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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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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on
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Great score, Charles! Especially in this beautiful condition! Use it in good health, my friend.
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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on -
Thanks Ron.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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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
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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on -
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.
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