Spring into Spring with a "Barlow a Day for Thirty Days"

* Important

There are a few scattered posts of bare-head jack knives ....... with no Barlow to be seen. :oops:😊

I love jack knives and a Barlow is a jack knife ..... but ..... many jack knives are not a Barlow.
Take a look at yours and see if the bolster is roughly one third the length of the knife or on a grandaddy, about one fourth the length of the knife.
I won't call out any individual posts due to my laxed rules and not wanting to embarrass anyone.

Barlow defined by Case :

This traditional jack knife pattern dates back to 18th century England, and the popularity it enjoyed overseas as a hard-working and affordable tool option eventually brought it to the United States during the mid-to-late 19th century. Its design meant that individuals from all walks of life could enjoy the diversity and utility of the Barlow, no matter the trade or occupation.

The Barlow ('009 pattern) was undoubtedly among the first patterns ever manufactured at Case, and the pattern has remained a historic favorite among knife fans.

The knife's extra-long bolster on the pocket end and its 'barehead' cap end gives the Barlow its distinctive look while helping to preserve the knife's overall integrity over years of use. A wide variety of handle colors and materials and varying blade configurations, including Spear, Clip, or Clip/Pen blade models.
 
lithicus said:
I had never heard of Fayetteville Knife Company before, but I love that bolster stamp!
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Mr. Joseph Stanton (Stantons market) remembers this firm as being located in Fayetteville on Mill Street. He says it was on the plot of ground next to McIntire Paper Company. Mr. Stanton lived a few doors away, and as a child of about four years of age, he remembers standing in front of his home and watching the knife factory burn. This would have been about 1911. As far as it can be ascertained, it was never re-opened.
 
Day 6

I forgot about my pocket machete. This is a camillus #9 that will be my Sunday knife. This one is just fun! Wrights Barlow for scale!
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lithicus said:
lovely knife! And I really like that table cloth!! 😅
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Many thanks! We just put away the hearts and it's shamrock season! Lol

Primble said:
love jack knives and a Barlow is a jack knife ..... but ..... many jack knives are not a Balow
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I am aware that the Wrights Barlows come up a bit short on the bolster length. However, it is their Barlow pattern. If these don't make the cut just let me know and I'll 86 them moving forward, no embarrassment here. Just having fun with some Barlows I haven't carried in a long time!
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jmh33 said:
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2006 Case embellished 62009 1/2.
Day 6. Rfp for an easy day!!
John 🤩
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I looove beagles. We have one and my grandpa had a dozen or so at a time for rabbit hunting before I was born. I forgot about these case knives and Zippo lighters! I think I've seen these once before somewhere on the porch. I need to keep my eye out to see if one pops up for sale!
 
That's a good idea for a thread.
I haven't had a Barlow for a while in my pocket, so I will take this challenge most likely.:):thumbsup:
Got my old Robeson out of the box and start today!

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