Photos Lion Steel "Roundhead" Barlow PICS

Will Power said:
Well it got here on Friday but I was away, no mishaps and well worth the wait!

When this project was getting off the ground I was frankly unenthusiastic, how wrong I was and how in this case, I like admitting I was wrong. I thought that the modern materials & methods grafted on to a Traditional pattern would be sterile or even a mess, well wrong. I might have been suffering from Barlow Overload of course ;)


The knife amazes me, the proportions, materials and the excellence of construction are deeply impressive, but above all the right incorporation of a very traditional European material Ram's Horn/Mufllon give it vitality and looks. I don't know what the bolsters are, matte finish titanium?? But they work a treat, I particularly like the tubular effect to the backspring and liners, beautiful and something I've not seen before. But I'd like to see it more often as it enhances the smooth radiused in hand feel, nothing sharp or rough, this also enhances appeal. Blade is crisply finished, good swedge but no sharp edges on it, it opens out correctly no cant (droop) . Snap is satisfying and pull good.

OK a couple of questions as I'm out of my depth with Modern type of construction. What do I need to tighten the screws with? Any advice for sharpening? I like the minimalist box it came in and this one has a fine slip of excellent quality leather, mind you, I never use slips unless travelling.

Really pleased with this knife, could be Knife of the Year but the year's still young in knife terms :D

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Sometimes it feels good to be proven wrong! At least that's what I hear.:D

Will Power said:
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Will, the pile side is even more beautiful and unique! Stunning! I have not seen many with those warm browns and even the blues/greens!
I think anyone who takes time to try one will be impressed. Quite a value when considering the materials used and near perfect execution. Collectorknives ALWAYS means a great value and the lowest prices ANYWHERE. For that, I thank you, Mike! knifeswapper knifeswapper

More Rams Horn goodness:
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Stellar! Those Rams must have had a diet of a prince to give horns such as these.:D The Pile side is complex, sort of cross sawn and there are blues and greens in a mammoth type colouration. Delighted!

Thanks, Will
 
anodizing the titanium that golden/bronze color I don't think any have come stock that way but I haven't been watching the releases after the original or is it just the lighting?
 
I thought that's what you meant but wasn't certain because it has not been modified. I did noticed a bronze tint showing a bit in the photos. Probably the camera I use combined with a slight tarnishing and morning sun.
 
Makes me want to see one that has been anodized like that. I started to think it was lighting effect after noticing the screws were colored similarly and IIRC they are not titanium.
 
redsparrow said:
Shufflers been getting all the Lionsteel love as of late but I like spear points too. Thought this thread needed reviving. Roundheads rule!
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Laurelbb said:
i have and really like all 3 in the series, but the Roundhead is kind of perfect and my favorite.
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- cannot disagree :thumbsup::cool:

Roundheads Rule has a kinda ring to it too ;)

When I see another Rounhead, my fingers twitch across the keyboard...........and another one has just arrived from lionSTEEL direct :rolleyes:


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Chui Chui Paul, those Ram's Horns are the cat's miaow . :cool: Been keeping an eye out for a Dark Ram's Roundhead and a Drop-Point Bolus. The waiting is getting kind of tedious though:D

Beautifully made knives at reasonable cost, that's what I'm talking about :cool:
 
Chui said:
- cannot disagree :thumbsup::cool:

Roundheads Rule has a kinda ring to it too ;)

When I see another Rounhead, my fingers twitch on my keyboard...........and another one has just arrived from lionSTEEL direct :rolleyes:


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"Roundheads Rule" has a nice ring to it cuz, it rings true!
All nice but exceptional horn on your newest Paul!!!
 
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