The Real Deal: an early '30s Russell Barlow

[jackknife]

Looking at that knife I can imagine many things. An engineer telling his stroker to get the coal to her, they gotta be in Atlanta by morning. Or a Model A pickup by the side of the road, jacked up, and the inner tube being scraped to get a patch glued on. Or a working cowboy sitting in the saddle, slicing a 'chaw' off of a thick plug. So much history there, in a small package that has traveled a long way.

Carl.

 

[Jack Black]

Looking at that knife I can imagine many things. An engineer telling his stroker to get the coal to her, they gotta be in Atlanta by morning. Or a Model A pickup by the side of the road, jacked up, and the inner tube being scraped to get a patch glued on. Or a working cowboy sitting in the saddle, slicing a 'chaw' off of a thick plug. So much history there, in a small package that has traveled a long way.

Carl.

You always conjure up some great images Carl. A few scars add character, particularly if there's a good tale behind them

Jack

 

[DocT]

Very nice. The Barlow pattern has been my favorite for the whole of my life. As a boy I always had one in my pocket. Today, many think of them being the cheap "collector" knives. But a good one is a real treasure. Enjoy.