RIN-TIN-TIN

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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RIN-TIN-TIN

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Sorry all as I am treading into unknown waters here as far as my knife knowledge...

I did a search on this forum, may have missed a post but only saw one reference to the RIN-TIN-TIN knife series.

The knife is really in rough condition but it was my Dad's, all that matters.

As you can see it is the one with the morse code on the pile side handle.

I would be interested to know about the knife and "series" that was mentioned.

Thanks, Jerry
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My guess made in the seventy's the stamp is common. I've seen a lot of advertisement knives made by coloninal. I have a few beat up knives my dad gave to me that I would never part with either.
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Bonfarbob is the guy to ask about that knife. He should be along to tell you what ever you need to know.
I have saw them before but have never had one. I had no idea that it was a RIN-TIN-TIN. Neat
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Thanks guys.

Here is a link to the knife. Circa 1955'. Looks like the extra hole in the handle was where a bail once was. They probably made millions of them but would be curious to know quantity made.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=200&ItemNo=89873

Knife in link is same as mine. Looks like the only version they made????

Regards, Jerry
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