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Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:17 am
by CluelessNick
Over the past 6 months I have purchased quite a few Colonial knives and have received several that appear to have left the factory completely dull, like butter knife dull. No sign of any bevel and no edge at all. One is a Colonial shell handle jack knife another is an Old Cutler Muskrat. Also the stag handle RAP cutler I bought came the same way but I sharpened it. Has anyone else experienced this with any of their knives?
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:07 pm
by Papa Bones
Nice looking knives Nick. But yes, you will find some Colonials, as well as Imperials, and Novelty Knife Company knives with un-sharpened blades from time to time. I feel that at times their quality control wasn't as keen as other knife companies. A lot of Colonials, Imperials, and Novelty Knife Company knives were presented and sold to stores on display cards and produced in large numbers. So to meet production, quality may have slipped a bit. I have a few myself.
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:26 pm
by CluelessNick
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:07 pm
Nice looking knives Nick. But yes, you will find some Colonials, as well as Imperials, and Novelty Knife Company knives with un-sharpened blades from time to time. I feel that at times their quality control wasn't as keen as other knife companies. A lot of Colonials, Imperials, and Novelty Knife Company knives were presented and sold to stores on display cards and produced in large numbers. So to meet production, quality may have slipped a bit. I have a few myself.
Thanks Smitty I was just curious if it was a common thing. Think you gave a complete answer to that question.
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm
by Ripster
Nick, thinking about this topic you and Smitty covered. Did your purchase of that set of new in box come in yet! Are they sharp or dull? Just Curious.
Thanks
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:31 pm
by CluelessNick
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm
Nick, thinking about this topic you and Smitty covered. Did your purchase of that set of new in box come in yet! Are they sharp or dull? Just Curious.
Thanks
Yeah, those knives were all in great shape. Factory edges and nice fit and finish. Really happy with them.
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:39 pm
by Ripster
CluelessNick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:31 pm
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm
Nick, thinking about this topic you and Smitty covered. Did your purchase of that set of new in box come in yet! Are they sharp or dull? Just Curious.
Thanks
Yeah, those knives were all in great shape. Factory edges and nice fit and finish. Really happy with them.
Did you post them somewhere? And don’t remember what tang stamp is on that set .
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:53 pm
by CluelessNick
Ripster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:39 pm
CluelessNick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:31 pm
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:47 pm
Nick, thinking about this topic you and Smitty covered. Did your purchase of that set of new in box come in yet! Are they sharp or dull? Just Curious.
Thanks
Yeah, those knives were all in great shape. Factory edges and nice fit and finish. Really happy with them.
Did you post them somewhere? And don’t remember what tang stamp is on that set .
Nah, I didn't bother posting photos of the set. They are just Old Cutler knives in different handle colors.I've purchased 3 of these sets so far.
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:03 am
by Papa Bones
CluelessNick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:53 pm
Nah, I didn't bother posting photos of the set. They are just Old Cutler knives in different handle colors.I've purchased 3 of these sets so far.
Very Nice Nick!!
Re: Factory Unsharpened Colonials
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:14 pm
by Ripster
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:03 am
CluelessNick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:53 pm
Nah, I didn't bother posting photos of the set. They are just Old Cutler knives in different handle colors.I've purchased 3 of these sets so far.
Very Nice Nick!!
Agree, really like the last set