Seeking the porch's wisdom. I've recently fallen in love with the Canal Street English Barlow, it's everything I need in a knife right now. My 1095 knives are spotting up with rust within a day of carry despite being well oiled and cared for in this summer's humidity--averaging 90% over the last few weeks here by the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.
The 14-4CrMo on the CSC Barlow is just fantastic, love the polish and edge it takes, and it's great not to worry about rust. I have 2 but have struck out on finding more at the moment with CSC being closed. While I wait for some to turn up, who else out there makes a 2 blade Barlow in a decent stainless steel?
I've owned Queen's 69 Barlow in D2 many years ago, and liked it OK, but always wary of the fit and finish with Queen. Are they any better now? Apparently they made a small run of Schatt & Morgan branded Barlows in CPM-154 recently, but haven't been able to find any 2 blades, although I might still try one.
Any other suggestions?
The 14-4CrMo on the CSC Barlow is just fantastic, love the polish and edge it takes, and it's great not to worry about rust. I have 2 but have struck out on finding more at the moment with CSC being closed. While I wait for some to turn up, who else out there makes a 2 blade Barlow in a decent stainless steel?
I've owned Queen's 69 Barlow in D2 many years ago, and liked it OK, but always wary of the fit and finish with Queen. Are they any better now? Apparently they made a small run of Schatt & Morgan branded Barlows in CPM-154 recently, but haven't been able to find any 2 blades, although I might still try one.
Any other suggestions?