Fun or Crazy knives

It is possible that one is ligit.
Both tangs say "Colonial".
The screwdriver blade fits inside the handle and its back spring.

Colonial did make hollow bolster knives, it wasn't just Imperial/ post depression Hammer Brand who made them.
Colonial also made hollow bolster advertising knives.
(I've no idea if Imperial or Colonial made more hollow bolster advertising knives.)

Is the tab blade lock for the clip point or screwdriver blade? (looks like it does)
If the screwdriver, seems more likely to be ligit.

Can tell it is a hollow bolster/shell construction knife by one feature they all share, regardless of who made it:
No visible backspring center pin.
 
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A "funny" knife for you:
The Swing Blade Pattern/Design actually dates to turn of 19th and 20th centuries; not as some claim to the 1950's.
This particular one even has a cap lifter!😳
Since the two handle sections are pivoted 90 degrees apart, there is less than zero chance of the blade accidentally closing during use.

Other recent manufacturers include but is not limited to both Remington and Winchester (1970's and 1980's) Bench Made (this century) and Rough Ryder. (post 2020)
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How about a combination folding knife and slingshot/catapult? 😁👍
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Slingshot/catapult fork can be removed with the push of a button, to swap in a "glass breaker" at will. (Or the other way around.)

Having never had use for the "glass breaker" to date, I don't know if it is properly hardened and tempered for the job, or if it is more for looks than functionality.
My guess is "looks". 🙄

For what it is worth, the slingshot/catapult is functional.

I'm sure that with the correct ammo, a skilled shooter (that does NOT include me at this time, by the way. 🤨🥺) could send a bunny or tree rat to the "happy forest" if stranded/lost in the field ... or during a normal camping/hiking/out in the Wild Boonies/Sticks adventure ...

However, a different knife blade (clip point; spear point/Spey; or drop point) would be preferable to the Tanto for peeling and gutting that breakfast/lunch/or supper, and/or for cleaning any fish speared using the slingshot/catapult ... or caught with rod n reel or a cane pole . 🤔😇
 
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