Colonel Coon 679S info
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Colonel Coon 679S info
Hey everyone. This is my first time posting. I’ve recently acquired a Colonel Coon 679S that, I believe, is near mint. Until today, I didn’t know a thing about these knives, and I still don’t know much. Any info would be awesome (age, materials, value, etc.)
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Welcome to the right place. I'm no knife expert but I believe you have a well-regarded original. I'd be tickled pink to acquire one like that. Somebody with credibility will come along shortly. Don't let them drool on it.lrlangley89 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:13 am Hey everyone. This is my first time posting. I’ve recently acquired a Colonel Coon 679S that, I believe, is near mint. Until today, I didn’t know a thing about these knives, and I still don’t know much. Any info would be awesome (age, materials, value, etc.)
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Welcome to AAPK Sorry, I dont know that much about Colonel Coon knives other that the connection to Adrian Harris who passed away over the weekend. The one you are showing is a nice one!
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Thanks guys. I’m anxious to learn more about it.
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Add me to the list of know-nots.
I do know one thing about that knife - it sure is a looker!
Welcome to AAPK!
I do know one thing about that knife - it sure is a looker!
Welcome to AAPK!
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I've always wanted to add one of these Colonel Coon knives to my collection. They were made from 1978-1988 (USA, Tenn.). Sort of custom knives made by Adrian Harris. The ones I've seen over the years were very well made knives. Mr. Harris worked for Schrade and later became the only authorized repairman in the U.S. for Kissing Crane and Henckels.
Below is an excerpt from the following website: http://www.colonelcoon.net/
Below is an excerpt from the following website: http://www.colonelcoon.net/
Colonel Coon Knives were made by Adrian A. Harris, Mr. Harris started making fixed blade knives as a hobby in the 60's, in 1976 he became the only authorized field repairman in the U.S. for Schrade, a few months later he became the only authorized repairman for Kissing Crane and J.A. Henckels in the United States, in 1978 he founded Tennessee Knife Works Inc. in his home town of Columbia, Tenn. and began making Colonel Coon Knives the old style a true bench made or handmade pocket knife, In 1980 he devised his own chemical milling process for custom etching the blades, along with this he developed a packaging process which included a hinged paper box which is still being used today. By offering this packaging system and custom etching to knife dealers this help start the trend of " the commemorative knife " In 1988 he sold his manufacturing processes to W.R Case & Sons and retired.
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Thanks Steve.Steve Warden wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:31 pm Add me to the list of know-nots.
I do know one thing about that knife - it sure is a looker!
Welcome to AAPK!
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Thanks for the info. Anyone have a clue as to the value?RevolverGuy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:24 pm I've always wanted to add one of these Colonel Coon knives to my collection. They were made from 1978-1988 (USA, Tenn.). Sort of custom knives made by Adrian Harris. The ones I've seen over the years were very well made knives. Mr. Harris worked for Schrade and later became the only authorized repairman in the U.S. for Kissing Crane and Henckels.
Below is an excerpt from the following website: http://www.colonelcoon.net/
Colonel Coon Knives were made by Adrian A. Harris, Mr. Harris started making fixed blade knives as a hobby in the 60's, in 1976 he became the only authorized field repairman in the U.S. for Schrade, a few months later he became the only authorized repairman for Kissing Crane and J.A. Henckels in the United States, in 1978 he founded Tennessee Knife Works Inc. in his home town of Columbia, Tenn. and began making Colonel Coon Knives the old style a true bench made or handmade pocket knife, In 1980 he devised his own chemical milling process for custom etching the blades, along with this he developed a packaging process which included a hinged paper box which is still being used today. By offering this packaging system and custom etching to knife dealers this help start the trend of " the commemorative knife " In 1988 he sold his manufacturing processes to W.R Case & Sons and retired.
Re: Colonel Coon 679S info
The handle material is of coarse stag . They made that pattern ( stockman ) throughout the entire production 1978-1988. It also came in rosewood 679w and bone 679b. As for a more accurate date of manufacture the labeled box was discontinued in 1982 . They went to a printed box throughout the rest of production.Price is subjective but range between 225 to 325. Hope this helps.
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Lots of great knife info here, to AAPK!
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