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Robert A. Paolantonio
West Warwick, RI
United States
KnifeMaker
Profile Information:
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- I saw the add in Knife World magazine
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 46 to 50 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Stockman's, Barlows, folder's of all kinds. Tactical, military, anything you could imagine
- Website
- http://myfamilybusinessbook@wordpress.com
- About Me
- I am third generation owner, stockholder, and cutler of Colonial Knife Company. I've written a book about the company and family business starting with my grandpa Frederick came to this country in 1903. I spent 40 years working in Colonial's old factory consisting of 200,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
- Interests
- Knife collecting, gun collecting, motorcycles and model making. I make plastic and die cast metal models of cars, trucks, and all types of military machinery. Last year I built a German 1925 locomotive train! I have over 100 hand made models..I pay incredible attention to detail. All my models are decaled and completely clear coated.
- Other Hobbies
- I enjoy visiting AAPK, all about pocket knives and have many friends there and I am able to answer almost any question pertaining to Colonial Knive's since thier incorporation in 1926.
Jan Carter
Very good to have you here with us! A good place to begin?
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Dec 29, 2013
Jan Carter
http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/colonial-knife-corp
Dec 29, 2013
Sue OldsWidow
Dec 29, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Welcome to IKC Robert
Dec 29, 2013
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Charles Sample
Welcome to iKC, Robert! We are very glad to have you here.
I recently ordered two Colonial knives.
http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/colonial-2205-military-scout-k...
http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/colonial-official-girl-scout-k...
I also have a Colonial fish knife.
http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/colonial-fish-knife-1?context=...
I have this Old Cutler. I understand it was made by Colonial.
http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/old-cutler-522-1?context=user
I plan to order these two Colonials in the near future.
http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/E2Electrical.htm
http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/1757MarlinSpike.htm
Dec 29, 2013
J.J. Smith III
Dec 29, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Glad to add you as a friend Robert
Dec 29, 2013
Ron Cooper
You've landed in friendly territory! I have read excerpts from your book and perhaps have enjoyed an exchange with you over at AAPK in days gone by?
iKC is a great place to share pictures of your collection and swap stories with folks who all have a mutual interest in knives and their history. I'm glad you found us!
Cheers, my friend!
Dec 29, 2013
Steve Scheuerman (Manx)
Hey there, Robert! Welcome to iKnife! Come on in, kick back and check things out. There's some handy tips on our front page to help you find your way around, and some fantastic people in the Chat room if you have any questions or want to shoot the breeze. Site rules are also on the main page, and if you get creative, you can customise your My Page to suit your own style! Hope you enjoy your stay with us! Great to have you on board!
Dec 29, 2013
Steve Scheuerman (Manx)
Thanks for the request, Robert!
Dec 29, 2013
Billy Oneale
Dec 29, 2013
J.J. Smith III
Dec 30, 2013
In Memoriam
John McCain
Welcome, Robert-I am proud to make your acquantance !! Kick you shoes off and dive in- You will find that this is by far the friendliest knife site on the web-I have been a member of other sites, but this one is "HOME"
BTW, in the future, I may pick your brain about a couple of vintage Colonials I found of my parents while preparing their house for an estate sale a few years back, if you do not mind-
Dec 30, 2013
Ron Cooper
Howdy, Robert!
My user name over at AAPK is "sdr." And I still poke my head in over there from time to time. But this is my home. I'm really glad you found us! Thanks for accepting my offer of friendship!
I hope you stick around and have some fun with us. I know that you're a veritable fountain of knife knowledge. Especially as it pertains to Colonial Knives!
Oh! In case no one has mentioned it to you yet ~ We love photographs! And, not just of knives. In fact, I would love to see some pictures of the model trains you build! Or of anything else that interests you.
If you need any help getting settled in around this camp, just give me a shout-out. I'll do what I can to give you a hand.
Cheers for now, my friend!
Dec 30, 2013
Ron Cooper
WOW! My eyes nearly jumped out of their sockets looking at the pictures of those 2 you've posted!!!
That pearl handled stockman is absolutely gorgeous! All of the elements of beauty that went into the creation of that knife are astonishing! The pearl is blazing with fire! The engraving on the bolsters and the file work on the blades and back springs all work together to create this majestic piece!
The same can be said of the Scrimshaw Barlow. Those same elements all work in concert to create a genuinely "one of a kind" piece! I especially like the "Tall Ship" theme that Joe Luiz inscribed onto that Mammoth Ivory!
Wow. Just, WOW!
Thanks for sharing those, Robert! I'll look forward to seeing your choo choo's! *grin*
Dec 30, 2013
Sue OldsWidow
Dec 31, 2013
Arthur Green
Bob, Nice to hear from you. Art
Jan 5, 2014