Barlow

DR.BOOM

DR.BOOM

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What can some of the experts here tell me about BARLOW knives? An older brand I'm sure. My uncle and I both have one and I actually really like it. I can't find info on it though.
 
hi dr. boom. i've heard the pattern was invented by an englishman about 150 yrs. back. barlow is decriptive of a knife pattern & barlows have been made by dozens of companies. look on the knife tang & you will probably find manufac. name. --dennis
 
Howdy Boom, Welcome aboard.
There's a whole forum dedicated to the discussion of traditional style pocket knives. Y'all should visit.
BladeForums.com > Knife Specific Discussion > Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=773

As Dennis said, "Barlow" is generally known as a pattern rather than a brand.

At the time the Barlow pattern first appeared (several hundred years ago), pocket knife frames were forged by hand and the bolster was part of the frame. The longer larger bolsters on a Barlow made for a stronger knife that was easier to make. So the early Barlows were strong working knives.

Here's a link with more information:
http://www.barlow-knives.com/history.htm


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