Let's see your Charlie SFOs

MercyfulfateXX said:
so where can you find a single blade Barlow?
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You have to wait for the next run.

If you want an already made example I would recommend keeping a tab open on the traditional for sale forum and refresh every 30 minutes or so.

You may have luck contacting some current owners of the model you seek and if you wave enough money at them you might be able to separate it from their possession.
 
What a glorious thread this is. Here is my humble contribution (for now).

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Brisket said:
What a glorious thread this is. Here is my humble contribution (for now).

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Oooh-- wonderful job of capturing the variations within the yellow on this fine knife, something I've become frustrated attempting.

A great pattern, the two full-length blades on this #15 frame-- with the spey in 'stealth' mode when closed.

Thanks!

:)

~ P.
 
Todd that is the first one I've seen in soup bone. That.... Sir..... is a keeper! Nice job.:thumbup:
 
cards94 said:
I saw a few on that website where you place bids. Prices were high though.
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JustinR said:
You have to wait for the next run.

If you want an already made example I would recommend keeping a tab open on the traditional for sale forum and refresh every 30 minutes or so.


You may have luck contacting some current owners of the model you seek and if you wave enough money at them you might be able to separate it from their possession.
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Unfortunately for all of us that like these little knives, the Charlow resale seems to have become a lucrative business. The knives that cost you X amount of dollars on their release, are now being sold for over twice that initial cost. Occasionally, they pop up in the exchange, but if you don't mind overspending, ^ there's your other option. Next release should be in February with some SFO's popping up in November along with the Bladeforums Knife.
 
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AM515 said:
Unfortunately for all of us that like these little knives, the Charlow resale seems to have become a lucrative business. The knives that cost you X amount of dollars on their release, are now being sold for over twice that initial cost. Occasionally, they pop up in the exchange, but if you don't mind overspending, ^ there's your other option. Next release should be in February with some SFO's popping up in November along with the Bladeforums Knife.
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A bit disheartening. The secondary resale market reflects the desirability of these great knives, with the slim supply and high demand driving the crazy stuff going on over there. I suspect that speculators, not fans of the knife, are behind this. But more disheartening is the fact that one of the direct primary distributors is now auctioning off some of his stock of the latest release. Getting twice the "retail list" price has to be very tempting. I'm not sure where this ends up or what that implies, but it doesn't bode well for those on a budget who'd like to own some. Maybe the answer is to up the production quantities. This might drive the speculators out, and we could still acquire these quality barlows at a resonable price.
 
Sherman01 said:
A bit disheartening. The secondary resale market reflects the desirability of these great knives, with the slim supply and high demand driving the crazy stuff going on over there. I suspect that speculators, not fans of the knife, are behind this. But more disheartening is the fact that one of the direct primary distributors is now auctioning off some of his stock of the latest release. Getting twice the "retail list" price has to be very tempting. I'm not sure where this ends up or what that implies, but it doesn't bode well for those on a budget who'd like to own some. Maybe the answer is to up the production quantities. This might drive the speculators out, and we could still acquire these quality barlows at a resonable price.
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My thoughts exactly. Unfortunately, if 300 Barlows are commissioned, we might not sing the praises that we all do. To each his own, I guess. I know that many of us would have picked up all these knives that pop up "over there" in record time had they been available with all the other Charlows...but like I said, to each his own. All I can say is: watch for the next batch like a hawk.
 
The above comments will happen with anything that is made with such precision, quality and massive on the side of Aesthetics - so its just the norm, and a knife is worth what anyone wants to pay for it.
Dont be too quick to knock that Dealer - if it is the one I am thinking - he has a LOT to do with the help of these knives behind the scenes - and dont forget - he is running a business that is just that - a business and they are there to make money.
This dealer also looks after the forum members extremely well, so lets leave the Politics out of this wonderful place we have here in traditionals - there not welcome, if you want the knife buy it-otherwise expect to be left out when a limited edition is made - I for one want and try to tell myself I dont need every one of these TC's ( but I do ), and have missed out lately - but I understand, and take on board the fact that if I now want a particular knife? - I am going to have to pay more for it - its all good, its called life.
I dont mind talking price - but dont come in here having a go at someone who you dont know who or what that person really does for this community, if you want to have a crack back at me - please do so by pm, but please kind Sirs - stop the dissing - you are bringing down this awesome thread.
 
They will be good knives my friend - you can count on that!

Here is a shot of 3 of Charlies HJ's that are darned hard to get - again - great knives!!!

 
I have been watching so very closely for a single-blade spear with a long pull. I am really looking forward to that being made...
 
Thanks Jon, its a real beauty!!
Thanks very much.

Those HJ6's are really something arent they Robin, I think they are in my opinion just about as perfect as you can get!
 
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