Queen Dan Burke small barlow

Thanks for all the nice things you guys have said about the small Barlow. I also did a Daddy Barlow at the same time for you guys that like big knives. The bone is amber sawed bone. I liked the richness of the color, that's why I specified amber.

A while back I worked with Joe Culpepper on a jigged bone pattern. He now calls it the Burke pattern. It is a smaller, finer, jigged pattern. You might like to get on his website and look at that. It's a little different than the rest out there.

Thanks again from the old grump!

Dan Burke
 
Good to hear you chime in Dan.
A lot of us here certainly appreciate your designs. Keep 'em coming.
Sounds like a quite a few members are off to buy this knife based on the nice words and pics in this thread. The credit goes to you.
 
I want Large one too but so far no success... Amber bone is simply beautiful, thank you again Dan!!
 
Hi Dan --

Any chance you might consider making a "Canlow" (as described in the previous page)? It would be a single backspring Canoe w/ a Spear & Wharny blades on opposite ends.

Also, while I'm thinking of customs, I'd love it if someone would make a high-quality copy (with their artistic license, of course) of the Remington Upland Trapper (I posted a pic of mine in this thread ). I would see an awl substituted for the punch and a flat-head driver/cap lifter (as on the SAK Soldier) in place of the choke tube wrench. Otherwise, the long slim clip mainblade and the long sheapsfoot (or Wharnclif) are a great combo in the field.

These are the two configs., I am getting close to having built -- I would love to see one as a forum knife though...
 
Dan,

Your Winterbottom series are also very special.

Thanks!

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Thought I should revive this thread a bit as I just got mine in hand on Friday night.
This is a sweet knife as mentioned by so many. Fit and finish are excellent - flush open and closed, a bit proud at half-stop. Came sharp out of the box, zero gaps, and the bone is delightful. Also, the spear blade has a very subtle swedge which doesn't show up in pics too well, but is excellently executed and show some real nice pride in constuction. Pull is about a 5-6 on the main blade, heavier on the wharnie as mentioned before, which I like. An excellent knife and my best Queen product thus far. I will be picking up some more of Mr.Burke's collaborations, that one above looks nics:)

Rob
 
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comoha love that jelly bone, actually the whole package is wonderful. if i weaken now i'll never stay true to gec.
dennis
 
i have one of these Queen DB barlows on it's way to me.. i'm stoked.. i can't wait to check it out...:D
 
As a person who is constantly buying new knives and always rotating them inand out of my everyday carry, the Dan Burke small barlow just keeps ending up in my pocket the majority of days.
I love it that much. Definatley a Top 10 slipjoint favorite.
 
comoha said:
As a person who is constantly buying new knives and always rotating them inand out of my everyday carry, the Dan Burke small barlow just keeps ending up in my pocket the majority of days.
I love it that much. Definatley a Top 10 slipjoint favorite.
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right on.. that is good to know..:thumbup: i have been hearing/reading nothing but great things about them... i am looking forward to checking it out..:)
 
To everyone who posted their pics that knife is beautiful. Fit and finish looks very good. I was at SMKW in TN a few weeks ago and almost pulled the trigger on the Queen/Burke sunfish with the Queen trademarks burnt in all over the handle. The bone looked to be about the same color if I remember. I've never owned a Queen so I hesitated, but the talk here on BF seems to be very positive. I'm in that area alot so I might just go for it after seeing this thread. Any comments on the knife I'm talking about would be welcomed. Thanks gentlemen (and ladies).
 
About the only thing I don't like about it (very minor) -- that's not an issue w/ my Queen-made Canoes -- is the sharp "rear notch" on the back of the blades (esp. the main blade) that can snag on things when the knife is closed. It's tough to do anything about it given it's inherent to the design itself, but that's all I can nit-pick on mine.

Here's a re-post of "thejammpa's" pic to show what I am referring to (upper right corner):

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strykersng said:
To everyone who posted their pics that knife is beautiful. Fit and finish looks very good. I was at SMKW in TN a few weeks ago and almost pulled the trigger on the Queen/Burke sunfish with the Queen trademarks burnt in all over the handle. The bone looked to be about the same color if I remember. I've never owned a Queen so I hesitated, but the talk here on BF seems to be very positive. I'm in that area alot so I might just go for it after seeing this thread. Any comments on the knife I'm talking about would be welcomed. Thanks gentlemen (and ladies).
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The sunfish is a more refined example. The barlow has rough cut bone and blades that is modeled after the old school $5 barlows. The sunfish has a similar color bone, but it is finished nicely and the rest of the knife is Schatt & Morgan quality as opposed to rough cut.
 
knifeswapper said:
The sunfish is a more refined example. The barlow has rough cut bone and blades that is modeled after the old school $5 barlows. The sunfish has a similar color bone, but it is finished nicely and the rest of the knife is Schatt & Morgan quality as opposed to rough cut.
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Thank you for the info. They wanted sub $100 for it and it looked very nice. May have to go for it when I pass through there again. I'll post a pic if I get it.
 
Warriorsociologist said:
About the only thing I don't like about it (very minor) ..... is the sharp "rear notch" on the back of the blades (esp. the main blade) that can snag on things when the knife is closed.
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A file or diamond stone can take off that sharpness pretty easily and it doesn't affect the performance of the knife at all. I've done it to some of mine and it makes them much smoother in the pocket, and friendlier to your hand when closed. It doesn't take much to round it off a bit - hardly noticeable in appearance, but very noticeable in feel - just a thought for your consideration.
 
coyote711 said:
A file or diamond stone can take off that sharpness pretty easily and it doesn't affect the performance of the knife at all. I've done it to some of mine and it makes them much smoother in the pocket, and friendlier to your hand when closed. It doesn't take much to round it off a bit - hardly noticeable in appearance, but very noticeable in feel - just a thought for your consideration.
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Yep -- did that (but thanks for the tip anyway!). It's still pretty proud, but not as sharp. I only mention it to point out how nit-picky I really needed to be to find fault with this little gem. I really enjoy this little barlow.
 
Warriorsociologist said:
I only mention it to point out how nit-picky I really needed to be to find fault with this little gem. I really enjoy this little barlow.
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Comments like this, and the many other glowing reports in this thread, not to mention great pics, are making it darn hard not to buy one of these!
 
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