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"THE KNIVES HELPING TO BUILD AMERICA SINCE 1926"

Colonial Knife was incorporated in 1926 by the Paolantonio brothers; Antonio, Domenic, Fredrick . Prior to the three brothers forming Colonial Knife, they each worked in other occupations which would hone their skills as manufactures and businessmen.

The brothers proved they had the skills needed to achieve success. Antonio handling the sales, Domenic the finances and Frederick the manufacturing process. The 20’s and 30’s would prove to be difficult times, but with hard work and determination, the brothers would overcome all obstacles.

During the next 70 years Colonial Knife grew adding new products. The 1950’s inspired such brand names as the Sure Snap (auto knife) along with the Cub Hunter and Rin Tin Tin series and other well know styles of knives that would earn the Colonial brand a reputation as “;a boy’s first knife.

In 2001, some of the employees of the former Colonial Knife started Colonial Cutlery international (CCI) and began manufacturing the M-724 auto knives and the J-316 for the military. This new interest in the Colonial brand led to additional customers such as the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A, Cooper Tools, Stanley Works, Ideal Industries, and the General Service Administration (G.S.A.).

In 2002, CCI registered the Colonial Knife brand as a division of Colonial Cutlery International, Inc. Today, Colonial Cutlery International, Inc. brand is the imported line of knives and tools while the U.S.A.- made products fall under the Colonial Knife brand.
Together, two great brands under one roof.

Website: http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/index.htm
Location: Anywhere you can carry a knife !
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When Colonial created its first pocket knife in 1926, they knew it would become an industry standard. Today, Colonial is proud to manufacture the highest quality in precision cutlery that can only come from nearly a century of knife making experience. That’s why Colonial is able to offer a lifetime warranty on all its products. Today, Colonial continues to push everyone its manufacturing boundaries, though the use of innovative technologies and breakthrough metal research which requires a powerful position along with creative thinking. It’s the perfect confluence of art and science-the kind of performance you’ll find at Colonial, and the type of ”pushing the envelope“ that has made Colonial an industry leader.

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Comment by Tobias Gibson on June 6, 2015 at 11:26: The Fish Master is a solid, well made knife. The handle is plastic, however it looks pretty good. I'm happy wth it and do plan on using it at least once or twice this summer to see how well it works.

Comment by b jackson on June 6, 2015 at 6:25: Oh man! I love that Fish Master! Going to start searching for one of my own!

Comment by Patti Olsen on June 4, 2015 at 21:41: Pretty sweet pics!

Comment by Michael Squier on June 4, 2015 at 20:38: I had forgotten about this fine knife. A friend gave it to me way back in 5th or 6th grade. Found it in a box of stuff a few weeks ago. That would have been in the 70's if anyone is counting.

Comment by tim payne on June 4, 2015 at 12:59: rah-rah Notre Dame! fine looking vintage piece Michael.

Comment by Michael Squier on June 4, 2015 at 12:47: Those are very nice Tim, but they dont hold a candle to my fine Colonial.

Comment by tim payne on June 4, 2015 at 12:18: Colonial - 3-7/8" Stockman, Black composition, 3-bld, oval "Colonial"shield, tang stamped 'Colonial Stainless'.

Comment by tim payne on June 4, 2015 at 11:16: *COLONIAL Melon Tester USA, WHITE COMPOSITION, Tang Stamps:CALIFORNIA SUMMER FRUITS STAINLESS COLONIAL PROV USA, Closed:4 1/4 Inches closed and 8 1/2 Inches long with the main blade open. Approximate Age:PRE 1980.

Comment by tim payne on June 4, 2015 at 11:13: *CKC 2012 Colonial Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Camp Knife •3 5/8" closed •Brown wood handles •Nickel silver bolsters •Bail •Brass "100" shield •Blades/tools are stainless steel •Blade etched "Girl Scouts 1912-2012"

Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 31, 2015 at 19:51: Speaking of Colonial Knives, Here is another one of my fixed blades by Colonial, this one an older Fish Master. Back in the day, these were called utility knives but today they are more often called Bait Knives. The If there is a knife that Colonial needs to update, it's the Fish Master. All it needs is a lanyard hole and may changing the scaler back with a serrated spine that can double as a scaler.

I suppose a non-slip g-10 grip and molded thermo-plastic quick dry sheath would also be cool, but there are still some of us old school anglers who like the Fish Master just the way it is. either way, Colonial, with the sea and should consider produicing knives made specifically for anglers. I can't wait to try the old FishMaster out!