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I made an account to post about this!
I've been watching restoration videos on youtube, and they got me thinking about this knife I found a few years ago at a garage sale. I checked the brand, went to google, and found myself here. As y'all can see, it's pretty beat. I was hoping someone could let me know a little more about the knife or provide some insight into how I would fix it up.
Thanks!
I've been watching restoration videos on youtube, and they got me thinking about this knife I found a few years ago at a garage sale. I checked the brand, went to google, and found myself here. As y'all can see, it's pretty beat. I was hoping someone could let me know a little more about the knife or provide some insight into how I would fix it up.
Thanks!
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Welcome to AAPK.Very nice knife
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to AAPK and there's a whole forum on knife repairs and restoration, if you're interested.
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But beware, the knife collecting bug bites hard!
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I do love old Colonials;
Will attempt to post more at a later date.
But for now;
Will attempt to post more at a later date.
But for now;
It's always important to know what you don't know.
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$2.50 for this unused Colonial Forest Master at the fleamarket last weekend. It is the 3 blade version, which I had not seen before. I have seen many 4 blade, and have a new unused one too, but never a 3 blade. Same thing without the awl.
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Found this knife at a flea market yesterday. Went through this thread on a sleepless night and didnt realize about Bonfire Bob's extensive knowledge about Colonial knives. I am an accumulator and just always passed on Colonial knives for some reason. Not knowing much about them I guess. I will look for more now as there are some beauties in this thread. We sure are blessed to have so many folks with such a wealth of knowledge on this site.
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This came in the mail today. I picked it off Ebay. An Anvil Shield Colonial Stockman, about 3-7/8" closed. Has COLONIAL PROV. , U.S.A. STAINLESS on the Clip Blade and patent number on the Spey blade. Walks and talks loud on all blades. My cheap camera doesn't do it justice. The handle color is a deep reddish brown. I really don't think it has been on a stone.
I don't what it is about the Anvil Shields, but I'm just fond of them. I've got a couple other smaller versions of the Anvil Shield, but they have more wear. This is the first one I've found that I would call near mint.
I don't what it is about the Anvil Shields, but I'm just fond of them. I've got a couple other smaller versions of the Anvil Shield, but they have more wear. This is the first one I've found that I would call near mint.
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Those Anvils are nice knives Back in my Case days I wouldn't even consider picking one up off the dealers table they was good buys then and still are I've bought quite a few of them in the last few years and have not gotten a bad one.....
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Picked up this display case with the original knives a few years ago , don’t think I ever posted it .
Not sure how old it is , guessing 1980’s ?
Thanks for looking ,
Mike
Not sure how old it is , guessing 1980’s ?
Thanks for looking ,
Mike
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Very Nice Mike, a great addition to any collection.ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:01 pm Picked up this display case with the original knives a few years ago , don’t think I ever posted it .
Not sure how old it is , guessing 1980’s ?
Thanks for looking ,
Mike
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I picked up these two additions for my Colonial Collection last week. Both in the lighter creme color handles.
The top one a Colonial 550 three blade stockman. The Bottom a 3 in. pen knife. Both will need a little cleaning, but have great snap. I thought they would go good with the Forest Master in the bottom photo.
The top one a Colonial 550 three blade stockman. The Bottom a 3 in. pen knife. Both will need a little cleaning, but have great snap. I thought they would go good with the Forest Master in the bottom photo.
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Really cool display.ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:01 pm Picked up this display case with the original knives a few years ago , don’t think I ever posted it .
Not sure how old it is , guessing 1980’s ?
Thanks for looking ,
Mike
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This is probably the best Colonial I have. A large stockman that's in about as
good of condition as the day it was sold.
good of condition as the day it was sold.
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That is a Beaut David. Looks almost new.
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Thats one of the best they made
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Is it a current model?? I think it may be from the current Colonial factory...
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I could carry that one!
Question, are the handles wood or smooth bone?
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Question, are the handles wood or smooth bone?
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I don't know why I bought this display, I just did.
Six, two blade pocket knives with bails.
By COLONIAL KNIFE CO., INC. From 1977. VERY clean.
Took some pictures and here it is, or here they are.
Six, two blade pocket knives with bails.
By COLONIAL KNIFE CO., INC. From 1977. VERY clean.
Took some pictures and here it is, or here they are.
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There good to have in a collection. Americana
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:27 pm I don't know why I bought this display, I just did.
Six, two blade pocket knives with bails.
By COLONIAL KNIFE CO., INC. From 1977. VERY clean.
Took some pictures and here it is, or here they are.
Great pick up!
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Thank you garddogg56.
Thank you edge213
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Received this one earlier in the week. A Colonial Coca Cola Promo Bottle Opener with knife. Will add it to my Coca Cola collectibles.
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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I'm thinking it's probably older than the 80's because of the little church key knife on the left, used to open cans before pull tabs. Of course they could have made them even after that time period.ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:01 pm Picked up this display case with the original knives a few years ago , don’t think I ever posted it .
Not sure how old it is , guessing 1980’s ?
Thanks for looking ,
Mike
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Nice Smitty!Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:40 pm Received this one earlier in the week. A Colonial Coca Cola Promo Bottle Opener with knife. Will add it to my Coca Cola collectibles.
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