GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

MerryMadMonk said:
Lookin' good, Erik!

Here's Ol' Red...
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Looking good AL! :thumbsup: I’m ashamed that mine doesn’t see more pocket time! :(
 
I have made a commitment to myself that I will not buy another knife until I see a early reserve for the 77 barlows. Ha ha ha! I wonder how long I will have to hold out.
 
Dirk D said:
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Thank God there´s an aftermarket ;-) So I got me a #77 copperhead sawcut bone
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The best traditional out there!! And that copper sawcut is off the charts! Awesome find! Can you tell that you have my favorite knife? Period....Haha. Oh yeah. And can there be a better clip? Not too long but stout.
 
NewBlades16 said:
The best traditional out there!! And that copper sawcut is off the charts! Awesome find! Can you tell that you have my favorite knife? Period....Haha. Oh yeah. And can there be a better clip? Not too long but stout.
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Yeah, I was lucky a knife buddy had to sell this gem because of sad reasons for him, but good ones for me ;-) .
And yeah, is´s really a beauty, well made and absolutely wonderfull designed.
And this brings me into real trouble: shall I use it or just keep it?
 
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Dirk D said:
Yeah, I was lucky a knife buddy had to sell this gem because of sad reasons for him, but good ones for me ;-) .
And yeah, is´s really a beauty, well made and absolutely wonderfull designed.
And this brings me into real troble: shall I use it or just keep it?
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Use it twice!
 
Dirk D said:
Yeah, I was lucky a knife buddy had to sell this gem because of sad reasons for him, but good ones for me ;-) .
And yeah, is´s really a beauty, well made and absolutely wonderfull designed.
And this brings me into real trouble: shall I use it or just keep it?
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For sure use it and enjoy it. It will become a life long companion.
 
Dirk D said:
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Thank God there´s an aftermarket ;-) So I got me a #77 copperhead sawcut bone
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You got a very good one Dirk !!!! Carry it , use it , take care of it , and it will not let you down . In my opinion , they are the perfectly proportioned Barlow for my hands .

Harry
 
The #77 barlow is a pattern I’ve just come to see, but it is quickly taking a front seat! I also like the lines of the 47 Viper, but that clip point barlow is just so sweet looking.
 
JTB_5 said:
The #77 barlow is a pattern I’ve just come to see, but it is quickly taking a front seat! I also like the lines of the 47 Viper, but that clip point barlow is just so sweet looking.
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You are absolutely correct that the 77 Barlow is a nice to have knife . Very sweet looking but a heck of a knife . So are the 47's , 72's , 73's , and 74's plus many others that you will also like . Good luck on your search for them JTB_5 JTB_5 .

Harry
 
Old Engineer said:
You are absolutely correct that the 77 Barlow is a nice to have knife . Very sweet looking but a heck of a knife . So are the 47's , 72's , 73's , and 74's plus many others that you will also like . Good luck on your search for them JTB_5 JTB_5 .

Harry
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Thanks Harry! I’ve seen pictures of the 72, 73, and 74 but they are hard for me to distinguish. I like their appearance though! I tried a beer scout but found it to be a touch short for my liking. When I got a lionsteel roundhead and discovered that it is the same size as a 77 that started my quest . They aren’t cheap, though! I need a second job or greater patience.

~Joshua
 
JTB_5 said:
Thanks Harry! I’ve seen pictures of the 72, 73, and 74 but they are hard for me to distinguish. I like their appearance though! I tried a beer scout but found it to be a touch short for my liking. When I got a lionsteel roundhead and discovered that it is the same size as a 77 that started my quest . They aren’t cheap, though! I need a second job or greater patience.

~Joshua
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This thread that @black mamba started contains a side-by-side of the 73/74, with an appearance and explanation of the difference between the 72/73. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/73-vs-74-comparo.1530477/#post-17575583
 
Just noticed there is a 4th Northwoods release for this year (Hawthorne, Little Bay, Lincoln, and now the 35 frame).

How the hell is it we couldn't get one 77 Barlow!?!?!

That being said I really like my Burlap Hawthorne.
 
texmex03 said:
Just noticed there is a 4th Northwoods release for this year (Hawthorne, Little Bay, Lincoln, and now the 35 frame).

How the hell is it we couldn't get one 77 Barlow!?!?!

That being said I really like my Burlap Hawthorne.
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I don’t know if you’re confusing northwoods with Northfield, but northwoods will never get a barlow on the 77 frame. The 77 barlow is exclusive to mike at CK like the 15 barlow is exclusive to Charlie.
I am disappointed we never got a Northfield barlow this year, but my wallet is happy.
I do hope we end up seeing the clip and coping blade combo next though.
 
SadSappySucker said:
I don’t know if you’re confusing northwoods with Northfield, but northwoods will never get a barlow on the 77 frame. The 77 barlow is exclusive to mike at CK like the 15 barlow is exclusive to Charlie.
I am disappointed we never got a Northfield barlow this year, but my wallet is happy.
I do hope we end up seeing the clip and coping blade combo next though.
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I assumed he was just comparing one dealer's Pattern SFO count to another.
 
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