All About Pocket Knives

Today, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It is an "EXECUTIVE", two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/2" closed, all metal, "ruler" pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "EXECUTIVE (over) U.S.A." The main handle side is a ruler. It measures in inches, in 16ths of an inch and in 32nds of an inch. It also says MADE IN U.S.A. and STAINLESS STEEL. The other handle side is also a ruler and it measures in millimeters. It also says DESIGN REGD and EXECUTIVE. Per GOINS, "EXECUTIVE USA g 1960-1980" and per the 12th edition of the OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES, "Executive (U.S.A.) Colonial brand." This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition and it required very little cleaning.
I took some pictures and here it is.
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Never seen such a thing before! I've seen several that were made in Sheffield, and it wasn't that long ago Marbles copied those, but I've never seen a Colonial.

What an awesome find. If you think about it Colonial was ahead of it's time. It's like an early precursor to the modern day Leatherman.

Very cool, Skip. I like it.

Nice find Skip. Ibberson Sheffield and others made a similar knife, known as the “Chesterman” ruler-knife. Patented circa 1934. viewtopic.php?f=30&t=11534

I’ve never seen one by Colonial before, so I’d say they were probably not a popular selling item, else they’d be more common.

Ken

Skip that is a very nice knife. Have fun handling and
carrying it.

Bob

RevolverGuy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:23 pm What an awesome find. If you think about it Colonial was ahead of it's time. It's like an early precursor to the moden day Leatherman.

And in many ways, they did the ruler a LOT better. I find most multitools tend to be useless for actually measuring anything. Rulers are just a way to bump the function count up.

Cool find!

cody6268 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:36 pm Never.....

Thank you.

RevolverGuy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:23 pm What.....

Thank you, RevolverGuy.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:46 pm Very.....

Thank you, John.

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:55 pm Nice.....

Thank you, Ken.

rea1eye wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:06 am Skip.....

Thank you, Bob.

Reverand wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:36 am Cool.....

Thank you, Scott.

Today, my trip to the post office produced this advertising pocket knife. It is an "EXECUTIVE", two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/2" closed, all metal, "ruler" pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "EXECUTIVE (over) U.S.A." The main handle side is a ruler. It measures in inches, in 16ths of an inch and in 32nds of an inch. It also says MADE IN U.S.A. and STAINLESS STEEL. The other handle side says "TYLER - COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS - HARDER FREEZ - FOOD FREEZERS" It also says DESIGN REGD and EXECUTIVE. It is also a ruler and it measures in millimeters. This is my second "EXECUTIVE" ruler pocket knife, but it is my first "EXECUTIVE" ruler pocket knife that advertises anything. Per GOINS, "EXECUTIVE USA g 1960-1980" and per the 12th edition of the OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES, "Executive (U.S.A.) Colonial brand." This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition and it required very little 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.

This afternoon, my trip to the post office produced this advertising pocket knife. It now becomes the latest example to join this topic or thread and to join my collection. It is an "EXECUTIVE", two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/2" closed, all metal, ruler pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "EXECUTIVE (over) U.S.A." The main handle side is a ruler. It measures in inches, in 16ths of an inch and in 32nds of an inch. It also says MADE IN U.S.A. and STAINLESS STEEL. The other handle side says "CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION AGENCY CO." It also says DESIGN REGD and EXECUTIVE. It is also a ruler and it measures in millimeters. This is my third "EXECUTIVE" ruler pocket knife and it is my second "EXECUTIVE" ruler pocket knife that advertises something. Per GOINS, "EXECUTIVE USA g 1960-1980" and per the 12th edition of the OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES, "Executive (U.S.A.) Colonial brand." This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition and it required very little 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.

Yesterday afternoon, my visit to the post office produced this combination ruler and advertising pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest example to join my collection. It is an EXECUTIVE, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/2" closed, one spring, all metal, ruler, advertising, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "EXECUTIVE (over) U.S.A." The main handle side is a ruler. It measures in 16ths of an inch and in 32nds of an inch. It also says, "MADE IN U.S.A." and "STAINLESS STEEL" The other handle side says, "NEW YORK LUMBER CO." It also says, "DESIGN REG'D" and "EXECUTIVE" It is also a ruler and it measures in millimeters. Overall, this is my fourth EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knife. However, it is my third EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knife that advertises something. My other three EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knives have ALL been previously posted under this topic or thread. The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does NOT have a half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife required very little 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.

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
Per GOINS, "EXECUTIVE USA g 1960-1980"
Per The 12th Edition Of The OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES,
"Executive (U.S.A.) Colonial brand."

These knives are so cool Skip.

I've never even seen any out in the world.

If you're ever like "Man, I have too many of these ruler knives for personal comfort, I sure wish I could trade my worst one out for something totally different but equally cool" then I could probably help you out.

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:05 pm These.....

Thank you, ThatWeirdKnifeGuy.
If I ever do decide to part with one of these,
you will definitely be the second person to know.

You have the best trips to the post office, Skip.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:06 pm You.....

Yes, I do. Thank you, John.
My trips or visits to the post office are made so much more enjoyable
knowing what is waiting for me. All my bills are paid online. So, only
goodies and or junk mail are waiting for me. I can't wait for tomorrow.....
The post office is just below the black oval. My house is near the black star.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:30 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 9:06 pm You.....

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The post office is just below the black oval. My house is near the black star.
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I bet you canoe to the post office like I would.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 1:35 am I.....

John, you would definitely lose that bet. No, I drive.

Love that little ruler knife Skip.

doglegg wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:31 am Love.....

Thank you, Floyd.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:30 pmThe post office is just below the black oval. My house is near the black star

Without violating the terms of your witness protection, what mountain range and lake is that Skip?

bestgear wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 5:11 pm Without.....

Tom, it's Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino mountains.

Nice Skip - so you live at about the same “mile high” altitude as Denver - looks like a nice place to call home.

bestgear wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2024 7:24 pm Nice.....

Thank you, Tom.
Almost the same elevation as Denver.
Yes, VERY nice and quiet place to reside.

This morning, my trip to the post office produced this combination ruler and advertising pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest example to join my collection. It is an EXECUTIVE, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 1/2" closed, long main blade pull, one spring, all metal, ruler, advertising, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "EXECUTIVE (over) U.S.A." The main handle side is a ruler and it measures in millimeters (MM). The main handle side says, "MASTERSET BRUSHES, INC. - STAMFORD, CONN." It also says, "DESIGN REG'D" and "EXECUTIVE" The other handle side is also a ruler. It measures in 16ths of an inch and in 32nds of an inch. It says, "MADE IN U.S.A." and "STAINLESS STEEL" Overall, this is my fifth EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knife. But, it is my fourth EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knife that has advertising. My other four EXECUTIVE ruler pocket knives have ALL been previously posted under this topic or thread. The main blade does have a SOFT half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a SOFT half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. 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.

***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
Per GOINS, "EXECUTIVE USA g 1960-1980"
Per The 12th Edition Of The OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO COLLECTOR KNIVES,
"Executive (U.S.A.) Colonial brand."