Hi from Michele,( Bob’s Editor)
Thank you for visiting. We apologize for the delay answering everyone’s questions. Bob has been in the hospital in intensive care since the start of February.As you know from Bob’s book,Bob is our own version of the Bionic Man lugging around all those metal replacement parts. I just got off the phone from speaking with his lovely bride Joanne. He is recovering from his setbacks and hopes to be home soon. Bob being Bob, he was concerned about the backorders of his books and not being in touch with his knife buddies.
Please send good thoughts in his and Joanne’s direction.
Wishing you peace and wellness,
Michele
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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
Boring Loosers and Knives
” I can’t remember how many times either Frank or myself had to pry a knife out of his hands because he constantly threatened to kill himself. This became boring after awhile. I day he just stopped…”
From the book: My Family Business,Colonial Knife Company
Written By Robert A. Paolantonio
My family business book is selling fast!!
Tough Old Italians
“He was another tough old Italian that was handpicked by the old timers.” ” Your screwing me, do it right!” The old men didn’t take any crap from anyone, and they made that quite clear.” ” Back then the boss was the law and if you had a problem with that , there’s the friggin door! Back then they were the law, the only law..”
From the book: “My Family Business, Colonial Knife” written by Robert Anthony Paolantonio
NORTHEAST CUTLERY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION….FIRST BOOK ORDER!!
The NCCA is the association that awarded me my first knife honor back in 1997 for ” Best Customized Factory Knife” !
After receiving his copy of my book, Mr. Arthur Green, President, contacted me. He is the first to place a substantial order for my book ! Mr Green is a very well-known advocate in the knife industry and has been for many years. He is a gentleman that appreciates the value of the historical background of Colonial Knife Company. I can’t wait till he sees the refined Second Edition of “My Family Business”! His intentions are to show my book around at the many knife shows he attends yearly, and bring my work to the knife collecting population!
I am extremely humbled and pleased to receive acknowledgment from such a professional man and organization as The NCCA. With some luck we can expose the history of Colonial Knife Company to the curious readers of America, and the industrial country that are forefathers worked so hard to build.
Thank you Mr. Green and best of luck!! Robert A. Paolantonio R.A.P. Cutler…
MY FAMILY BUSINESS, COLONIAL KNIFE 