Green is beautiful_Queen Barlow 85th Anniversary

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Hi guys,
hope you like the green color :-) Me, I like it!

Let’s go to the business: my Queen 85th Anniversary Barlow. It’s a limited edition, mine it’s the number 215/300

The handles are in green jigged bone (cow bone), with a Stanhope lens - see here for details http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanhope_(optical_bijou) – which is a top class detail IMHO. Stanhope lenses were invented in the mid-1800s by Lord Charles Stanhope in England, the viewing end of the lens is convex, and allows for high magnification in such a short focal length. A picture of the Queen City founders is featured in the Stanhope lens of this knife (note: some pocketknives from mid XIX had Stanhope lens with al sort of subjects). That’s the picture you may see looking at the Stanhope lens


Specs of the knife:
Blade length: 4" (10.16 cm)
Blade material: 1095 tool steel (carbon)
Handle material: Green jigged bone
Overall length: 8.88" (22.56 cm)
Folded length: 4.88" (12.40 cm)
Bolster: Nickel Silver
Weight: 4.40 ounces (124.74 grams)

Half stop, the slip it’s really tough, not a nail breaker, but really strong


The folded knife



Shape of the blade, a typical clip point in 1095 steel


Fit and finish are just great on this Queen Barlow



The knife has nickel silver bolster, engraved 1922-2007; of course being a real Barlow the bolsters are just huge


Certificate of authenticity, it’s a nice addiction to the package


Handling the knife, the tear-drop shape of the handle is comfortable


In summary: a top-end class knife, whit some great features.

Ciao,
Alfredo
 
Sweet I was totally unaware of this knife. It looks very nice. Considering its limited edition, do you plan to use it?

Ed J
 
Very nice Alfredo, your photos are always a joy to look at :)
 
Lovely knife
A special bone and color

I have an S&M Congress whittler in Green Jigged bone
 
A very nice knife, congrats Alfredo!

I like the green dial Alpinist too, fantastic watch and a nice touch. It really helped me get an understanding of the size of the knife.
 
zippofan said:
A very nice knife, congrats Alfredo!

I like the green dial Alpinist too, fantastic watch and a nice touch. It really helped me get an understanding of the size of the knife.
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ahaha, I'm an "Alpinist" fan, I have 4 Seiko Alpinist!
 
Thanks guys. It's my first knife whit a Stanhope lens, asking myself if you have some and want to post pics? I'm courious about it :-)
 
The Stanhope lens is a fascinating feature, would love to see more of them :thumbup:
 
Nice knife!...but isnt that watch supposed to be a Panerai...you being in Italy and all...:p
 
Yes Sir! That´s a nice knife. Jigged Bone and even in green :D and a Barlow shape... I really like it very much... :bee:
 
Thank guys!

I like Seiko and Omega watches, I'm afraid :-) Panerai is way too big for my taste :-)

Andi, yiu have a PM mate
 
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