Barlow? Share all your Barlows here.

[Dr. Mudd]

Dammit, why'd y'all have to do that?

Now I gotta try to find myself a good Barlow that I can afford, preferably one with a spearpoint main blade. I haven't had a Barlow of any style or brand in some years now, so it's time to rectify that situation I think. As I've said too many times probably, I really like old, traditional designs.

 

[smiling-knife]

Love those old English barlows Tony. Interesting and unusual designs. Look to be in fantastic condition too.

Another great Queen Thomason.

You all have shown some great knives. I definitely need to add some to my collection. Thanks.

 

[sunnyd]

Love those old English barlows Tony. Interesting and unusual designs. Look to be in fantastic condition too.

Another great Queen Thomason..

I absolutely concur!. They are so fine indeed.

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Here is an early Bob Cargill, in fact it doesn't even have a pattern number on it. I wonder how common that was for these knives. Perhaps Mr. McGreg or could chime in to add any knowledge on this point if he would be so kind.

 

[El Lobo]

So many really cool Barlows, I'm drooling here.

Here is a BIG boy made for A. G. Russell by Camillus...

Bill

 

[Blues]

I believe Queen made this Russell 100 year commemorative model in '75.

Rob, that one should have been made by Schrade.

On another note, my buddy from Russell wrote me today and told me that he won this single "clip point spear blade, pattern #65", over on an auction site and tells me if it passes muster it will be heading down to NC to keep my Daddy Barlow company. He tells me that this is the "benchmark" Russell Barlow.

Unfortunately, this poor picture of the pile side is all I have to work with for now but I thought I'd share.

 

[barny]

Sorry for horrible pics, but heres my small barlow collection, but it is missing two more jackmasters. Top to Bottom-Case Barlow-thanks to SunnyD for identifying, Imperial Jackermaster barlow, Imperial Mark Twain barlow, and lastly another jackmaster.

 

[Blues]

That daddy is a grand-daddy now Blues! Really nice!!

Thanks, Charlie. Your collection of Barlows is amazing! I'm blown away. :thumbup:

 

[El Lobo]

I too, believe the Russell reproductions, that Mr. Thomason displayed, were made by Schrade. 12,000 in the issue, with the first 2,000 in a pouch and box. No matter, a real nice knife for sure.
The 1998 reproductions I showed earlier, were made by Colonial. Sunken joint, as waynorth described, on the small Barlow. Very nice compared to most Colonials I've seen.

One more here. Lowly, but still a Barlow, a Diamond Edge...

NEXT!

Bill

 

[Blues]

The 1998 reproductions I showed earlier, were made by Colonial. Sunken joint, as waynorth described, on the small Barlow. Very nice compared to most Colonials I've seen.


Bill

Bill,

Here's some info on the 1998 versions made by Colonial based on info from my source at Dexter-Russell.

The blades are 440A.

As Colonial was in financial difficulty when they produced the barlows, the blades were stamped by Dexter-Russell using their own steel from AK Steel in Coshocton ,Ohio. They (Dexter-Russell) also supplied the steel for and stamped the springs.

Interesting the things you learn along the way. :thumbup:

 

[fewpop]

Wow! Great knives and pictures you guys. Wish I had one to share, but I happen to be Barlow-less at the moment.

Terrific thread sunnyd, and a real good opportunity for folks like me to learn more about the venerable Barlows. :thumbup:

 

[jivedaddy]

I only have one-a Cripple Creek:

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Well, I have a few around. As for stories. The one I told on the first knife thread is about it. The short version. I got a Case XX, pre-USA stamp from a neighbor who tried to guide my outdoor interest a little when I was a young man on the farm. It got stolen some years later. I was lamenting that old knife with a fellow on here. Next thing I know, I have one in the mail from him that is much like the one that was stolen. So now this one is appreciated times two or three, or more. Thanks, Charlie. You're a generous fellow yourself. It's the one at the top of the circle.

This one sees some jeans pocket time now and then. It carries surprisingly well in my front jeans pocket. Kind of feels nice holding a big slippy sometimes.

Too many great Barlows on here to even start commenting at this point. A lot of really nice ones, from basic to custom. :thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

I only have one-a Cripple Creek:

If you can only have one, it may as well be a CC! Nice!

 

[waynorth]

I absolutely concur!. They are so fine indeed.

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Here is an early Bob Cargill, in fact it doesn't even have a pattern number on it. I wonder how common that was for these knives. Perhaps Mr. McGreg or could chime in to add any knowledge on this point if he would be so kind.

What a nice knife sunny! You know I love old Cargills; what do I have to give to trade you for it??

 

[waynorth]

Glad you still got that one Amos! It belongs in your house (or pocket!)!
I love this thread; may it go on forever!!

 

[El Lobo]

I only have one-a Cripple Creek:

Yeah, that may be...but, you've got 5 Siglo #1s and 5 great panetelas to ease the pain.

Bill

 

[jivedaddy]

Yeah, that may be...but, you've got 5 Siglo #1s and 5 great panetelas to ease the pain.

Bill

For sure!! i'm not frettin' over it!!! There are some great lookin Barlows in this thread for sure!!

 

[kamagong]

I wish modern makers still made single blade barlows, I'd snatch one up in a heartbeat.

 

[PhilL]

I've posted all of my Barlows before, but don't mind showing them again..

You guys have some wonderful pieces.

 

[jivedaddy]

Very nice PhiL-that large stag Russell is amazing!!!