Blade Forums Spring Street Barlow (BF Knife 2021)

[yablanowitz]

I think end caps look just fine on a barlow:

https://imgur.com/d7QQLbD

https://imgur.com/52S7Rno

I'd call those swell-end jacks, not Barlows. They lack the extended bolster that is the defining feature of a Barlow knife.

But what do I know.

 

[dsutton24]

I'd call those swell-end jacks, not Barlows. They lack the extended bolster that is the defining feature of a Barlow knife.

But what do I know.

Kind of like the GEC 25 Barlow?

 

[Jack Black]

I could be wrong, I'm getting senile.

You're not alone!

 

[LastRodeo]

Kind of like the GEC 25 Barlow?

All three of these are on the #25 frame, but only two are barlows.

 

[dsutton24]

Okay. Generally GEC is the final word on anything pocket knife related. But, since I'm making the argument I'm not going to win.

So...

Are the swell end jacks similar enough to what you folks want to call a Barlow that you can imagine that end caps on a Barlow would look good?

 

[Jack Black]

Okay. Generally GEC is the final word on anything pocket knife related. But, since I'm making the argument I'm not going to win.

So...

Are the swell end jacks similar enough to what you folks want to call a Barlow that you can imagine that end caps on a Barlow would look good?

Barlows are a clearly defined pattern. They have an extended front bolster. They do not have end caps

 

[JoKr]

All three of these are on the #25 frame, but only two are barlows.
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and the Bulldog Brand SFO is my Fav

 

[JohnDF]

Here y'all go... nobody has to imagine any more.

 

[Rookie82]

Barlows are a clearly defined pattern. They have an extended front bolster. They do not have end caps

Bingo. There are a few different knife patterns can be turned into a barlow style knife.

 

[dsutton24]

Here y'all go... nobody has to imagine any more.

Okay! What is it?

 

[JohnDF]

Okay! What is it?

Hammer Brand Barlow... with end caps.

 

[dsutton24]

Hammer Brand Barlow... with end caps.

Thanks! One's on the way.

 

[JohnDF]

Thanks! One's on the way.

I always thought they were pretty cool.

 

[Chief]

 

[mrknife]

Here y'all go... nobody has to imagine any more.

well ill be darned!

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I’ve got some really nice folders in my lineup and I’ve got to say, I own less than a handful of traditional knives and this knife has been in my pocket 99% of the time since I received it. At work, in the kitchen, around the house. I strop it every few days after putting a good edge on it and it performs amazing. By far one of my favorites. The patina is nice too! Fairly even.

 

[Jack Black]

Here y'all go... nobody has to imagine any more.

Isn't that just a one piece-stamping?

They used the same arrangement on Fish Knives, as did Jowika and Richards. Many of the so-called Barlows produced in Sheffield in the latter half of the 20th century, and more recently, have short bolsters, some even have 'Barlow' stamped on the side

 

[Johnnythefox]

You can can paint stripes on a horse and call it a zebra it’s still a horse.

 

[mbkr]

I ca

Isn't that just a one piece-stamping?

They used the same arrangement on Fish Knives, as did Jowika and Richards. Many of the so-called Barlows produced in Sheffield in the latter half of the 20th century, and more recently, have short bolsters, some even have 'Barlow' stamped on the side

Is "one piece stamping" the same as shell construction? IIRC, Hammer Brand was made by Imperial who made a lot of shell constructed knives.

 

[yablanowitz]

Okay! What is it?

It's a shell handle swell end jack pretending to be a Barlow. In spite of the name stamped on it, it still doesn't have the extended bolster of a Barlow, just a hollow shell that doesn't reinforce the pivot area.