Make Mine Automatic
By Tim Stetzer, Tactical Knives Magazine, January 2014Blackie Collins Signature SeriesAutos and Keychain blades that continue the legacy of a lost craftsmanColonial Knife has a long history of producing both commercial and military knives. It has had greatsuccess with its M鈥724 autos, which are essentially updated MC鈥1 parachute knives that Colonialrevamped with modern materials and construction techniques. As popular as the knives were with themilitary, Colonial鈥檚 Steve Paolantonio knew there was more potential in the design for the commercialmarket. He just needed the touch of an expert designer to bring it the next level.Fast鈥恌orward to 2011 and a fortuitous meeting with renowned knife鈥恉esigner Walter 鈥淏lackie鈥 Collinsduring a popular East Coast knife show. Steve and Blackie hit it off, and along...