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My Colonial Knife Collection

Top Row

Colonial Model T10 Tomahawk and Sheath, Old Cutler No. 320, Old Cutler No. 423, Old Cutler No. 521

Second Row

Colonial Bushcraft Defiant Model CE 400 and Sheath, Old Cutler No. 522, Old Cutler No. 532, Old Cutler No. 533

Third Row

Colonial Fish Knife, Colonial Forest Master, Colonial Barlow, Colonial Ranger Knife, Colonial Pen Knife, Colonial Riviera Knife/Bottle Cap Lifter

Bottom Row

Colonial Military E2 Electrical Knife, Colonial Girl Scout Knife, Colonial US Military Scout Knife 2205, Colonial Blackie Collins Model 7001 Quick Flick Assisted Opening Knife, Colonial Blackie Collins Model 103 Switchblade Knife

Colonial produced the Old Cutler brand in the 1970's. They were intended to compete with the Schrade Old Timer line. They were a top end knife for Colonial. All of my Old Cutlers are good solid knives. The third row are all past production knives. The tomahawk, the Bushcraft, and the whole bottom row are current production Colonial knives.

I am impressed by Colonial's current production knives. All of mine are well designed and well suited for their intended use.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 9, 2015 at 8:48

A nice mix of the old and the new Colonials! I feel I've often been too harsh on the some of the new production Colonial knives. I think this was due to the finish not being as pretty as some of my other lower priced knives. The thing is, they may not be as pretty but they are built solid and prove to be a much more solid knife when it comes to doing tougher jobs. I don't think Colonial knives are made for the collectors market but are made for working, as such the finish may not be as good but the build tends to be very solid!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on November 9, 2015 at 16:32

Charles - I had no idea you had such a nice collection of Colonial items. What a nice collection it is. Thank you for sharing it with us and for giving your opinion on the quality of them all. I would not hesitate to purchase a vintage or new Colonial knife.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on November 9, 2015 at 17:56

Thanks Tobias and Jeremy! I am sure I will add more vintage and current production Colonials to my collection.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 9, 2015 at 18:51

Great collection there Charles! I tend to agree with Colonial putting quality users on the market at a reasonable price. No, they do not use the micartas and burls...the build a knife to go in your pocket and not break the bank.

Permalink Reply by John Kellogg on November 15, 2015 at 15:35

Charles

Great collection of Colonials. I am not really a high dollar collector and I can appreciate a well made knife without the bling. I as well like the mix of new and old!! Somewhere in my collection I have a Colonial Navy knife that was my Dad's in WW11. When I get it dug out I will send ya a pic. Great collection Charles!!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on November 15, 2015 at 17:30

Thanks Jan and John. John, I would love to see your Colonial Navy knife.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 15, 2015 at 19:11

I too would like to see the old Navy Knife.

I'll need to put a shot together of my Colonials. Below is my latest purchase, Colonial's answer to the Buck 110. It is definitely a solid, well made knife, despite the small made in China sticker that adorned it. I've very impressed with it.
Colonial calls this 5in. LB folding Hunter the Tuckerman.

Very much, no frills, nothing fancy, but seems to be built like a tank.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 15, 2015 at 19:19

The tuckerman seems like a nice knife Tobias. I like the extras on the pouch also. The name and the snap give it a more special look For a price somewhere around 35.00 it looks like a great package

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 15, 2015 at 20:12

Jan, $35 would be a fair price, however I paid $25.09 on Amazon. So I'm very happy with it. I'm eyeing a couple other Colonials as well.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on November 22, 2015 at 17:06

Have added this Colonial melon tester to my collection. Got it for $8.60 shipped off eBay.