Elusive DURANGO Pocket Knife made by COLONIAL for Case

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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Elusive DURANGO Pocket Knife made by COLONIAL for Case

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-OLD-DUR ... 460abf8fc1


Not my auction and I'm not bidding. This was a rare brand made by Colonial for Case, no Case markings on the knives just Durango USA. I had one once with the original box and the box had the CASE logo.

Evidently Case wanted a lower priced line of knives to sell along with the Case brand. Never got offf the ground though as very few were ever sold.
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I can see why few were sold. That thing is ugly. I'd rather buy a shell handle.
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Thanks Steve for taking the time to impart your knowledge.
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