-Ad Lock

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ď ľ E ve n i f i t ' s t r u l y big, the contained thickness and the oval shape make this fo l d e r u n ex p e c t e d ly comfortable to put in the pocket. Even the weight, less than two hectograms, is totally acceptable.

usual wear-out.

M o r e o v e r, t h e e d g e s o f t h e l o ck components that interact with each other when under s t re s s m a ke t h e interconnection more tight instead of tending to release it. Lastly, the hole in the pin where the lever moves is oval, so to allow the lever to forward or to backward, finding always the perfect setting.

The Colossus will be made also in Taiwan, but certainly it won't be less reliable nor m a d e w i t h c h e ap c o m p o n e n t s . To open the blade, it's enough to point the thumb against the milled plate - secured on the spine and reachable from both sides and counter the opposing resistance of the lever.

For the happiness of left-handed p e o p l e, t h i s C o l d Steel is completely ambidextrous, even the clip can be placed on either side of the scales.

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METAMORPHOSIS

23 C°

Camouflage

20 C° Black

HEAT SENSITIVE HANDLE

F.lli Beltrame F&c. snc via dei Fabbri 15/b - 33085 Maniago (PN) ITALY Tel./Fax: +39 0427 701859 www.frankbeltrame.com - info@frankbeltrame.com

COLTELLI SPORTIVI - CACCIA - COLLEZIONE - FANTASY

SPADE - PRODOTTI TRATTI DA FILM - TORCE A LED

ZT0456

DIREWARE - S-90

Art. 12537 290 €

Liner lock con flipper, lama in acciaio Sleipner, liner in acciaio. Distanziale in titanio. Ball bearings. Il Manico Metamorphosi è in alluminio con uno speciale rivestimento sensibile al calore.

Normalmente il manico è nero, ma quando la temperatura raggiunge 22-23 °C, cambia colore!

TRE DAMASCUS

W W W. C O LT E L L E R I A C O L L I N I . I T e-mail: info@coltelleriacollini.it

NEGOZIO: VIA F. CAVALLOTTI, 1 21052 BUSTO ARSIZIO (VA) ORDINI TELEFONICI: 0331-632686

SPEDIZIONI IN TUTTA ITALIA GRATUITE OLTRE I 180 EURO Immagini, prezzi (IVA inclusa) e caratteristiche dei prodotti sono da intendersi “SALVO ERRORI, OMISSIONI E/O VARIAZIONI”.

Art. 12477 1.650 €

WWW.ANTONINIKNIVES.COM - info@antoniniknives.com

... 40 anni di passione ed esperienza

WWW.COLTELLERIACOLLINI.IT

Nel 2015, l’azienda di Maniago replica il premio Overall All Knife of the Year, assegnato al miglior prodotto, con il LionSteel T.R.E., coltello a lama chiudibile che unisce l’eleganza classica della lama damascata a inediti contenuti tecnologici e di design.

LionSteel_Maniago_PN_Italy www.lionsteel.it - info@lionsteel.it

MADE IN ITALY

MADE

ITALY

Nei coltelli di Barban le impugnature decorate con intarsi di pietra dura e sabbia pigmentata contribuiscono ad amplificare le suggestioni comunicate dalla forma. La forte presenza di colori è il tratto distintivo della produzione dell’artista ferrarese Daniele Barban Via Pomposa, 308 44100 Cocomaro di Focomorto - Ferrara Tel. 0532/44466

Fighter

Passione d'oriente

acciaio Bohler n 690 - tempra 60 hrc- impugnatura corno bovino e di cervo "sambar", radica stabilizzata

acciaio Bohler n 690 - tempra 60 hrc impugnatura ebano , Mammouth, radica stabilizzata di pioppo

Folder acciai in damasco inox -tempra 60 hrc - impugnatura Mammouth , madreperla, osside colorati , radica stabilizzata

Folder acciai in damasco inox -tempra 60 hrc impugnatura Mammouth, cervo "sambar"

Modello tiPo Bowie "è troPPo Piccolo" Modello integrale " il Piacere dell'architetto"

acciaio Bohler n 690 - tempra a 60 hrc impugnatura ambra e ossidi colorati

Modello stiletto - "Miserere"

acciaio Bohler n 690 - tempra a 60 hrc impugnatura - ebano e mammouth

acciaio Bohler n 690 - tempra a 60 hrc impugnatura ambra e ossidi colorati

FEZZARDI SIMONE Mail: fezzardi.s@gmail.com Cell:3471498363 fezzardiengraver.blogspot.it e pagina facebook Simone Fezzardi Engraver

Giuseppe Francalanci

Coltello di Tore Fogarizzu con tema Geishe lunghezza lama 3 5/16" chiuso 4 5/16" lunghezza tot 7 9/16" con intarsi in madreperla nera e oro rosa 18KT

via Andrea del Castagno 4 - 50132 Firenze tel. 055 578466 - cell. +39 335340779 g.beps10@gmail.com

coltello è di Warren Osborne, tema Venezia tecnica puntino lunghezza lama 4 pollici chiuso 5 1/2 tot 9 1/2 intarsi Bruneau Jasper

LINEA NEW TECH

di Alexis Lecocq con tema pirati lunghezza tot 8 1/2 intarsi in oro 18 KT

Warren Osborne, tema Giulio Cesare e Cleopatra lunghezza lama 3 7/8 chiuso 4 3/4 tot 8 5/8 lama in damasco intarsi grade black lip pearl e inserti in oro 24 KT

Salvatore Puddu, tema donne con uccellini e farfalle lama 4 chiuso 5 1/2 tot 9 1/2 inserto in madre perla qualche accenno d'oro 24 KT nell'incisione 30

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Voglio prima di tutto ringraziare il mio grande Maestro incisore Giulio Timpini che mi ha dato e trasmesso l’Amore per l’incisione E un grazie anche a due altri grande Maestri per i loro preziosi consiglio: Maestro Gianfranco Perdersoli e Maestro Dario Cortini Tutti i miei coltelli sono pezzi unici realizzati a mano. Creando ognuno dei mei modelli, cerco di dare loro qualità ,essenzialità, funzionalità e bellezza per a scelta dei materiali.

Dopo vengono la cesellatura, la scolpitura, gli intàrsi massicci e infine l’incisione. Questo per rendere l’opera finita come un gioiello.

Creo coltelli con passione da circa 40 anni.

Lavoro generalmente da solo ma qualche volta collaboro con altri coltellinai. Il mio percorso, atipico, mi spinge a creare anche gioielli, cravatta americana, fibbie Gilbert Frachat, artiste libre Gilbert Frachat MAIL: gilbertfrachat@gmail.com WEB: www.gilbertfrachat.com CELL:+336.65.25.91.21

HeadrickGary 122 Boulevard Wilson - 06160 Juan Le mail: headrick.gary@wanadoo.fr web: garyheadrick.free.fr tel.: +33 ( 0) 610282885

Entrambi i coltelli hanno telaio in titanio, guancette in tartaruga con certificato C.I.T.E.S. e sistema brevettato ball bearing. Il lama singola ha la lama costruita da Frederick Schneider con bolster fatti con meteorite (Gibeon). La doppia lama è in acciaio damasco di Daniel Valy con bolster in acciaio damasco mosaico di Christian Penot.

foto di Francesco PachĂŹ - Italy

Pierluigi gulli I miei coltelli sono sempre dei pezzi unici, eseguiti a mano in ogni singola parte ma assolutamente usabili. Seguo le richieste per forme e materiali, personalizzandoli, come deve essere un “custom�

Pierluigi Gulli Laboratorio:strada Comunale Trarivi 2 47854 Montescudo (RN) Abitazione: viale principe Amedeo19 47900 Rimini tel. e fax 0541 26604 cell. 349 3943900 pierluigi.gulli@gmail.com

Pavol Turn ˜a

Dr. Pavol Turn˜a Jána Palárika street 255 / 31 SK - 962 23 Ocˇ ová Slovakia email: turna@centrum.sk tel: 00 421/907/657 538

Giuseppe Oneto

Giuseppe Oneto via San Massimo, 26 - 16035 Rapallo (Ge) cell: 348 5929600 - mail: p.oneto@alice.it

Tiger

lunghezza lama 20cm, damasco al carbonio c70/15n20, numero strati 140,manico realizzato a lisca di pesce con finiture in ebano e guardia in ottone.Lama con iscrizione del nome del committente

ALASKA

indiAn

CheeTAh & LeopArd

TuAreg

Costruisco damasco per passatempo, dalla lunga cattana al piccolo temperino.

Posso trasformare in damasco una vecchia chiave o ferro di cavallo o qualunque oggetto d’epoca

lunghezza lama 22cm, spessore 4.5Mm, damasco al carbonio c70/15n20, numero strati 140, manico in legno di bosso con finiture in legno di wenge' e guardia in ottone.

Lama con iscrizione del nome del committente

lunghezza lama 23cm, spessore 4mm, damasco a mosaico ricavato con il sistema a fisarmonica, tagliente in k720, manico a lisca di pesce finiture ebano e bosso

MARIO PEDDIU

Mario Peddiu Via Dante 10 08049 Villagrande Strisaili (Og) 3270686754 - coltellipeddiu@tiscali,it

Roberto Ottonello

Roberto Ottonello Via Europa 105 16010 Masone (GE) Tel 0109269151 www.ottonello-knives.com Pagina e profilo facebook: Ottonello Coltelli e Roberto Ottonello

daga chiudibile lock-back

lama rWl34 lunghezza mm.80 con pins di apertura in alpaca , manico in acciaio inox 416 con interframe in molare di mammut, liner stondati in alpaca.

chiudibile a pulsante con apertura assistita Photo LuCa

lama rWl34 lunghezza mm 95, manico in acciaio inox 416 e titanio con interframe in madreperla nera

chiudibile lock-back Photo LuCa

lama rWl34 lunghezza mm.80, manico in acciaio inox 416 con interframe in tartaruga antica su foglia d'oro

chiudibile lock-back

lama rWl34 lunghezza mm. 80,manico in acciaio inox 416 con interframe in carbonio

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GINO PINNA

Gino Pinna Via Gramsci 9 08015 Macomer (NU) mail: ginocoltelli@libero.it telefono 3895823907

SCUOIO CON LAMA IN DAMASCO RITORTO di Calaresu da cm 11, manico in

PATTADA IN CORNO DI MONTONE STRIATO,

lama in C.70 da cm 13,5 incisa, collarino e perni in ottone inciso

Il coltello si chiama WEB SPIDER, la sua lunghezza totale é di 230 mm, le lame sono in RWL34, fornimenti in acciaio inox 416, oro rosa e madreperla bianca

Photo Francesco Pachì

montone chiaro con inserti e fibra vulcanizzata, collarino in alpaca inciso. Dorso con file

PATTADA IN CORNO DI MONTONE CHIARO, lama in MA5M incisa, collarino e perni in alpaca inciso

LOGUDORESA CON LAMA IN C70 DA CM 15 INCISA, manico in corno di montone chiaro con inserti e pins, collarino e codolo in ottone incisi

PATTADA IN CORNO DI MONTONE CHIARO

con pins nel manico, lama in MA5M incisa da cm10, collarino e codolo in ottone martellato

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A n n u A r i o 2 0 1 6 c o l t e l l i 82 SALVATORE PUDDU Via Lago Bunnari, 12 - 09045 Quartu S. Elena (CA) - Tel. 070 892208 - salvatore.puddu@tin.it

www.mirkorainer.ch

Fabrizio Silvestrelli “Silvester” cell. 347/1421161 - silvester@email.it www.silvesterknives.it

Coltello mod. persian sub hilt

con chiusura lock back impagatura fibra di carbonio con pins in oro bolsters in acciaio 416 incise da manrico torcoli,lama in acciaio rWl34.lunghezza totale mm240

daga fantasy in aCCiaio

titanio,madreperla e oro,la guardia è stata ricavata lavorando a lima un pezzo di acciaio pieno,lunghezza totale mm520

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