Barlow restoration for CJZ!

[9blades]

Well, a few weeks ago CJZ was up in flordia on vacation, apparently he stopped by a bunch of antique malls and cleaned them all out. while we were talking over PM he asked me if I wanted a Barlow under the condition I would have to post a thread in this forum showing me cleaning it up (with plenty of pictures of course!).

it goes without saying I agreed! It was at my door step a few days ago and I was too busy with school to do this thread, but the weekend is here, so let it begin!

First here's how the Barlow was when I got it. (Sorry about the picture quality)

I started by polishing the blades with mother mags aluminum polish. (I forgot to get pictures of polishing the pen blade...)

I wrap a strip of paper towel around a carpenters pencil and apply compound, when it becomes loaded with metal I just rip off the dirty part and re-apply compound.

Here I'm starting on the clip blade and then the tang stamp.

Time to make this Barlow cut! I started with my diamond stones (220, 400, and 600 grit I believe), then onto a hard Arkansas stone, and I finished with my strop. I'm happy to say that it came out quite sharp!

Lastly a bath in some warm soapy water and some oil! (Please no comments about my rug...I don't like it either...)

Finally finished! Here are some pics, this knife gave me a newfound respect for people that take nice pictures of mirror polished bolsters...most of mine were pretty sad. I'm having some problems uploading pictures of the pen blade, Im trying to fix it at the moment.

The only markings I could find are "stag Ireland", if anyone can tell me any history behind this knife I would love to know!

I found this while I was looking for my metal polish, I love how much engineering went into something so simple, same goes for a lot of things from that time period.

I want to thank CJZ (I don't know if he minds if I use his real name so I'm leaving it out) I'm getting a hankering for more traditionals....to start a Case grand daddy Barlow..and a queen half congress...and..and.. really though I love this knife, I'm sure you all can guess what I'm carrying today? :thumbup:

Have a good day everyone!

Kirby

 

[Modoc ED]

Pretty good job. You've taken all the character out of that knife but now there is plenty of room to add your own character to it. That's the kind of knife you want to keep in your collection until you're an old duffer.

 

[r8shell]

Nicely done. (though I probably would have given it the bath before sharpening, since I'm a'scared o' slippery things what are sharp) Either way, it looks great.

 

[CJZ]

This thread makes me smile. Great job with the restoration!

 

[pipedreams308]

Looks great!

 

[9blades]

Pretty good job. You've taken all the character out of that knife but now there is plenty of room to add your own character to it. That's the kind of knife you want to keep in your collection until you're an old duffer.

True. But this one will have quite the character by the time I'm don't with it.

Nicely done. (though I probably would have given it the bath before sharpening, since I'm a'scared o' slippery things what are sharp) Either way, it looks great.

Thank you! I would have, but I put glue under the scales (super glue) and I wanted to give it time to set.

This thread makes me smile. Great job with the restoration!

Your sense of humor makes me smile daily. :thumbup:

Looks great!

Thanks!

 

[Jack Black]

Great job :thumbup:

 

[roseskunk]

The knife is a dandy, but that Esterbrook clip, wow. It's something that simple that really makes me enjoy things from another time. I'm trying to explain to my girlfriend why it is that I like knives so much, and perhaps trying to explain or put it into words myself... there's a nostalgia and romance to it to be sure... I don't know, I guess you either get it or you don't. What I enjoy about this forum is that it seems a lot of you "get it". Thanks.

 

[C Ben Susrool]

Nice restoration. I really appreciate the photos. Thanks !

 

[9blades]

Great job :thumbup:

Thanks!

The knife is a dandy, but that Esterbrook clip, wow. It's something that simple that really makes me enjoy things from another time. I'm trying to explain to my girlfriend why it is that I like knives so much, and perhaps trying to explain or put it into words myself... there's a nostalgia and romance to it to be sure... I don't know, I guess you either get it or you don't. What I enjoy about this forum is that it seems a lot of you "get it". Thanks.

I definelty understand what you mean...I've got a few interesting things sitting on my night stand, I'll post some pics shortly.

Nice restoration. I really appreciate the photos. Thanks !

Thank you! I'm glad you like them.

 

[9blades]

Here's a WEN-MAC mark II. Aluminum, steel, and brass, no plastic here!

These are folding cups, interesting art work and kind of fun to look at.

Last but not least, a hand made (looking) treasure box inlayed with brass. It seems like I found this when I was seven at a garage sale and got it for a dollar.

Hopefully the pictures were enjoyable.

 

[r8shell]

Hopefully the pictures were enjoyable.

They are.
But don't start me on photographing all the neat little tchotchkes I've got sitting around this place.

 

[CJZ]

Here's a WEN-MAC mark II. Aluminum, steel, and brass, no plastic here!

These are folding cups, interesting art work and kind of fun to look at.

Last but not least, a hand made (looking) treasure box inlayed with brass. It seems like I found this when I was seven at a garage sale and got it for a dollar.

Hopefully the pictures were enjoyable.

Those folding cups are cool!