2024 GEC 78 Bullet End Barlow

[hsherzfeld]

I just ordered my second GEC knife, a 78 Northfield in cocobolo.

 

[Angry Angus]

I just ordered my second GEC knife, a 78 Northfield in cocobolo.

I'm excited for you. But stop! Stop now. Run!

 

[CuzDoug85]

The two winners of the recent run of #78 American Ja...I mean bullet end barlow's!

 

[mrknife]

nice! im a fan of smooth white bone, but boy were those pricey! too rich for my blood

 

[Plantman]

The two winners of the recent run of #78 American Ja...I mean bullet end barlow's!
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The Northwest Knives specimen is definitely the best 78 bullet barlow SFOs!

 

[Wharn]

I just got back from a 3 week trip and had these waiting for me. The GunStock Jack’s SFO is stunning. The Cocobolo is very nice as well. gunstockjack really knocked it out of the park with this SFO.

 

[hsherzfeld]

 

[hsherzfeld]

 

[black mamba]

I do really like that greenish Richlite.

 

[hsherzfeld]

I do really like that greenish Richlite.

In person, mine is more navy blue than green. I like it as well.

 

[TouhouFan]

I just bought up one of these in Cocobolo, Northfield. Just like the picture above, excited to get one. It’s not a Jack, the bolster is too long. I wouldn’t say it’s totally a barlow either, even though Bill calls it one.

I do agree with the sentiment that if Bill calls it a barlow, it’s a barlow. However, I think this is more or a hybrid between a Jack and a Barlow.

I have seen a few antique barlows that do have a shorter bolster. However this one has a noticeably short bolster to cover ratio when compared to other barlows. Still, I agree with Bill. I think he may be having fun with this, knowing it will drive discussion on the topic.

I don’t particularly mind if it’s a jack or a barlow, I want to carry it, and the pattern is nice. Seems like a good size too. I’ll snap a photo once it arrives.

 

[hsherzfeld]

I just bought up one of these in Cocobolo, Northfield. Just like the picture above, excited to get one. It’s not a Jack, the bolster is too long. I wouldn’t say it’s totally a barlow either, even though Bill calls it one.

I do agree with the sentiment that if Bill calls it a barlow, it’s a barlow. However, I think this is more or a hybrid between a Jack and a Barlow.

I have seen a few antique barlows that do have a shorter bolster. However this one has a noticeably short bolster to cover ratio when compared to other barlows. Still, I agree with Bill. I think he may be having fun with this, knowing it will drive discussion on the topic.

I don’t particularly mind if it’s a jack or a barlow, I want to carry it, and the pattern is nice. Seems like a good size too. I’ll snap a photo once it arrives.

Maybe we need a new term, like “half-bolster Barlow”.

 

[TouhouFan]

Maybe we need a new term, like “half-bolster Barlow”.

Barlow Jack perhaps

 

[black mamba]

How about Barsortalow.

 

[TouhouFan]

How about Barsortalow.

 

[#23]

There once was a knife known as Jack

There once was a knife known as Jack
Until GEC gave it hack
Bill shortened the end
And rounded it then
It’s the Bullet End Barlow Jack

It stirred up debate and chatter
Said some with Bill what’s the matter
Randy chimed in
And said with a grin
It’s like we’ve become the Mad Hatter

Its got a great clip and pen
But that’s by no means the end
They’ve wrapped 'round the spring
And what did that bring?
Good heft as it filled in the end

With aesthetics so grand
And covers not bland
Whiskey barrel oak
Add in Rozee’s joke
All to be held in the hand

Inevitable I suppose
Came all of the SFOs
It’s not just a tool
But a gentleman’s jewel
And which of those gems had I chose?

Smooth white bone
Is the hound’s tooth’s home
Fit and finish so fine
It had to be mine
Northwest’s SFO I now own

It’s National Knife Day today
Much to my wallet’s dismay
But for me there’s no sorrow
I bought a Bullet End Barlow
And in my pocket it stays

 

[TouhouFan]

There once was a knife known as Jack

There once was a knife known as Jack
Until GEC gave it hack
Bill shortened the end
And rounded it then
It’s the Bullet End Barlow Jack

It stirred up debate and chatter
Said some with Bill what’s the matter
Randy chimed in
And said with a grin
It’s like we’ve become the Mad Hatter

Its got a great clip and pen
But that’s by no means the end
They’ve wrapped 'round the spring
And what did that bring?
Good heft as it filled in the end

With aesthetics so grand
And covers not bland
Whiskey barrel oak
Add in Rozee’s joke
All to be held in the hand

Inevitable I suppose
Came all of the SFOs
It’s not just a tool
But a gentleman’s jewel
And which of those gems had I chose?

Smooth white bone
Is the hound’s tooth’s home
Fit and finish so fine
It had to be mine
Northwest’s SFO I now own

It’s National Knife Day today
Much to my wallet’s dismay
But for me there’s no sorrow
I bought a Bullet End Barlow
And in my pocket it stays

Alright, the thread can’t get any better. Lock it up mods.

 

[Old Engineer]

Bill can call his 78 a Barlow but I tell people , when they ask , that it is a Bullet End Jack . I do not keep it with my Barlows but I still like it a lot and carry it very often .

Harry

 

[TouhouFan]

Bill can call his 78 a Barlow but I tell people , when they ask , that it is a Bullet End Jack . I do not keep it with my Barlows but I still like it a lot and carry it very often .

Harry

It does make me wonder why he called it a Barlow as well. It is certainly more Jack than Barlow. Wish I could ask him personally, since there has been so much discussion on it.

 

[GaiusJulius]

This pattern is pretty much the spittin’ image of the old “jumbo jack.” Oddly enough it never appealed to me as a standard bolster but as a jumbo I’ve fallen for it. Decidedly “not” a Barlow, IMO. But words are words and we can call things what we like. If Bill wants to call it or market it as a Barlow (a name which is highly sought after these days!) he has IMO as much right as anyone, and more than most, to do so. I’ll politely disagree, and we’ll all be happy