Let's talk Northwoods

[Fox79]

I am really hoping for a saw cut bone or a cool wood option.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Man I really wish they would do away with the clunky sabre grinds and get back to some beautifully thin- full flat grinds.

 

[cbr1000]

There was a lot of talk about this pic in the GEC thread a few weeks ago. At the time I was thinking they were probably 77 barlows. Since CK has posted the cover options for the 77 barlow, and none of CK's cover options match this picture it makes me wonder if the upcoming Northwoods is a 78 barlow. Several of the Northwoods releases last year had teaser pictures in the GEC in production images that were removed after 24 hours - like this one. The bolster is blurry.. none of the blades shown. Just some thoughts. Big Bay?

Ya, quoting myself from January!

 

[Travman]

Is it just me or does it seem like there are a lot more Northwoods releases? Every pattern gets a Northwoods version.

 

[Fox79]

Is it just me or does it seem like there are a lot more Northwoods releases? Every pattern gets a Northwoods version.

You are spot on. There are a lot of Northwoods releases these days.

I agree with Ramrodmb that the rustic grinds are getting old. I feel like this new one is just more of the same old thing. I’m only interested if there is a sawcut bone or wood cover cover this time.

 

[pmek5]

I have a feeling these will have the same covers as it's little brother - Little Bay. Hopefully I'm wrong though.

 

[Babalu32]

Really liked most of the recent Northwoods offerings.
This one, meh. I do love the 78, but as Fox79 said, its just more of the same ol thing.
Sawcut bone? I may have a look

 

[Babalu32]

Also, the way the swedge touches up on the long pull....

 

[Homo habilis]

Haven’t seen this on his instagram feed. Is this FB? Please excuse my ignorance

 

[Wharn]

Haven’t seen this on his instagram feed. Is this FB? Please excuse my ignorance

Yes it is on Facebook.

 

[Travman]

Is the bolster on this one long enough to be considered a Barlow? It looks too short to me.

 

[Kas99]

Is the bolster on this one long enough to be considered a Barlow? It looks too short to me.

I would say if its pinned twice it is. If it is only pinned at the pivot then no...

 

[JTB_5]

Is the bolster on this one long enough to be considered a Barlow? It looks too short to me.

Looks short to me too. I think it would look better with an end cap.

 

[kaput]

I liked the 78s that came out recently, but allot for the blue camel and full flat. Kinda wish I didn't sell mine.

I like these of course, I think I was just maybe hoping for something else, but not sure what. Full flat, spear or drops good. I love love love the little bay, but I haven't yet warmed up to this one yet.

They typically always do the trick once there in the hand however...

Definitley don't mind the frequent drops tho! Yay

 

[The Fort]

Is the bolster on this one long enough to be considered a Barlow? It looks too short to me.

Travman, I've been told that the bolster on a Barlow covers one third of the scale. If this is true, I'd say that it is not considered a Barlow. I've also been told not to believe anything that you hear, and only half of what you see! But anyway, I say no. -Lance

 

[Homo habilis]

Yes it is on Facebook.

Thanks! I might sit this one out though. Unless he has some new cover materials. Would love to see some wood.

 

[J_Curd]

Man I really wish they would do away with the clunky sabre grinds and get back to some beautifully thin- full flat grinds.

And polished blades.

 

[LastRodeo]

Looks short to me too. I think it would look better with an end cap.

I agree. The proportions seem off to me. Too short for a barlow, too long for an end cap.

 

[dougwtx]

I picked this up today at a hardware store. I have contacted KSF to get any info. This is my first Northwoods knife. Blade and box are marked Gladstone, MI.

 

[tstaut]

Queen made. That’s quite a bit of recurve. Is it used? Nice looking toothpick!