Show pics of Barlows with FLAT bolsters

[esnyx]

Some stunning customs there esnyx. What's the wood on the last one?

Thanks Daniel! That one had stabilized spalted box elder burl.

 

[Old Bowie]

Love that mamoth.

 

[Markesharp]

Keen Kutter

Jon, that Keen Kutter Barlow is awesome. What is the closed length on that knife?

 

[jon_slider]

What is the closed length on that knife?

Thanks. Its an amazing relic circa 1904-1920. It is 3 5/16" closed and weighs just 64 grams. By contrast a 2 blade bone handled Charlow is 3 7/16" and weighs 80 grams, or 25% heavier. The Charlow is thicker, wider and longer, and has a wider and longer blade. The over all length of the Charlow is 1/4" more reach.

 

[Markesharp]

Nice comparison pic's Jon, that really puts it into perspective. I have two Charlows and two 1950's Keen Kutter barlows. Thanks for the photo!

Regards, Mark

 

[jon_slider]

I love pics... post some of yours too
more pics of the Keen Kutter in this thread http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1158513

 

[Markesharp]

Actually Jon, I think my barlows are pre-1940 because the still have "E.C. Simmons" stamped on the tangs. Wikipedia says that Shapleigh Hardware Company bought them in 1940 and put there name where E.C. Simmons was. I don't know how accurate that is though. I have three more Keen Kutters coming that I just purchased (one barlow). I need to do some more research.
Regards, Mark.

 

[jon_slider]

Actually Jon, I think my barlows are pre-1940 because the still have "E.C. Simmons" stamped on the tangs.

yes, could even be pre 1922.. there are catalog links in the link I gave in post 26.

Also the following thread has several different Keen Kutter Barlows, I hope you add pics to the thread too: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1148476-Keen-Kutter-and-Shapleigh-finds/page2

 

[Markesharp]

Thanks for the links Jon. I will post some picks this weekend when I can borrow a camera.
Regards, Mark.