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I thinking about trying to get a 74 really liking the elk on my 15 wouldn't mind having a matching bigger brother
 
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Somewhat different experience with my 15 old barn chestnut. Mine didn't come flawless like others are posting.
The factory did not grind the pile side secondary bevel at all, however the mark side was ground at 25% and that left a very nasty bur on the pile side edge. So I pulled out my stones and began setting a 20 degree bevel --- And I quickly learned the primary grind on the pile side had a very long wave in it, about an inch long starting from 1/4 inch above the sharpening choil. Okay so really no big deal, just took longer than expected to set the 20 degree bevel on the pile side. It's now 40 degree inclusive and shaving sharp.

Second, the backspring is proud in open position. Not sure if I want to try filing down the tang any. Sorry no photos at the moment.

Overall, it's a pretty knife, and one I have been dreaming about for a long time. I'm very happy and will be pocketing it frequently. (just not today while I head to the beach)
 
TsarBomba said:
Prepare for the lolly scramble!
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Well I should be good TsarBomba I reserved 2 #14 Barlows one in antique yellow and one in Rag bone. And 1 #14 Boys knife in Rotten Banana bone so as long as my dealer's get the knives they ordered im good to go :D
 
Topcatpt said:
I thinking about trying to get a 74 really liking the elk on my 15 wouldn't mind having a matching bigger brother
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That elk is outstanding! :eek: It almost looks like giraffe bone, what a stunning knife.

t.willy said:
Well I should be good TsarBomba I reserved 2 #14 Barlows one in antique yellow and one in Rag bone. And 1 #14 Boys knife in Rotten Banana bone so as long as my dealer's get the knives they ordered im good to go :D
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Lucky! One dealer I frequent doesn't do reservations or preorders at all and the other was all out by the time I got there. :grumpy:

I'll be wading into the scramble with elbows (and credit cards) out and swingin'. :D
 
supratentorial said:
Sounds good.

I think it would be really helpful to regularly blog this type of update... more so for stocked knives. But notice could also be blogged a few days in advance for preorders. It's probably more helpful for buyers than dealers...the knives will get snatched up either way....but some updates would just take a quick blog post.

I'm looking forward to these knives. Should get the 15 today.
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There is a ton of stuff I would love to give frequent updates on, but my time budget for this type of work seems inadequate these days. Generally my pre-orders are notified when the factory ships, but I agree that a blow by blow blog would be nice. Although if I want to take the family somewhere overnight to get away, having customers know that I have a box of knives sitting at the post office is probably a recipe for contention. :D Also, many orders from the factory get split; so it would greatly complicate any informative blog by the factory or a dealer.
 
I don't think you can lose with the elk. They are very photogenic, especially with an overcast sky. Just lovin' it. Haven't seen a bad one yet.



Alan
 
knifeswapper said:
There is a ton of stuff I would love to give frequent updates on, but my time budget for this type of work seems inadequate these days. Generally my pre-orders are notified when the factory ships, but I agree that a blow by blow blog would be nice. Although if I want to take the family somewhere overnight to get away, having customers know that I have a box of knives sitting at the post office is probably a recipe for contention. :D Also, many orders from the factory get split; so it would greatly complicate any informative blog by the factory or a dealer.
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Ha! I hope that you and the other dealers take time for your families. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.

The preorders and texts help but it's not always possible to respond at a moments notice. And some sell as fast as they are listed. It's worse for stocked items that aren't preordered since the only option is to refresh the page periodically for a couple days. If I know that they will be available on a certain day and time then it's easier to plan ahead and schedule around.
 
supratentorial said:
knifeswapper said:
There is a ton of stuff I would love to give frequent updates on, but my time budget for this type of work seems inadequate these days. Generally my pre-orders are notified when the factory ships, but I agree that a blow by blow blog would be nice. Although if I want to take the family somewhere overnight to get away, having customers know that I have a box of knives sitting at the post office is probably a recipe for contention. :D Also, many orders from the factory get split; so it would greatly complicate any informative blog by the factory or a dealer.
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Ha! I hope that you and the other dealers take time for your families. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
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I'm sayin' it. Don't go ANYWHERE until the #14 Barlows are up.

;) :D
 
TsarBomba said:
I'm sayin' it. Don't go ANYWHERE until the #14 Barlows are up.

;) :D
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That's it! No barlows for you! ;)

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It looks like the barlows are in production...

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jrawk said:
Somewhat different experience with my 15 old barn chestnut. Mine didn't come flawless like others are posting.
The factory did not grind the pile side secondary bevel at all, however the mark side was ground at 25% and that left a very nasty bur on the pile side edge. So I pulled out my stones and began setting a 20 degree bevel --- And I quickly learned the primary grind on the pile side had a very long wave in it, about an inch long starting from 1/4 inch above the sharpening choil. Okay so really no big deal, just took longer than expected to set the 20 degree bevel on the pile side. It's now 40 degree inclusive and shaving sharp.

Second, the backspring is proud in open position. Not sure if I want to try filing down the tang any. Sorry no photos at the moment.

Overall, it's a pretty knife, and one I have been dreaming about for a long time. I'm very happy and will be pocketing it frequently. (just not today while I head to the beach)
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How exactly would you go about filing the tang? The backspring on my beagle is a tad proud.
 
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