KnifeMaker

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.