Matt, did you re-dye that 2nd run sheepfoot Tan? The scales on that look way richer in color than I remember. If mine had looked anything like that, I would of never had let it go!
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GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions
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Matt_WY
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I purchased the sheepfoot on the forum, as far as I know it has not been re-dyed. Looking at the picture and the actual knife it did photograph a bit on the darker side, but it does have nice color.
GEC seems to be putting them in all the tubes now.
I got my blackwood yesterday. It's great knife, and I'm pretty sure it's a keeper because of some sentimentality I've attached to it. I am uploading a video review now, and will be (hopefully) posting a Knife Thoughts article later today. I don't have any pictures of it without a modern yet, but I will soon.
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interesting, thought it was just Mike at first
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Interesting! That's was a new one to me... I thought it was Mike...
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same, but then i saw one in the 92
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These are the Yankee Barlows I have managed to acquire. ( I would trade the autumn gold for a mint sawcut Beer Scout.)
These are the Yankee Barlows I have managed to acquire. ( I would trade the autumn gold for a mint sawcut Beer Scout.)
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Well, here is mine. I have a decision to make about this knife. It's a great knife but I can't see it as a user. My 77 desert ironwood from the last run is in that role. My 78 American Jack is my user spear. I don't want to accumulate safe queens.
Anyway, the knife is simply awesome. It's instantly a classic with this dye job- a modern antique. The fit and finish is perfect and the talk is incredible. Snaps closed with a rumble. Great job CK and GEC! This is a knife that will be discussed for years to come.
Now, if only there wasn't that mandatory etch........perfection?
Anyway, the knife is simply awesome. It's instantly a classic with this dye job- a modern antique. The fit and finish is perfect and the talk is incredible. Snaps closed with a rumble. Great job CK and GEC! This is a knife that will be discussed for years to come.
Now, if only there wasn't that mandatory etch........perfection?
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AB roll call. Thank you
knifeswapper
for another excellent medium barlow release in 2019 and for selecting AB as one of the handles.
knifeswapper
for another excellent medium barlow release in 2019 and for selecting AB as one of the handles.
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Patina started.
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Is it my old eyes or are the pins a little proud on the bone covers?
The two pins through the springs are spun instead of sanded flat so they don’t sand off the sawcut jigging. So yes they are proud but they’re supposed to be.
Yes, I think the spring pins are proud on the sawcut versions. This was one primary factor in my AB choice, since I frequently use mine as fidget spinners and I much prefer not hitting a pin head all the time. They look great otherwise, I will admit.