"Old Knives"

Augie said:
Sorry for not responding sooner, your Barlow is a design unique to Queen and the Pat Number references the patent that Queen obtained for the unique construction. There was a period of time 1961 to 1971 I believe where Queen did not use a tang stamp and would just etch the model Number on the blade so your knife probably dates from that era, I also recall and I may be wrong that Queen only put the patent number on the earlier ones.

Here is a good thread that Modoc Ed did on this knife and patent including the drawings of how the knife is constructed, they are a very unusual Barlow. Despite the aluminum construction I don't think I've ever handled one that was loose, they sure are light in the pocket.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/queen-steel-22-barlow-just-arrived.804459/
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Thanks very much Augie for the insight and taking the time to respond :thumbsup:
This really makes me even more intrigued with my Queen barlow .
Thanks again !
 
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Thank you Mr Hilborn for gifting me one of these- the Clip Point, I bought the Sheepsfoot in the Trads for sale.
Augie my friend - thank you for the info on these - you are right- Great Knives- and boy are they Light!!!

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Here is another obscure NY marked knife. I usually don't buy buffed knives because as I was told early on in my collecting " buffing hides a multitude of sins", but I have only seen 3 knives marked Pratt & Co Buffalo NY and the other 2 were hawks. The pearl handles might be replacements I'm not sure.pratt&co.jpg
 
Thank you galvanic. That's a sweet one you got there too. Mine was described as having been cleaned but I'm fine with that. I just was happy to find one of these old guys for sale. Do you know anything about this model? It was advertised as having been made between 1919 - 1941 Dose that sound right to you?
 
Mike first I get Electrified, then I get Buffaloed!! Nice to see a knife, and a (gasp) BOX, from my home town!! It's great that you collect knives with back-up paraphernalia!

t.willy, there were several old companies that produced teardrop Jacks. The one that GEC uses is a compilation of them. Bill made the pattern with the pointier "candle" or "bullet" end, inspired by one of the old ones, but I cannot remember the maker. One of my HJs was made on that pattern, in 2011.
 
waynorth said:
Nice Queens, Duncan!! They are indeed amazingly light for their generous size!!
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Thanks you Charlie. I was just curious because I've always wanted but never been able to lock down a GEC #85. I think I did even better getting this old guy. :D
 
North Shore said:
I got this old Barlow in pretty good shape for being ancient. Was only $5 with 4 other grinder man and Pakistan specials.View attachment 809901
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North Shore, I think you may have found a pretty rare Barlow there. As Bartleby stated that appears to be the mark of Samuel Barlow, that mark with Barlow under it is thought to date from 1798 to 1830 however I did find one reference that stated family members may have used the mark as late as 1880.
For its age it does appear to be in pretty good condition, would like to see more pictures from all angles, pretty sure Charlie would like to see them also.
Congratulations on a great find.
 
Augie said:
As Bartleby stated that appears to be the mark of Samuel Barlow, that mark with Barlow under it is thought to date from 1798 to 1830 however I did find one reference that stated family members may have used the mark as late as 1880.
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More photos are called for, and like Augie states Charlie has a lot more experience than most with these. Certainly worth more than the $5 spent if it is the real thing!
 
Augie said:
North Shore, I think you may have found a pretty rare Barlow there. As Bartleby stated that appears to be the mark of Samuel Barlow, that mark with Barlow under it is thought to date from 1798 to 1830 however I did find one reference that stated family members may have used the mark as late as 1880.
For its age it does appear to be in pretty good condition, would like to see more pictures from all angles, pretty sure Charlie would like to see them also.
Congratulations on a great find.
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I'd be glad to help, what other angles would be helpful?

Thanks
 
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