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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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Colonial Fruit Knife/Melon Tester
I got this Colonial melon tester knife off of eBay for $17 with shipping. It is in pristine condition with very good snap, not a blemish on it. Even though it appears to never have been used, carried, or sharpened, it is hair shaving sharp. It has brass liners with a brass bird's eye pin. Overall it appears to be a good quality knife. But what attracted me to it is what is on the handles. Since it says "Compliments of" I assume that it was some sort of give away or promotion item obviously associated in some way with SMKW. I have posted it on Steve Paolantonio's Facebook page in hopes that he can tell me the story behind the knife. I like knives with a story behind them. It will make a good addition to my Colonial collection.
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Charles Sample
Thanks Ron.
Nov 28, 2018
Jan Carter
This is an amazing find in this condition, the writing is not even faded! Goodness I hope Steve has the story I would love to hear about it
Nov 28, 2018
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Charles Sample
Jan, I sure hope Steve can tell me the story. There obviously is one and it involves both Colonial and SMKW. The writing is what made me want this knife. I already had one ordinary Colonial melon tester in pretty good shape but not pristine like this one.
Nov 28, 2018