Steve has opened my eyes to the new Colonial Knife Company through his give aways. I'm extremely impressed with his new patterns  and look forward to purchasing  many of his designs simply because they have proven to be both durable and functional.   I've been carrying the little Key Chain Switch Blade with me since he sent it to me and I use it daily!   The little knife is amazing and the thermoplastic handle will probably survive the next ice age!  Steve P. has totally reinvented the old Colonial Knife Company and has made the company relevant.  While he offers very few traditional pattern folders today, the new pattern knives are affordable, designed to last, and can really get the job done.  Thanks for the keeping Colonial alive!

Below is my Blackie Collins Designed 102 switchblade.  A great little tool and an excellent conversation piece!   If only it came in Zombie Green!   LOL

Tobias,

I missed out on the key chain model but will be correcting that at Blade.

Very well said, Colonial IS a knife company for the future and very relevant for both the users and collectors 

It appears That Steve went Old School on my for the May give-away!    Pretty awesome. 

I wonder if he knew that I might have a collection Colonial Camp knives I'm working on!

I figure I better join this group now because I just found a hunting knife and folding knife combo in a box of my old stuff from home. The fixed blade is a Colonial but the camper is an Imperial, I have an old Colonial camp knife that probably came in the set and got switched years ago. Time to switch them back. Ill post a picture later. too early for me to take pics.

I recently acquired a Colonial fixed blade Fish Knife - the one with the cap lifter / beverage can opener cross bar, complete with sheath.  The knife is near mint, never been used.

Another of my Colonial Fixed Blade Fishing knives.   This one is similar to the Green River Dadley. 

Numerous companies made knives similar to this. This one dates from the 1950s.  Steve Koontz had it up for bid so I grabbed it.  It is just shy of 9 inches overall.

The sheath that Steve was selling with it probably helped keep bidders away -- it was looked like crap.  The knife, however, seems to be in excellent condition! Unlike many of the fixed blade fishing knives I've come across, this one is full tang.

The handles are slabs of white jigged composition held on with brass pins.

Below is the photo from Steve's eBay listing.  The sheath is toast, not to mention ill fitting!

I'm surprised that this group only has 25 folks in it!   I'm wondering if it is because, like me, many people just fail  to truly appreciate Colonial Knives.

My opinion of older Colonial Knives has come around quite a bit in recent months, thanks to the group and actually playing around with the few older Colonials I had acquired in passing.

It seems Imperials seem to get more respect among many people in the knife discussion groups yet among my collection it seems the Colonials are as good or in some cases better than my Imperial Schrades of the same pattern.   And from what I've been observing on eBay, the Colonial knives seem to show up less frequently and seem to demand a higher price. I'm not sure if this is a quality thing or a supply and demand thing.

another nice colonial fixed blade tobias!

Heres are my Colonials, the only others I have are tiny little souvenir knives.  Tobias, seems they used that sheath for a variety of knives, mine is same as ypurs with the folder sheath stacked on. Ill bet you can find a nicer one.

Michael, I think you are spot on about the sheath. It is the same as the one that came with my beer can opening knife which is nearly identical to the knife you pictured

Yes, and its also nearly the same as ones I have from Imperial an d Utica, and im sure others. There are very minor differences so I think they all made there own.  But someone copied somebody way back when. I think the style really goes back to the 1800's already. 

Yeah, Ido like the can opener fish knife, beer and fishing it goes hand in hand. Yours is a beauty. Need one of them.

Tobias said

My opinion of older Colonial Knives has come around quite a bit in recent months, thanks to the group and actually playing around with the few older Colonials I had acquired in passing.

It seems Imperials seem to get more respect among many people in the knife discussion groups yet among my collection it seems the Colonials are as good or in some cases better than my Imperial Schrades of the same pattern.   And from what I've been observing on eBay, the Colonial knives seem to show up less frequently and seem to demand a higher price. I'm not sure if this is a quality thing or a supply and demand thing.

I feel the same way about it Tobias.  Having met Steve P a couple of years ago, I took another look at the product both new and old.  For a few years they were producing so many military/first responder gear knives that their name fell away from the everyday knife discussions.  I love it that we are seeing it return to its rightful place!

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!

*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"

*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.

Colonial - 3-7/8" Stockman, Black composition, 3-bld, oval "Colonial"shield, tang stamped 'Colonial Stainless'.

Those are very nice Tim, but they dont hold a candle to my fine Colonial. 

rah-rah Notre Dame!  fine looking vintage piece Michael.

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. 

Pretty sweet pics!

Oh man!  I love that Fish Master!  Going to start searching for one of my own!

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.

Everyone has an old Barlow story.... If I can ever find mine I will post it and it's story, until then, I am enjoying everyone!

I have a hard time finding colonial knives. but I am watching for them. hope to get a nice one to see how I like them. never owned one myself.

It is strange but true.  For every Colonial I seem to come across I see about a dozen Imperial/Schrades.   I'm also actively seek out Colonials these days as they seem to  be a better buy that the Imperials

I've shown this one pic before but it bears showing again.   It is my small collection of Colonial Camp knives.   Now if i can only get me a few Colonial Fish Knives,  They aren't as easy to snag as I had hoped!

I got this near mint Colonial Ranger on eBay for less than $10.

That's a fine looking jack knife, Charles.

That IS a fine looking Jack and a good price

Missing Steve P at Blade Show was a disappointment, hoping to meet up with him at another show soon 

Not sur eif I showed this one yet.   I got it last week at the flea market

Very nice looking knife and made with one of my favorite steels.To top it off, Made in the USA. Hard to beat this one. Thanks for sharing Jan.

Check out the very well written Colonial review by Mr Steve Hanner!!

https://stevehannerknives.wordpress.com/category/uncategorized/ 

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super 2016 spring buy in tomahawks and Bush craft knives model CE-100 limited edition only 600 manufactured 001 of 600  ,

wow

I just got these old unfinished blades in the mail. Im guessing they are old stock from the 50's or 60's, not really sure but they have never had a handle or final sharpening. Now I get to do it.

Michael, that's neat.  Be sure and post pics when you get them finished.

I sure will

Michael,

Very Nice!  Great find right there!

Ron Cooper gave me the nudge ... an now I'm here! I had no I idea Colonial were still a considerable force in the knife world (We can take a while to catch up Down under) Some of the knives on the Colonial web site would/should do well in this part of the world ... especially the Buchcraft/survival knives.

Welcome aboard, Derek!

That's a little collage I did awhile back that is really an homage to not only the Defiant but to Colonial, as well. A great Knife and a well respected Knife Company!

I'm glad you found your way over here!

After owning my Colonial Defiant CE 400 for over a year now, I have become very fond of this knife as well as the rest of the Colonial knives I have seen. I have yet to add any more to my collection, but it's not because I don't want more of them. I hope to add several more Colonials to my collection over the net year, including a tomahawk.

I missed out the last time. Here's hoping second time is a charm! That Defiant is a nice looking knife. And I ain't never had me no Colonial knife afore!

Jan that is a fine lookin knife! I saw that on the site but don't remeber that blade configuration, but sure do like it!

Nice hat Ron!