Old Cutler

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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CluelessNick wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:24 pm
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CluelessNick wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:39 pm

Hey JP, was that a yellow handle one you had. I remember you had it in a pile of knives but can't remember what it looked like. Too lazy to hunt it right now. thanks--Nick
Here’s s a pic as of today, now that it’s in hand, don’t think it’s ever been resharpened. Looks like all 3 blades are as from factory.
Sure I'd be interested. Got a yellow handle jack that I carry but heck I don't have a yellow handle stockman so I must need it huh?
I think I sent you a PM--maybe
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CluelessNick wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:24 pm
Ripster wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:54 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:39 pm

Hey JP, was that a yellow handle one you had. I remember you had it in a pile of knives but can't remember what it looked like. Too lazy to hunt it right now. thanks--Nick
Here’s s a pic as of today, now that it’s in hand, don’t think it’s ever been resharpened. Looks like all 3 blades are as from factory.
Sure I'd be interested. Got a yellow handle jack that I carry but heck I don't have a yellow handle stockman so I must need it huh?
Got your pm, so that did work,sent you a pm . Let me know you got it,but I believe your now pm savvy.
Will be gone for a bit , catch you later .
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edge213 wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:51 pm
edge213 wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:49 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:26 pm I'm gonna post this here, don't know if anyone will see it but I was wondering if someone might have any idea about this knife. In my new 2 month long quest to buy every Colonial Old Cutler knife in the world I came across this knife on Ebay. Probably paid way too much, ( ok I'll tell 50.00 ) but the RAP Cutler hooked me. It was sold to me as a factory second with all defects in full view but I still like it. Do you think it is really one of Bonfire Bob's knives and is it really a stag handle? It has the misdrilled pin hole and they actually bent the spey blade to make it fit in the pocket. Not crinked it like normal but actually bent the blade. It all looks pretty sloppy work to me. One side of the handle is a lot fatter than the other but it feels great in hand. Any opinions? Don't sugar coat it. I'm new at this stuff and am sure to screw up now and then.
Looks like real stag to me.
Bob was the one responsible for the Old Cutler series.

Correction: In Bob's book he states the majority of the knives he worked on were Old Cutler.
The line he was responsible for is "R.A.P. Cutler Quality Knives".

If your interested in Colonial you should try to find a copy of Bob's book.
Thanks Edge, I've read most o Bonfire Bob's posts here and elsewhere but I was a little late to the party to get a book. I'll keep an eye out though. thanks--Nick
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Great looking knives everyone! ::tu:: I have one Old Cutler and I really like it. ::tu:: Hope I can find more of them. ::tu::
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That’s a nice ,clean looking OC there Tom ! They’re a well built knife,in a decent price range . Don’t see them out there much in as good a shape , believe the average guy used his up if they had them. That’s what they are made for .
Take care my friend, stay warm ! ::handshake::
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TPK wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:54 pm Great looking knives everyone! ::tu:: I have one Old Cutler and I really like it. ::tu:: Hope I can find more of them. ::tu::
You have a knice one Tom. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Ripster wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:24 pm That’s a nice ,clean looking OC there Tom ! They’re a well built knife,in a decent price range . Don’t see them out there much in as good a shape , believe the average guy used his up if they had them. That’s what they are made for .
Take care my friend, stay warm ! ::handshake::
That's what they were made for. ::nod::

But..., now that they no longer make them, it is my responsibility to keep & protect this one for the next generation of knife collecting enthusiasts. :mrgreen: I know, crazy way of thinking. ::dang:: In the US, these may still be "around" and "findable" to some extent. Finding one in this condition in Germany is a bit like winning $500 on a scratch off ticket. It can be done, but it don't happen every day. ::nod:: Take Purina knives for example, I have been collecting knives for two years now and have yet to find one in Germany. :(

I am hoping that my son Shane or maybe a future grandchild will become interested in having my knife collection and continue to build on what I have started. Then it would be nice if I had some really sweet, hard to find stuff in it like this Old Cutler that I could pass along to them. ::hmm:: Of course, that's a long ways off & who knows if I will ever live to see a second generation "knife nut" in my blood line but only time will tell. ::hmm::

Another thing I can say is, the better & better my collection gets, the more and more joy 🎈 it brings me to look at it. :D I know it's crazy to be crazy about knives but it wasn't planned, it just happend. ::shrug::
Darn "Purina" knives got me addicted! ::huff:: :x Wish I had more of em! :lol:
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doglegg wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:13 am
TPK wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:54 pm Great looking knives everyone! ::tu:: I have one Old Cutler and I really like it. ::tu:: Hope I can find more of them. ::tu::
You have a knice one Tom. ::nod:: ::nod::
Thanks Floyd! ::handshake:: That's the problem though! It's just in too nice a shape to EDC it. ::facepalm:: :lol:

Wish I could get over that type of thinking about knives. ::hmm:: Knives should always be sold in sets of two. One for useing & one for looking. ::nod:: :lol:
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Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
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TPK wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:54 pm Great looking knives everyone! ::tu:: I have one Old Cutler and I really like it. ::tu:: Hope I can find more of them. ::tu::
I really like this color handle. Mine has advertising on it. nice knife.
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CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
Nice! I like it! ::tu:: ::nod:: And those Lansky's are really something else aren't they. ::tu:: ::nod::
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CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:21 pm
TPK wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:54 pm Great looking knives everyone! ::tu:: I have one Old Cutler and I really like it. ::tu:: Hope I can find more of them. ::tu::
I really like this color handle. Mine has advertising on it. nice knife.
Thanks Buddy! Appreciate it! ::tu:: ::super_happy::
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CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
Nice pick up there Nick ::tu::
Haven’t seen that serration on a short sheepsfoot before . Have you done any research on it?
Thanks for posting. Stay warm .
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Ripster wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:29 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
Nice pick up there Nick ::tu::
Haven’t seen that serration on a short sheepsfoot before . Have you done any research on it?
Thanks for posting. Stay warm .
I've never seen that either. ::hmm::
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Ripster wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:29 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
Nice pick up there Nick ::tu::
Haven’t seen that serration on a short sheepsfoot before . Have you done any research on it?
Thanks for posting. Stay warm .
I've searched around on the net some but most people seem to think that with Colonial you never know what they might have done. Just Colonial being Colonial looks like
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TPK wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:05 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm Here is an Old Cutler stockman with an unusual serrated sheepsfoot blade. I'm new at this but have browsed a lot of knives recently and this is the only one I've seen like that.Of course I bought it. It's not like today's serrations but more like little saw teeth.
Nice! I like it! ::tu:: ::nod:: And those Lansky's are really something else aren't they. ::tu:: ::nod::
Yes I really like the Lansky turnbox. Makes sharpening knives a lot easier for me...Nick
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Two new Old Cutler knives in one day ! My wife is giving me funny looks but has held her peace so far. One I got from my Ebay seller to make up for a faulty Forest Master and the other came from JP (ripster). Really happy with both. Thanks JP
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Looking good Nick ::tu::
Glad knife made it, it seems the mail is getting back to normal.
Have a good Weekend down there in Tn.
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Ripster wrote: Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:11 am Looking good Nick ::tu::
Glad knife made it, it seems the mail is getting back to normal.
Have a good Weekend down there in Tn.
Thanks JP. I'm remodeling my little man cave this week and have all my stuff packed up. Amazing how much I miss being able to admire my knives and old computers.
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First Old Cutler Muskrat I've seen so I had to buy it. It's in new condition and works great.
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Nice!

My Granddad gave me this four-bladed Stockman some years ago. A really odd one I haven't seen too many of. But, a really nice blade combo, utilizing the same hawkbill blade from the Swiss Army Knockoffs in the Swiss Master line.
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CluelessNick wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:54 pm First Old Cutler Muskrat I've seen so I had to buy it. It's in new condition and works great.
Nice! It's also in purely immaculate condition!
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cody6268 wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:00 pm
CluelessNick wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:54 pm First Old Cutler Muskrat I've seen so I had to buy it. It's in new condition and works great.
Nice! It's also in purely immaculate condition!
Thanks Cody, I was tickled to get it. Didn't even know they made a muskrat.
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cody6268 wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:58 pm Nice!

My Granddad gave me this four-bladed Stockman some years ago. A really odd one I haven't seen too many of. But, a really nice blade combo, utilizing the same hawkbill blade from the Swiss Army Knockoffs in the Swiss Master line.

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I've been watching one just like this on Ebay for a while. Really like that handle color.
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CluelessNick wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:05 pm
cody6268 wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:58 pm Nice!

My Granddad gave me this four-bladed Stockman some years ago. A really odd one I haven't seen too many of. But, a really nice blade combo, utilizing the same hawkbill blade from the Swiss Army Knockoffs in the Swiss Master line.

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I've been watching one just like this on Ebay for a while. Really like that handle color.
Oops my bad. the one I'm watching does not have the hawkbill. That is really unique.
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