A.G.A. CAMPOLIN Maltese 28cm – Brazilian Cow Horn Wooden Box
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Product detailed description
The A.G.A. Campolin Italian Stiletto Collection Set is an exclusive collector's set that combines traditional Italian knifemaking, handcrafted craftsmanship, and elegant presentation in a finely crafted wooden display box. Created for collectors who appreciate the rich heritage of classic Italian automatic knives, the set reflects the exceptional level of craftsmanship for which A.G.A. Campolin is renowned. This limited edition collection perfectly blends luxurious presentation with the authentic manufacturing traditions of one of Italy's most respected stiletto makers.
The centerpiece of the collection is the Maltese Stiletto, featuring a classic bayonet blade crafted from 440A stainless steel. This steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, easy maintenance, and dependable edge retention for long-term use. The mirror-polished finish highlights the elegant blade profile while emphasizing the timeless appearance associated with traditional Italian switchblades. The bayonet grind is one of the defining characteristics of historic Italian stilettos, giving the knife its unmistakable identity.
The substantial nickel silver bolsters are shaped to resemble the Maltese Cross, creating one of the most distinctive design elements of the knife. Nickel silver provides excellent durability, long service life, and an attractive polished finish without requiring extensive maintenance. A proven lock-back mechanism securely locks the blade in the open position while allowing safe and controlled closing. The lock-back system remains one of the most reliable locking mechanisms used in traditional folding knives.
The handle is crafted from genuine Brazilian horn, giving every knife a completely unique appearance. Natural variations in color, grain, and texture ensure that no two handles are exactly alike. This premium natural material enhances the knife's collector value while preserving the long-standing tradition of Italian stiletto craftsmanship. Each knife is therefore a one-of-a-kind piece with its own distinctive character.
A highlight of this exclusive edition is the handcrafted wooden presentation box, inspired by traditional woodworking craftsmanship. The carefully constructed case protects the contents during storage while providing an elegant display worthy of a premium collector's item. The combination of quality wood, timeless design, and meticulous finishing elevates the entire set into a collectible suitable for long-term preservation or prestigious gift presentation.
The A.G.A. Campolin Italian Stiletto Collection Set represents an exceptional combination of Italian knifemaking tradition, premium materials, and handcrafted quality. Its limited production, genuine Brazilian horn handle, mirror-polished bayonet blade, and elegant wooden presentation box make it an outstanding choice for serious collectors, enthusiasts of historic automatic knives, and anyone seeking a truly distinctive collector's gift.
Specifications
Knife
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Overall length: 28 cm
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Blade length: 12.5 cm
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Blade thickness: 3.5 mm
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Weight: 220 g
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Blade steel: 440A stainless steel
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Frame: Brass
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Handle: Genuine Brazilian Horn
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Made in Italy
Wooden Presentation Box
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External length: 19 cm
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Internal length: 16.1 cm
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Internal width: 6.6 cm
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Height: 3.7 cm
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Weight: 240 g
Additional parameters
| Category: | OTF - Speed Assist |
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| Blade material: | stainless PLUS |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | antler |
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Angelo Campolin Sr. was born in 1923 in Maniago, Italy. Before the Second World War, he perfected his knife-making skills and at this time he produced his first switchblades. After the war, in 1947, he founded his company and produced 30 knives with the "Angelo Campolin" label. Although it was quite far away, he used to cycle to Venice to sell them. After a few years he established a partnership with Mauro Mario, who made knives for the American market for many American importers, including Rosco, C.G. Cutlery, B. Svoboda, C.C.C Cutlery and others. Also, tourists in Venice and Trieste went crazy for this ugly toy! Angelo made instruments in 38 cm and 45 cm sizes. At first they were stilettos with a picklock and later they were redesigned in the style of a revolving bolster. Campolin were the only factory to produce this size in the post-war period. Other sizes were and are made by other manufacturers. In the 1960's they began to introduce other mechanisms including the lock back style. These were first used on switchblade hunting knives and then on some stilettos. It became the most popular release mechanism for locking hunting knives.
In the 1970s, Angelo's son Gianni started working for the company and they specialized in closing hunting knives and also in handheld closing stilettos for the Robert Klaas company in Solingen, Germany with the brand Kissing Cranes. This was the beginning of Falcon Knives, which is still in business today. In 1999, Angelo Jr. started working for the company at the age of 21. He went to the United States for the first time to a knife show in Oregon, where he brought back many quality Falcon closing knives. He also had a love for switchblades and from this show and through the internet he established relationships and friendships with many American collectors. He opened his own business specializing in automatic knives. Some were made by Angelo Sr. and some by other Maniago craftsmen under exclusive contracts. This is how his company, called AKC (Automatic Knives Creations, or Angelo Knives Campolin) was formed.
In 2002, American switchblade collectors Dan Fuller, Brad West and Tim Zinser visited Maniago and enjoyed a few glasses of wine with Angelo Jr. and Gianni at the bar. They discussed a new name for some knife projects they wanted to pursue. It was Brad West who suggested that the brand name of the tang be AGA, for Angelo, Gianni, Angelo, which would represent three generations in knife making. The Campolinos liked it and it stuck. In the beginning it was just a few pieces, but it has grown to the point that there are now 12 models and different scale variations. The goal was to offer quality switchblade knives using old techniques and traditions. Being a collector himself, Angelo Jr. knows what others like.
| Manufacturing company : | A.G.A. CAMPOLIN (Itálie/Rakousko) |
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