Boker 494 Barlow

[TLARbb]

Anybody got one and can tell me something about it. Mainly want to know about the main blade. I have a 492 with a spear and a 493 with a clip, but I don't know what the 494 is supposed to be. I have one coming to me, but the condition and shape of the edge does not tell me whether it was a spear or sheepsfoot to begin with. I'm going to try to convince it that it was a sheepsfoot or even a wharncliffe shape instead of a spear. Don't know how that will work out, but it might help me understand what it used to be if someone can steer me in the right direction on it.

Here's a pic that shows what the blade looks like now.

Ed

 

[DaveT63]

I can't speak for certain until I can dig mine out, which won't be till next weekend, but I do believe that used to be a sheep foot blade. I'm sure someone else can answer definitively before I can get back home though.

 

[TLARbb]

Thanks Dave. I was hoping that was the case. I should have it today and close examination should confirm it. - Ed