Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

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.
Korak
Posts: 8
Joined: Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:51 am

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Korak »

My Colonial knives are all stamped with "Colonial. Prov USA. Top is a recently aquired Forest Master. It is in good condition but still needs a little more cleaning. Middle small jack, I don't know the model. Bottom Master Barlow, I bought it over twenty years ago.
IMG_20200903_161302_hdr_kindlephoto-19180232.jpg
User avatar
Doc B
Posts: 3700
Joined: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:57 pm
Location: San Antonio

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Doc B »

Korak, there's a special bond, that develops from a knife, you've had for 20 years! Thanks for the post! Welcome to AAPK!!!
::handshake::
::welcome::
Heretical Refurb / Mods of cheap old folders, since late 2018
Korak
Posts: 8
Joined: Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:51 am

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Korak »

Thanks for the welcome. The little yellow knife belonged go my father. I also have his John Primble scout knife. He died in 1949. So these two have some age to them.
User avatar
Benton629
Posts: 58
Joined: Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:37 pm
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Benton629 »

Got this one today. I wanted this knife as a kid and it’s everything I remember.
Can’t wait to clean it up.
Attachments
DCF564D9-C624-4863-8BAB-9787377EF8F0.jpeg
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

My new Forest Master, it's in beautiful condition but I'm a little disappointed. All blades have good snap except the small blade you have to push it closed. Tried oiling it and have opened and closed it a bunch but no luck. My Ebay seller says he will send me another good one in a couple of days. We will see I guess.
Attachments
DSC_3842.JPG
User avatar
1967redrider
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 16106
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:23 pm
Location: Alexandria, VA
Contact:

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by 1967redrider »

Looks really clean and unused, Nick. When you open and close the little sheepsfoot blade, can you see the spring moving at all?
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!

You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

1967redrider wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:15 pm Looks really clean and unused, Nick. When you open and close the little sheepsfoot blade, can you see the spring moving at all?
Yes redrider the spring moves out and the blade snaps open really well but then about half way closed the blade seems to bind and then you just have to push it down. I've tried wd40 and 3in1 oil but no luck. thanks----Nick
User avatar
1967redrider
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 16106
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:23 pm
Location: Alexandria, VA
Contact:

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by 1967redrider »

Could still be dirt in there? ::shrug:: Maybe try soaking it overnight.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!

You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

1967redrider wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:19 am Could still be dirt in there? ::shrug:: Maybe try soaking it overnight.
I'll give it a shot. My Ebay guy sent me a new yellow handle Old Cutler jack knife to make up for it. He said none of his Forest Masters had good snap on the small blade. He sells quite a few of them too. thanks redrider
User avatar
Ripster
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 4069
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:37 pm
Location: Eau Claire ,wi.USA

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Ripster »

CluelessNick wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:52 pm
1967redrider wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:19 am Could still be dirt in there? ::shrug:: Maybe try soaking it overnight.
I'll give it a shot. My Ebay guy sent me a new yellow handle Old Cutler jack knife to make up for it. He said none of his Forest Masters had good snap on the small blade. He sells quite a few of them too. thanks redrider
It’s cool to hear the seller did you good .
Stay warm down there
JP
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

Ripster wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:54 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:52 pm
1967redrider wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:19 am Could still be dirt in there? ::shrug:: Maybe try soaking it overnight.
I'll give it a shot. My Ebay guy sent me a new yellow handle Old Cutler jack knife to make up for it. He said none of his Forest Masters had good snap on the small blade. He sells quite a few of them too. thanks redrider
It’s cool to hear the seller did you good .
Stay warm down there
Hey JP, no worries sunny and 70 degrees today. feels like spring!
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

Ripster wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:54 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:52 pm
1967redrider wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:19 am Could still be dirt in there? ::shrug:: Maybe try soaking it overnight.
I'll give it a shot. My Ebay guy sent me a new yellow handle Old Cutler jack knife to make up for it. He said none of his Forest Masters had good snap on the small blade. He sells quite a few of them too. thanks redrider
It’s cool to hear the seller did you good .
Stay warm down there
yeah, I was surprised when I opened the package and that yellow handled jack knife popped out. I sent him some money for it today though since I was actively looking for one and really there wasn't nothing that bad about the forest master.
Attachments
DSC_3910.JPG
User avatar
FRJ
Posts: 15173
Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 1:43 pm
Location: Ct.

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by FRJ »

I've discovered I have a Forest Master too.
All the blades are responsive. Not exactly a bear trap but they close as they should.
Attachments
DSCN8707.JPG
DSCN8716.JPG
Joe
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 10828
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

Some more FOREST MASTER pocket knives posted here.
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=65757
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

FRJ wrote: Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:07 pm I've discovered I have a Forest Master too.
All the blades are responsive. Not exactly a bear trap but they close as they should.
looks brand new--nice ! I'll find another good one soon.
User avatar
CluelessNick
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 493
Joined: Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Location: Cosby,Tn

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by CluelessNick »

Came across this stainless Forest Master and bought it the other day. Really happy that all the blades have good snap. It's in great shape too.
Attachments
DSC_3940.JPG
DSC_3943.JPG
User avatar
Papa Bones
Silver Tier
Silver Tier
Posts: 3994
Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:29 pm
Location: Alabama, Roll Tide Country

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Papa Bones »

CluelessNick wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:51 pm Came across this stainless Forest Master and bought it the other day. Really happy that all the blades have good snap. It's in great shape too.
::tu:: ::tu:: Nice one Nick!!
Sometimes I Sit and Think ::hmm:: .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!

Smitty
Checkered past
Posts: 17
Joined: Fri Feb 28, 2020 12:05 am

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Checkered past »

Thought I would add my Forest-Master in. It's a 4 blade, with the awl broken. Break has been cleaned up and sharpened? Nasty little point on it. Need a small screwdriver to get it out though. Steel liners and spacer. Also noticed on the tang stamp it's

COLONIAL
PROV R.I.
PAT PEND

Got it free in a bundle. Nice little knife
20221006_124856.jpg
20221006_125000.jpg
20221006_124929.jpg
User avatar
Eelephant
Posts: 76
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:10 pm
Location: Central Massachusetts

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by Eelephant »

Couple ForestMasters.
Attachments
DC7E92DF-4DFB-4E71-93A6-49AC632E9F91.jpeg
eveled
Posts: 2288
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:37 pm

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by eveled »

I’m always drawn to the can openers on “camp knives”, mostly because they usually are an indicator of age.

Its interesting on these Forest Master knives that there were different can openers. I also was unaware of an American knife that used the Victorinox style can opener with the small screwdriver tip.
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 10828
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by New_Windsor_NY »

Recently, this pocket knife arrived in a very large lot or group of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be added to this topic or thread and added to my general pocket cutlery collection. I did NOT buy the group to obtain this particular pocket knife. It is another COLONIAL, "FOREST-MASTER", one blade, three tools (can opener, cap lifter or bottle opener and a punch or awl), three tang stamps, 3 3/4" closed (not including the bail), camping or scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "COLONIAL (over) PROV. U.S.A." The can opener front tang stamp says "U.S.A." The cap lifter or bottle opener front tang stamp says "U.S.A." It is in VERY GOOD condition.
It needed a bit of cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Attachments
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Can Opener Front Tang Stamp.
The Can Opener Front Tang Stamp.
The Cap Lifter Or Bottle Opener Front Tang Stamp.
The Cap Lifter Or Bottle Opener Front Tang Stamp.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
User avatar
313 Mike
Posts: 3774
Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:59 am

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by 313 Mike »

eveled wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:50 pm I’m always drawn to the can openers on “camp knives”, mostly because they usually are an indicator of age.

Its interesting on these Forest Master knives that there were different can openers. I also was unaware of an American knife that used the Victorinox style can opener with the small screwdriver tip.
In addition to the bottle openers being different, the top one also has what looks like a pen blade in place of the awl. ::hmm::
Mike

There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
tabbyapple
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:57 am

Re: Colonial Forest Master Camp Knife

Post by tabbyapple »

I was going through my father's tools as he had previously passed away.

I glad to see that among his tool was one of these knives.

Our family had gone to a local county fair in 1974 when I was 7.

There they had a large out door claw crane attraction.

It was arranged in a rectangle with a carny guy in the center.

You put your quarter in the front of the machine and turned the crank to operate the crane's claw.

The prize was dropped into a small chute in the back left corner so that when you won a prize you had to ask the carny guy in the center to hand you your prize.

I think it was $.25, but it may have been $.10.

My dad won this knife on the cranes.

I won a large footed glass with large dimples i the side at another attraction whereas you tossed a coin across a two layered stack of glasses and won a glass if you coin managed to land in and stay in a glass. The smaller glasses required a dime to when them and the larger ones a quarter.

LOL, my parents had bought a brand new 1972 Ford Maverick for $1900 2 years before that.

For comparison, in 1970 a good paying job at a union controlled meat packing plant paid $3 and change an hour plus benefits.
Post Reply

Return to “Colonial Knife Collector's Forum”