I love the Barlow design!!!

[Bill Siegle]

About 45 years ago my Mom gave me my first real knife! A Craftsman Barlow! I carried that knife everywhere and cut and carved miles of materials. Learned a few bloody lessons along the way too! I still vividly recall my Aunt scolding me to hold still while she pried it back open to get it off my finger. Don’t pry with folding knives!!!! This Craftsman is where it all started for me and a lifetime passion for knives! The Craftsman has definitely seen better days but I’d still put it to use again if needed Alongside are two more of my favorites in GEC form The 14 I got because I was patient and fast recently. The 77 came from a wonderful Friend and a little horse swapping. I’ve got a few others but these are my favorites…….so far

Edit to add: I call it a Craftsman but it was made I believe by Sabre. Mom bought it at Sears so I always referred to it as Craftsman

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[SENGVIN]

I got some more for you if you interested

https://imgur.com/a/PQaiNZX

 

[Fodderwing]

Beautiful knives Bill! I couldn't agree more. I am completely smitten by the barlow pattern. After a few years I have narrowed my focus to the barlow. There is an endless ocean of variety.

 

[Angry Waiter]

Beautiful knives Bill! I couldn't agree more. I am completely smitten by the barlow pattern. After a few years I have narrowed my focus to the barlow. There is an endless ocean of variety.

Dwight I find this has happened to me as well. Most of the time I carry a Barlow and a lamb

 

[sceva]

My first real knife was a used Kamp King my Grandfather gave me.



My first NEW knife was a Schmidt & Ziegler Barlow my Dad bought me.

 

[Ernie1980]

I wish I still had my first knife! That SAK went through a lot lol…
Nice group picture, I have a feeling your collection will start to grow quickly now!

 

[Fodderwing]

My first NEW knife was a Schmidt & Ziegler Barlow my Dad bought me.

Those are very well made barlows imho.

 

[cigarrodog]

My first real knife was a used Kamp King my Grandfather gave me.



My first NEW knife was a Schmidt & Ziegler Barlow my Dad bought me.

Both knives were great introductions to cutlery, and they were given with love.

 

[RayseM]

My favorite traditional pattern too. I prefer the single blade version but 2 are not too many. I only have one in hand now but 3 more on the way. Long overdue for some Barlow in my pocket time.