Does anyone know this Barlow ?

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Just got this on the big auction for virtually nothing. It's pretty well built, all carbon steel, ebony scales,
unused and unmarked. It feels like a 60s/70s knife to me. The fact that it has no mark is puzzling. Was thinking
that maybe it was a giveaway from a trade mag of some type and possibly American made. Does anyone remember
such a giveaway? Thanks folks

Best regards

Robin



 
Wow! Unfortunately I can't really be of assistance with an ID, but man, that thing certainly does look like a quality piece. Good luck with your hunt for info.

<paging Mr. Campagna to the white courtesy phone. Mr. Campagna to the white courtesy phone, please...>
 
Parke1 said:
Wow! Unfortunately I can't really be of assistance with an ID, but man, that thing certainly does look like a quality piece. Good luck with your hunt for info.

<paging Mr. Campagna to the white courtesy phone. Mr. Campagna to the white courtesy phone, please...>
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It's really not bad, a very solid knife and sharp as a razor. It reminds me of a Colonial knife in a way but i'm not sure if they ever build a knife this solid.

Best regards

Robin
 
Colonial built some very solid knives, Barlow's included in their high-end Old Cutler line and their custom RAP line. This is a RAP Barlow, circa 1981, for comparison. OH

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No insight to offer, but that's a great looking knife. Barehead ebony makes for a classy look IMO. Looks like whoever made it knew what they were doing, and the lack of a mark is probably what let you get such a good deal on it. :thumbup:

Old Hunter said:
This is a RAP Barlow, circa 1981, for comparison. OH
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I really like the color and jigging on that handle.
 
Old Hunter said:
Colonial built some very solid knives, Barlow's included in their high-end Old Cutler line and their custom RAP line. This is a RAP Barlow, circa 1981, for comparison. OH

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Thanks OH, that looks very much like this one. Did they build this line in carbon steel? Is yours stainless? Have you seen them without a mark?

Thanks and best regards

Robin
 
Thanks gents for the complements on my RAP Barlow. The RAP line was hand built by Robert A "Bobby" Paolantonio (RAP) of Colonial Cutlery - some main blades have tang stamps with the RAP stamp, some such as this Barlow, used Old Cutler blades - the blades are of carbon steel. All of their knives (Colonial, Ranger, Old Cutler, RAP) I have seen have been marked; normally the secondary blade has a patent number stamped on it. Not sure if my knife has steel or brass liners, will have to dig it out and look. OH
 
Just dug it out - 3 brass liners. By the way, Bobby could answer your questions concerning whether or not it is of Colonial parentage. You can find him on the Colonial sub-forum at AAPK, he posts as Bonfire Bob. OH
 
Thanks so much for your help OH I appreciate it very much. That RAP is a beautiful knife, wonderful red scales. I'll check with Bobby on AAPK.

Best regards

Robin
 
I am no expert but the blade shape and long pull do not remind me of anything of colonial heritage.

The old cutler knives I have are stainless but I have seen them in carbon...I think.

This may be a good one to post in Levine's sub-foeum.
 
JustinR said:
I am no expert but the blade shape and long pull do not remind me of anything of colonial heritage.

The old cutler knives I have are stainless but I have seen them in carbon...I think.

This may be a good one to post in Levine's sub-foeum.
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Bernard is around but not commenting often, pretty quiet there. I'll see if Bobby Paolantonio has an answer.

Best regards

Robin
 
Hi Robin.

Could you post a picture with the main blade fully open?
It looks like a Camillus made knife by the location of the back spring pivot pin. Look at the difference in OH's and yours. Also, am I seeing grind marks where the tang stamp should be?

Regards,
mj
 
Markesharp said:
Hi Robin.

Could you post a picture with the main blade fully open?
It looks like a Camillus made knife by the location of the back spring pivot pin. Look at the difference in OH's and yours. Also, am I seeing grind marks where the tang stamp should be?

Regards,
mj
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Hi Mark
My camera just died. The rear pin and the back spring pin are in different positions. The tangs haven't been reground, same polish as is on the blade faces.

Best regards

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
Hi Mark
My camera just died. The rear pin and the back spring pin are in different positions. The tangs haven't been reground, same polish as is on the blade faces.

Best regards

Robin
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Okay. When the main blade is fully open, is the blade spine flush with the back spring?
 
Okay. Here is what I think. This is a Camillus made Barlow for the green and yellow Remington delrin handled knives made in the 80'sto 90's. There was no bolster stamp and a "Remington" shield was put into the handles. I am guessing that it was re-handled in wood as the pins are hammered and filed compared to being spun (domed). This is just my guess based on observation, and the lack of a tang stamp is puzzling.

Regards,
mj
 
I don't think the Remington knives by Camillus were all carbon steel construction and I'm pretty sure it hasn't been apart.

R
 
Here is a Keen Kutter that I re-handled. The spear blade resembles yours and the pen on mine was broken. Notice the back spring pin location is the same also.


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Thats a nice Barlow there Robin.

Im just wondering about the manufacturer, OH may be on to something about it being a Colonial, but I cant see the colour of the pins on the Bolster - this may be of German manufacture - some of the slightly early German ( Solingen ) knives were incredibly built.

This Barlow is a Beauty - a nice score, lets not forget Camillus as a possibility here as well.

Not a Barlow - but just getting back to the Old Cutter OH posted - I received this lovely one from Paul - Carbon Blades - a very sturdy well constructed knife!! I love this sort of thing!!!


Edit - I have just quickly re-read the thread, Marksharp has already commented on the possibility of Camillus, I too thouight about the re-handling, because the pins are not Spun - doesnt mean its a re-handle job?,many Ebony, African Blackwood scales are finished flat like this and not Spun in the Factory - I really dont know - but its things like this that make collecting these great knives such a great past-time, Robin my friend - thank you for showing this great knife!

Also - on the note of Bernard not commenting much on his forum - I too have noted this - and it does stand out - maybe someone should ask the question - as it is Bernards Forum - and people do appreciate HIS knowledge that he feely gives- as also the knowledgeable others who contribute often there.
 
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Hi Duncan, thanks for your comments. The german pin thing is moot though as the entire knife is carbon steel including the pivot.
It's nice user and was cheap as dirt :D

Best regards Duncan

Robin

Bernard is around a few times a week and I spoke with him a while ago when he did an appraisal for me. Maybe he's writing another book. I do miss his curgudgeonly self though.
 
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