Official 2017 Traditional Forum's TC Barlow Picture Thread.

I don't think there is enough kick to lower it as much as you would have to. But if Bob says hes done it, well, I guess I'm wrong!
 
I had a thought to mod it into a spear point also, mostly due to aesthetic principles. That was before I picked up up a 25 with a sheepsfoot which is a wonderful little cutting machine. I still far prefer a clip point but almost any blade design will get the job done. Try it you might like it.
 
Ramrodmb said:
I don't think there is enough kick to lower it as much as you would have to. But if Bob says hes done it, well, I guess I'm wrong!
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It doesn't take much. If the lick is altered too much, the back spring is effected and not flush any longer so it's a balance. But the end results area spear point that is not completely symmetrical if you don't alter the kick much to keep a flush back spring. It ends up looking a bit like a Tribal spear to keep the tip below the blade well which is not a bad thing. On some patterns I just like a symmetrical spear where the point of the blade is centered.
Again, I have done it with the owners of the knife aware of the end results.
I don't like it and wouldn't do it on my own knife.
 
Mine showed up yesterday. What a nice knife! Kudos to Charlie, Barry, GEC and all those who were involved and/or supported the cause.
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BigBiscuit said:
It can be done Jack. I have done it for a couple folks. That said, I wouldn't do it myself. Just find a spear.
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well my friend how is your recovery coming along, are you able to make it down to the ole basement workshop yet?
 
BigBiscuit said:
It doesn't take much. If the lick is altered too much, the back spring is effected and not flush any longer so it's a balance. But the end results area spear point that is not completely symmetrical if you don't alter the kick much to keep a flush back spring. It ends up looking a bit like a Tribal spear to keep the tip below the blade well which is not a bad thing. On some patterns I just like a symmetrical spear where the point of the blade is centered.
Again, I have done it with the owners of the knife aware of the end results.
I don't like it and wouldn't do it on my own knife.
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yes, Charlie did tell me tread very carefully when it comes to trimming the kicks. it can affect the overall fit and finish if you dont
 
I'm not much of a Barlow guy. I'm a swayback guy. But this knife is stunning. I'm not much of a micarta guy. I'm more of a stag/bone guy. But this knife is stunning.
About four years ago I bought a used 60s era Case Jack knife at a flea market. Because I always wanted a nice pocket knife. When my brother saw that Case, he said "you have to get a Barlow. It's the only real pocket knife".
Well he is a nice brother, so he went out and got me a Barlow with Damascus steel and stag covers. Fast forward and a hundred or so knives I have my second Barlow. I think last years BF knife is so good. I can't believe The
wonderful people who put this together have outdone themselves. This is one cool knife. It's going into the pocket. Did I mention how SHARP this knife is !!!

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Got mine this morning. It's a little slow on the closing, not much snap there, but I think I just need to use it for a week and it'll loosen up nicely. 2017 forum TC Barlow 1 .jpg I've been looking at everyone's pics, and not being familiar with canvas micarta, they looked a little fuzzy at the sides. Now that I have one in hand I can feel that where the sides are rounded, the material isn't polished like on the top. I look forward to seeing how the handles change with age. Do they absorb oils and darken and smooth out?
 
Jack; not yet bud. I get around the house and out to the deck. Not really climbing stairs yet.
r8shell; I've heard many of the same complaints. Mine too was a bit sluggish closing. I flushed the joint and re oiled it and now it's perfectly snappy.
 
r8shell said:
Got mine this morning. It's a little slow on the closing, not much snap there, but I think I just need to use it for a week and it'll loosen up nicely. View attachment 755077 I've been looking at everyone's pics, and not being familiar with canvas micarta, they looked a little fuzzy at the sides. Now that I have one in hand I can feel that where the sides are rounded, the material isn't polished like on the top. I look forward to seeing how the handles change with age. Do they absorb oils and darken and smooth out?
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Thank you for mentioning this. I was a little concerned about this. The walk and talk is very soft. And blade centering on mine favors the show side a little. I was not sure if this is normal. As compared to the little bulldogs of 25.
 
T. Erdelyi said:
:thumbsup: It's does look knice, I wonder if there's a way to blacken the inside of the stamped letters on the bolsters to give it more contrast, something like a cast iron black would set off the polished bolsters so knicely. :)
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I've used a fine point permanent ink marker to do this on the "NF" inscription on one of my 77 barlows and its help up well! I'll add some pics soon.
 
BigBiscuit said:
r8shell; I've heard many of the same complaints. Mine too was a bit sluggish closing. I flushed the joint and re oiled it and now it's perfectly snappy.
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I've been sitting here playing with opening/closing it, and it's getting better already. :thumbsup:
NewBlades16 said:
Thank you for mentioning this. I was a little concerned about this. The walk and talk is very soft. And blade centering on mine favors the show side a little. I was not sure if this is normal. As compared to the little bulldogs of 25.
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Mine snaps open nicely, it just needed a little extra push to snap closed. From what I've read about the #25s, just about any other knife might feel soft in comparison!
JB in SC said:
r8shell r8shell the micarta will absorb oil, it's pretty tough material and would take a while to smooth out.
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I suppose if I cut something messy with it, it'll absorb that, too? This might not be the best knife for fish-gutting then.
 
r8shell said:
I've been sitting here playing with opening/closing it, and it's getting better already. :thumbsup:
Mine snaps open nicely, it just needed a little extra push to snap closed. From what I've read about the #25s, just about any other knife might feel soft in comparison!
I suppose if I cut something messy with it, it'll absorb that, too? This might not be the best knife for fish-gutting then.
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Ok great. Thanks for the input. Mine is exactly as you mentioned yours.
 
BigBiscuit said:
Jack; not yet bud. I get around the house and out to the deck. Not really climbing stairs yet.
r8shell; I've heard many of the same complaints. Mine too was a bit sluggish closing. I flushed the joint and re oiled it and now it's perfectly snappy.
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Thanks for the info. I will do this.
 
r8shell r8shell I clean game and fish regularly with micarta handled knives. It cleans up just fine. I wouldn't soak it in used motor oil though.
 
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