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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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waynorth
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I asked Tony Bose about the backspring pin being a pivot, and in his opinion it is not!
(So I sit here eating crow!) Tony's opinion is, that all the movement is in the flex of the spring, so the pinned area doesn't move discernably, but provides a stable point, so the spring flexes forward of the pin. Rats!! I hate being wrong
. But you gotta live and learn!
So, it seems a Barlow has but one real pivot pin; obviously, the one through the blades and top bolster.
(So I sit here eating crow!) Tony's opinion is, that all the movement is in the flex of the spring, so the pinned area doesn't move discernably, but provides a stable point, so the spring flexes forward of the pin. Rats!! I hate being wrong
. But you gotta live and learn!So, it seems a Barlow has but one real pivot pin; obviously, the one through the blades and top bolster.
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I asked Tony Bose about the backspring pin being a pivot, and in his opinion it is not!
(So I sit here eating crow!) Tony's opinion is, that all the movement is in the flex of the spring, so the pinned area doesn't move discernably, but provides a stable point, so the spring flexes forward of the pin. Rats!! I hate being wrong
So, it seems a Barlow has but one real pivot pin; obviously, the one through the blades and top bolster.
Charlie I wasn't trying to prove anybody wrong and you don't have to say you was. I knew and I wasn't going to argue the point.
Thanks..
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Yes they are built tough in every respect with very high quality. They remind me of a good custom built slipjoint. A lot of attention to detail fit and finish wise. Nice close tolerances all around. Solid and consistent snap on both blades and perfect half stops! And its a pocket honey at 3 inches closed.
Charlie,
Which ones did you snag for yourself?
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waynorth
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Nice one's Charlie! Did you take note of the thinner spring and pen blade on the new version, at least now you don't need a block and tackle to open it!!
Eric
I don't have any trouble with the thicker spring Eric - - yet! Maybe when I get as old as Fran I will
!But it is true that the thinner spring with a little less resistance, is more proportionate to the size of the blade.:thumbup:
Oh..I love your new Avi..although I think you would make a better looking St. Nick than the guy in the picture.. Keep posting those great knives!!
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Nice RCC Barlow, Navihawk! I like that jigging on the handle.
Queen made knife I believe. Is the steel in that one D-2?
I did a quick look around Charlie. It's 420hc. It's definately a Queen. It has the queen stamp on one side. The jigging on it is really different.
Steve
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waynorth
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Charlie I wasn't trying to prove anybody wrong and you don't have to say you was. I knew and I wasn't going to argue the point.
Thanks..
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d.parkerDarrell, I've found that being able to admit when I am wrong allows my education to continue!!:thumbup: Doesn't mean I like it, but who does??
Randy, I've spent a lot of time/energy/money looking for those knives; but so have you!!
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