First Barlow?

[Bartleby]

But take a look at Rough Rider's Barlows too. Great handle choices, tidy finish and their stainless is very respectable, a decently turned out knife from China.

Are they making Utica's outsourced version? I have noticed that the RR seems to be based on rounded form of the Utica Kutmaster design, even the placement of the pins is very similar.

 

[deltaboy]

Get an Imperial or Colonial!

 

[willard0341]

Like several people have stated you can't hardly go wrong with a boker. I am not to keen on the plus but it is all preference

 

[steve-in-kville]

Lots of great photos! Thanks for the input.

 

[Bartleby]

Like several people have stated you can't hardly go wrong with a boker. I am not to keen on the plus but it is all preference

It would be interesting to compare the German, Argentine, and Chinese made versions. I always thought the Argentine made ones were well done and interesting.

 

[Bugdoc]

I'd second Case. I have two, an old carbon steel sawn bone and a bit newer SS Appaloosa bone, both very solid, and can often be found on the big E auction site for less than a GEC. I really don't mind their SS on a traditional knife either.

Also, to grab a sentence or two, highlight your selection, then choose the Quote or Reply that appears.

 

[19-3ben]

Steve- I tried to send you a message but your inbox is full. Drop me a line.

Lots of great photos! Thanks for the input.

 

[jc57]

I believe CASE discoed Barlows around 2010-2013.. John

This is correct. I have a Case Barlow from 2008 in my hand right now, and I have seen them with 2010 tang stamps, though I don't recall any later than that. I think the larger, single-blade Grandaddy Barlow may have survived until 2012.

You can probably still find them for sale on the big auction web site though I am guessing prices have crept up except maybe for user-quality knives.