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Morablades

Morablades

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my first Barlow. Just got back from a gunshow. A guy sold me on this 1980's Case Appaloosa Barlow for $45. I couldn't turn it down. Looking forward to carrying this one. Anyone else EDC a Barlow on a regular basis? If so feel free to show it off here.
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I don't carry one, I don't own one, but they sure look pretty! The Barlow is probably my next pattern to try out. Thanks for sharing!
 
Congratulations! Barlows are the greatest!
 
Good deal on a very nice Barlow! I recently picked up a couple used Barlows on __bay. I have the same pattern (#45 I think), but with black bone scales and a spear master blade instead of the clip blade (45-'64 vintage). Makes for a great EDC knife.:thumbup:

I also love the #05 Barlow pattern with razor and pen blades. I'm trying to put together a collection from different decades (only have two so far). I'll try to post a couple pictures later.
 
don't have a barlow, but they look like good solid using knives...

it is high on the list of patterns to try out.

that bone looks really good.
 
Praxis said:
Good deal on a very nice Barlow! I recently picked up a couple used Barlows on __bay. I have the same pattern (#45 I think), but with black bone scales and a spear master blade instead of the clip blade (45-'64 vintage). Makes for a great EDC knife.:thumbup:

I also love the #05 Barlow pattern with razor and pen blades. I'm trying to put together a collection from different decades (only have two so far). I'll try to post a couple pictures later.
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I almost bought a spear blade barlow in bone stag. It was a tough decision. Nice collection.
 
Very nice Barlow!!! I EDC several from time to time and really enjoy. Easy pocket carry. I'd say you got a great deal.

Enjoy,

Paul
 
Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm enjoying so far. Doing some work in the veggie garden. Just cut myself, didn't enjoy that.
 
I have a Henckles single blade barlow with stag. I carry it from time to time in my casual rotation.
 
That's a good looking barlow. Nice find. I have a few barlows myself and they are good using knives. I bet it will become a favorite.:thumbup:
 
There is one downfall. I guess between the excitement and my cranky daughter I didn't realize it at first. The joints are tight as hell that my thumb nail is sore. Any suggestions to help ease this tight slip? Thanks.
 
I use Tuf-Glide. I'd try that and work the joint for a while. It'll probably loosen up over time but it may take a while.
My new custom barlow from Ray Smith has a spring like that. I like the tension but I definitely felt it after several openings and closings.
 
Don't worry about using only Tuf-Glide. I'm sure Break-Free or other light machine oil would probably work as well.

Otherwise, I'd post a question over in the "maintenance" section. Seem to be a lot of innovative folks over there.
 
I did post it there. I have a lot of stuff at work too that I may be able to use. Thanks again.
 
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