Question about Queen Barlows

[addylo]

Just a question...

I've often noticed a LOT of Queen Barlow knives on "that auction site" and have begun to wonder, why so many? In most cases they claim to be vintage, unused, and "no box". This just makes my BS meter start ticking.

Are Queen Barlows often known to be counterfeited or are there simply that many floating around on the market?

 

[bdev]

Queen made a lot of their Barlow frames out of aluminium with hidden springs. You'll notice that there will be two tabs protruding from the bottom when the blades are half opened. I believe some do not like aluminum framed knives so there a lot for sale, but not many buyers. Just my opinion.

Counterfeit? I don't think so. They're not high priced knives.

 

[addylo]

Thanks, I was just curious. I've been wanting to pick one up. They seem to average between $50 and $70 so a flood of fakes didn't seem too far fetched.

I started to ask this question on your thread but didn't want to hijack.