Greetings, It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I post the the following link. Our beloved friend Bonfire Bob was called home and passed on November 17, 2014. Please send thoughts and prayers for healing and strength to his wife Joann and all who loved him. See more at: http://www.woodlawnri.com/…/Robert…/West-Warwick-RI/1453921…
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GREAT NEWS!!! My family business book now available in e-book format!!
Greetings knife fans and collectors. My family business book is now available in e-book format!
Finaly, through the efforts of my good friend Mr. Scott Rauber in FLA., and myself, my book is now available in e-book format for you to read, download, for just $ 19.99!
The proper web site is :https//gumroad.com/l/ZLDb…
You can also buy it directly from Scott at :pocketknivesblog.com. At Scotts site you will enjoy some of my personal knife collection for sale and many other great deals that he offers!
Best regards folks,
Robert A. Paolantonio, Colonial Knife Co.,Inc
RAP Cutler and Heritage Cutler’s
Knives, Bones and Healing
Good Morning,
Living in a world of steel leaves many bodies broken and battered, in so many ways.Modern medicine is still a marvel and after two long months, Bob is back.
He is humbled by all of your good wishes, thoughts and prayers for his recovery.He says to tell you all he will be back to sharing the stories and pics soon.
Thanks for your support and stay well!
MORE GOOD PRESS RELEASE NEWS!!
GREETINGS POCKET KNIFE PEOPLE!! And all other followers….
I have been contacted by Mr. Steven Dick, editor of “Tactical Knives Magazine”…
This will be our third huge and very valuable “Press Release” and great exposure for my book!! This magazine is a HUGE knife publication and I am honored by his request!! Knife World Magazine, Northeast Cutlery Collector’s Association, and now “Tactical Knives Magazine”..??? I can barely contain myself!!
Fantastic news folks; keep those orders coming!! Bobby P. CKCo….U.S.A.
GREETINGS COLONIAL COLLECTORS!!
It was very nice of word press to finally give me access to my own account; this explains my obvious absence. I enjoy sharing facts and other info here but I have recently found a very user-friendly site called AAPK…”All About Pocket Knives”.com.
I have developed my own forum pertaining directly to Colonial Knife Company and have made many friends here and have also sold many books!! It appears the knife collecting industry has been long waiting for a Colonial Knife expert and I am honored to answer all the questions that many Colonial collector’s have been longing for.
My blog still serves a great purpose with tons of information and photo’s and most AAPK members read my blog before I meet them.
Let’s keep the ball rolling and spread the word..”The History Of Colonial Knife Company will be told and my assistance in My Family Business will Carry on”!!
Bobby Paolantonio, CkCo., R.A.P. Cutler, and Heritage Cutler’s….
Press Release for Robert A. Paolantonio’s Book
Knives can be dangerous weapons. They can also be works of art, collectables, tools and a way for a family to make a prosperous living. The story of knives is a lesson in history. This is the true story of growing up in a world full of knives. “My Family Business, Colonial Knife” was written by a man who grew up in that world. That man is Robert Anthony Paolantonio.
When Colonial Knife Company closed the doors in 1998 the last great American knife manufacturing company faded into history. Knives produced by the former Providence RI business are still sought after by collectors.And now, one of the grandson and nephews of the company’s original founders, Robert A. Paolantonio, has written a book entitled “My Family Business, Colonial Knife Company”.
This insider’s look tells the story of three immigrant brothers making a dream a reality, the struggle to succeed and growing up amongst the knives. The book pays tribute to the colorful characters that contributed to the success and failure of this American business. The story also addresses how and a failure to modernize can lead to the fall of an American Company. It is simply written as the author takes you on a lively tour, room by room, of the factory. In detail, the author describes each piece of machinery and the processes used by Colonial Knife to manufacture its’ products. There are many pages containing full color pictures of some of Colonial Knife Company’s creations and memorabilia.
Mr. Paolantonio also shares more of the history of this former American icon via a popular blog myfamilybusinessbook.wordpress.com. The book also has a growing audience at a fan page on Face Book. Mr. Paolantonio may be reached via email at myfamilybusinessbook@gmail.com
Boring Loosers and Knives
The Value Of Communicating With Workers
The Value Of Communicating With Workers
The Value Of Communicating With Workers
” People would be so happy to see an owner interested in what they were doing, and it made them feel important. You know why? Because they were important. Every person, every machine, every operation was important. Everything absolutely fascinated me, and people knew it. When they saw me , they would say they were seeing my granddad, Fred. I was proud of them and what they were doing. Do you think my uncles at the country club cared about these people? Not a chance. They used to laugh at me for talking to them. Once my father saw me in the factory talking to people and he pulled me aside and said ” What are you doing? Those are workers, we don’t talk to them!”
Some friends recently wrote a book about the power of communication in business. It’s entitled “The Power Within Internal Communications, An Executive’s Edge In Business Strategy. ( http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0109912049/The-Power-Within.aspx) “In modern business or any organization, there is no such thing as a second class citizen. Everyone has a critical role and shares in the failures or success.”
It’s too bad that my father and uncle didn’t have a chance to read it. If they had then perhaps they could have appreciated how very critical communication with workers was to the success of Colonial Knife Company.
MY FAMILY BUSINESS, COLONIAL KNIFE 