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- Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:51 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
This just in! Vintage COLONIAL USA Swiss Master Mountain Guide Multi Tool Camp Survival Knife - Thanks TripleF!
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:30 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Thanks for the info, Bobby, and the book arrived today! Can't wait to dig into it. ::tu:: I've read it cover to cover and found the pictures interesting and the information regarding processes helpful. The front story about the death of a major American cutlery company is sad and frustrating at the...
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:04 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
This one is gorgeous. Nearly new condition off the 'Bay.
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:14 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
This just came in the mail! I bought it on eBay. More on the way!
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Bobby, Congrats on the latest find. That's a gorgeous set and you have an impressive collection. Rough Riders are some of the most impressive, value-priced knives coming out of China. As a long-time customer of SMKW, I have seen some great knives come from this line. I'm especially impressed by thei...
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:55 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: I bought a CKC Cowboy Up Quick Flick for $10.
- Replies: 11
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Re: I bought a CKC Cowboy Up Quick Flick for $10.
I was using my knife today to cut open the plastic shrink wrap on a case of beverages in plastic bottles. Because of the staggered way the bottles were positioned, I was unable to to make straight cuts in the shrink wrap. The zig-zag way I carefully cut through the plastic went easily enough because...
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:16 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: I bought a CKC Cowboy Up Quick Flick for $10.
- Replies: 11
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I bought a CKC Cowboy Up Quick Flick for $10.
This is not my video, but a link to a video showing the exact same CKC knife I bought from Tractor Supply in Mansfield, Texas for $10. It's the Colonial Knife Company Cowboy Up Quick Flick model 5500. It's assembled in China from USA parts, 440A stainless blade steel, has a texture nylon fiber handl...
- Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:08 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Swiss Master Series question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3657
Re: Swiss Master Series question
Thanks. I appreciate the response.TripleF wrote:I believe it was 1075.
I seem to recall a conversation with Steve Paolantonio (Bobby's cousin) that they used 1075 on all their knives....
- Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:18 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Swiss Master Series question
- Replies: 12
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Swiss Master Series question
Hey, does anyone know what high carbon steel was used in the Swiss Master series? Was it 1095? Thanks.
- Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Here's one you may not remember. I don't see many of them out there. This is my Real McCoy carbon steel stockman with jigged delrin scales. Comes with cedar box, genuine washita Arkansas stone and sharpening guide. A really nice set. The knife is built on the Colonial Ranger frame. Got any stories a...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Thanks. Isn't that the first step? Admitting you're a goof ball? Hi, my name's tangstamp and I'm a goof ball.shugy wrote: See you just joined tangstamp, Welcome, think you'll like it here, bunch a goof balls
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Compliments of Bobby Paolantonio (bonfire bob) I have this 8 function utility knife with brown handles along with some of his business cards from the old days: This Jack of all Trades knife is amazing! I love the American-made quality and the look of this knife. I've have seen the swiss masters and...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:51 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Colonial Knife Company Collector's Forum
- Replies: 172
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Re: Colonial Knife Company Collector's Forum
Tangstamp here, Bob. Terry Norman to most folks here in Texas. Really glad to meet you! Thanks for this great forum!
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Colonial Scout Knives
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Re: Colonial Scout Knives
I love those old scouts! I collect scouts and camp utilities. Gotta get more Colonials though. Enjoyed the pics.
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:42 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
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Re: Now we have a Colonial thread,Show'em
Nice lookin' Colonials! Thanks for posting them. Happy late birthday, Bobby! I hope it was great!Quick Steel wrote:Two Colonials. The first is an Anvil /Colonial. Arrived yesterday. The white one I've had for a couple of weeks.