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Colonial Book
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:57 pm
by Rookie
I've seen a few references over the years to a Colonial book, written by the son of the founder. I've done a lot of searching and apparently the book must be pretty rare because I've never found one for sale.
Can anyone here point me in the right direction to find a copy?
"My Family Business ... the Colonial Knife Company" by Robert Anthony Paolantonio (Bonfire Bob), self published and copies sold personally by Bonfire Bob.
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:39 pm
by deo-pa
Here are a couple of screen grabs from a 10 year old posting on iknifecollector.com. Perhaps you have seen this post and tried to contact him. If not, and if Bob is still with us, perhaps some of the links are still active and you can track him down for a copy.
Dennis
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:31 pm
by bestgear
Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:57 pm
I've seen a few references over the years to a Colonial book, written by the son of the founder. I've done a lot of searching and apparently the book must be pretty rare because I've never found one for sale.
Can anyone here point me in the right direction to find a copy?
"My Family Business ... the Colonial Knife Company" by Robert Anthony Paolantonio (Bonfire Bob), self published and copies sold personally by Bonfire Bob.
https://7046431374085.gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
Scott (TripleF) is selling these
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:37 am
by Rookie
Wow, thanks guys! I appreciate the assistance.
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:46 pm
by edge213
Bob was actually the grandson of one of the founders.
Bob passed away a few years ago, I don't know exactly when.
I really enjoyed reading his posts.
If you haven't read them you should.
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:43 pm
by Rookie
edge213 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:46 pm
Bob was actually the grandson of one of the founders.
Bob passed away a few years ago, I don't know exactly when.
I really enjoyed reading his posts.
If you haven't read them you should.
Was he a member here on AAPK? Or you mean the posts on his blog website?
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:11 pm
by bestgear
Rookie wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:43 pmWas he a member here on AAPK?
Yes, Bob was a member here on AAPK and his 500+ posts can be found here:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 8&sr=posts 
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:22 pm
by edge213
Thanks for posting this, Tom.
Re: Colonial Book
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:55 pm
by Rookie
Thank you, I'll for sure check it out.