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Colonial Knife Corp
"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.
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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.
Tobias Gibson
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.
Nov 15, 2015
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Charles Sample
Have added this Colonial melon tester to my collection. Got it for $8.60 shipped off eBay.
Nov 22, 2015
John Kellogg
Well ya cant beat that with a stick! Great find Charles.
Nov 22, 2015