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Colonial Knife was incorporated in 1926 by three brothers; Antonio, Domenic, & Fredrick Paolantonio. It grew to become one of the largest pocket knife manufacturers in the US during the 1960s. The company shut down in 1998, but was back into production under the Colonial Cutlery International Corporation in 2001. Colonial Cutlery International, Inc. brand is the imported line of knives and tools while the U.S.A.- made products fall under the Colonial Knife brand.
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My Colonials
Two Old Cutlers
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Ranger Jack & two Stockman
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Forest Master and Hobo
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Stockman & Electrician
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Old Cutler you certainly have a nice collection of Colonial knives! ::tu::
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DM11 wrote:Old Cutler you certainly have a nice collection of Colonial knives! ::tu::
The last one pictured, the cattle knife, I actually bought it with the intention of "converting" it into a custom by tossing the shell handles and making new brass liners, nickel silver bolsters, and rehandling. But it is in good shape and I have been carrying it "as is". Also am I correct in calling it a cattle knife as it does not have the awl or punch blade as cattle knives usually do?
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Good looking collections y'all have! This little guy just arrived in the mail today and I'm so happy with it I had to post some pics. Direct from Colonial on sale this month, no tax and free shipping. Liner lock, thick 440C blade, just a great working knife. I intended to throw it in my toolbox but I don't know if I'll be able to keep it out of my pocket. And an unexpected surprise... it's serialized!

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OLDE CUTLER wrote: Also am I correct in calling it a cattle knife as it does not have the awl or punch blade as cattle knives usually do?
OC - I would just call it an equal end stockman. I've seen Case knives called stockmans that have a pen blade like yours instead of a sheepsfoot. Personally I don't care much for the traditional serpentine handles on my Case and Buck stockmans, so I like the cigar frame on yours. The other Colonial serpentine stockmans pictured above have a thicker cap end, which to me is more visually appealing than some of the other makes.

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m0nk wrote:Good looking collections y'all have! This little guy just arrived in the mail today and I'm so happy with it I had to post some pics. Direct from Colonial on sale this month, no tax and free shipping. Liner lock, thick 440C blade, just a great working knife. I intended to throw it in my toolbox but I don't know if I'll be able to keep it out of my pocket. And an unexpected surprise... it's serialized!

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I sold off most of my Colonial collection around 3 years ago. After Bob P. passed away I sort of lost the "allure" of the Colonial brand. Something sparked me to start up again so here's a pic of my latest finds. More are on the way.

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bdev wrote:I sold off most of my Colonial collection around 3 years ago. After Bob P. passed away I sort of lost the "allure" of the Colonial brand. Something sparked me to start up again so here's a pic of my latest finds. More are on the way.

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Great thread and tribute to this company.

Colonial SPORT-PAL Stainless three piece set with plastic snap case and original box.

Colonial SPORT PAL PIV NIC KIT, 3 piece take apart hobo set in original display box.

Colonial BIG CHIEF Knife-Ax set with leather sheath.
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I just about got carpel tunnel scrolling through the entire thread to see what I had already posted. ::uc::

The ones posted below bring me up to date.
A couple of Anvils. I really like the handles on these.
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And a lot of twelve (one is not Colonial) I bought from 313 Mike. Mostly advertisers. I think he was cleaning out his sock drawer.
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I like the Anvils also. Nice shield and unique handles. I don't currently own one but I'm searching. I had one a few years back but sold it.
As always....should have kept it. ::undecided::
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This one came today.
The packaging is a bit shelf worn but still OK.
Model 51.
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I gut a SS Dole adv solid bolster knife at the flea mkt
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I scored this mint fish knife and sheath a while back....
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He is a large 3 blade stockman. My first impression at the Trade Days where I found it was, clean, excellent condition, sturdy and well made. It's just a beautiful ordinary knife and I couldn't pass it up. I just don't know yet the date etc.
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Here is today's find at the bottom of a bunch of "junk" knives.A Colonial serpentine picture handle knife with a "bathing beauty"(sans bathing suit apparently;the picture is fading)photo.One of the front bolsters is missing and there was some rust on the blades that is cleaning up reasonably well and for $8 it was going home with me.
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Here are some of my Colonials...
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Knice ones Squatch. The equal-end jack strikes a chord with me.
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Thanks Chris.

Here are a few more Colonials, in varying conditions, that I've accumulated over the years...
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Charley, I confess to not being a big colonial fan but man have you taken some fabulous pictures. Those are calendar shots. Wonderful. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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Thank ya' kindly Doglegg.

Here are a few "flea market junk knife bucket" rescues...
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Found this one on fleabay....
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Very, very nice knives Sasquach. ::tu::
This Colonial arrived today.
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Very nice NWNY! I have one of those peanuts, a handy little knife. ::tu::

Here's one from my novelty section...
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Check this double clip blade fellas.... :shock: :shock:
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