Traditional Forum Knives Past and Present 2.0

[puukkoman]

I've got the 2009 Barlow, and it's one of my favorite pocket knives of all time. It probably sees the most pocket time of any of my traditionals.
Used to have a 2006 Ring Opener, but it was lifted from my truck after I was in a bad accident & the truck was towed.

 

[akadave2]

How does one get in on any future forum knives?

 

[eisman]

I think you can still get an order in for this years knife; by my best SWAG there's maybe 25 unsold. See the sticky at the top of the forum. For a descpition of the knife go here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...PDATE-7-17-2012-Forum-Knife-Knife-Description

 

[sitflyer]

I like Barlows a lot, But that particular one really caught my eye when I first spyed pics of them around these parts...you folks that have one are very lucky indeed! :thumbup:

 

[knowtracks]

I also must go with the Barlow, although the Moose is a close second. Both are real tanks, well built solid work knives. But the barlow sees the most pocket time because of it's size & the blade selection. I did not get the ring opener, (wish now I had) nor did I get the Northwoods stock knife (felt it was to much $) But it sure has been fun going thru the selection process. Can't wait for this years offering, it's going to be

Dave

 

[TLARbb]

My fav is the barlow, but I'd really like one of those CSC cannitlers. - Ed J

 

[T. Erdelyi]

So one thing I've found out is that a single blade pen knife, (the other blade's a nail file) is not the best EDC if you're used to always havin' a full size folder.

The pen is a handy knife and vitually disappears in the bottom of the pocket, (another drawback when you're used to a pocket full of crap all the time is it does get lost) this is a great pocket watch knife and a great EDC when ya have a bigger folder for the heavier duty tasks.

I found out that when out and about my EDC needs require a bigger knife, not to say all ya Peanut/Pen carryin' knife knuts can't get by on the smaller blades, I'm just sayin' I have a need on a daily basis for a bigger blade.

This would also explain why this knife gets carried in a more formal surrounding.

Now I only used the knife for a few things today, I used it to cut up an old credit card, the thin blade cut through the thick plastic card with very little effort, I cut it up into about 15 little pieces and every slice was as easy as the first.

Other than cleanin' my fingernails I found myself strugglin' to find things to cut, no loose strings needed trimmin' and the mail was the only thing I attacked with it.

So now I figure I'll do like I see everyone do in reviews, I'll make a meal, (with a pen knife) so I decided to make Château Briant, just kiddin' I don't even think I know what tha is.

I figured what can I make with a small pen knife then it dawned on me so off to the freezer I went...

I got a couple of bags of pierogis, some creamed spinach, some garlic and onion.

I cup up the garlic and the onion, (I had to cheat with the onion and used a chef's knife)...

cut open the bags of pierogis...

and after I boiled the creamed spinach I cut that open to.

The knife worked flawlessly openin' the bags and cuttin' up the butter.

And there ya have it, dinner prepared with a pen knife.

That's it's for now, tomorrow's the Canal Street Cutlery Cannitler, I gotta feelin' that's gonna see a little more use.

 

[PG5768]

I like the 2009 Barlow and the 2011 EO Jack. I voted for the Jack because its seeing more pocket time right now and I put the bottle opener to good use. But I really love the stag and Wharncliffe blade on my Barlow.

Haven't really warmed up to the Moose all that much.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Your Barlow look so nice and polished, is your Stag that white on the one side or is it just the lighting?

I know my Barlow has both scales matched in color and warmth.

The Barlow rode in my pocket the second longest of 'em all, I throw it in my pocket when ever I need a medium large pair of blades, the two large blade combo and the double tang stamps really tickle me too.

 

[Knife Crazied]

That is a beauty barlow

 

[mqqn]

Excellent thread, Ted!

I voted for the 2011 EO, but I love the Stag Barlow - I just did not get in on the order for that one soon enough (although I had the chance....)

Hope you were able to take some of your forum knives out on the motorcycle this summer - it's about time here in the cornfield to put the bike away.

best

mqqn

 

[Tripton]

I only have the 2011 EO and the 2009 Barlow (Thanks again to Yablanowitz!)...but just from photos it is a toss up between the two...


Pressed, I might give a slight nod to the 2011 EO, but it is so very close.

 

[TX180SX]

A few more pics before tomorrows knife slides into my pocket.

The 2011 EO Jack

I haven't been around for any but the 2011 and I didnt' find out about it till after it was all sold out, one day I'm hoping to own one, this seems to me to be my perfect traditional, maybe the 2012 I have on order will change that.....nah I'll still want the 2011.

 

[Daniel Dorn]

I was able to get in on the 2011, as my first, and I was lucky enough to trade for the 2007 Cannitler with mastadon. But, with that being said, although I like both the ones I have, I really like the looks of the Barlow. Beautiful stag on all the knives I've seen, and the bolsters are excellent, and having that blade configuration is awesome. Wish I would have gotten that one.

This year's is looking excellent, as well. I can't believe there are still any left.

 

[puukkoman]

I really wish I'd gotten one of the EO Jacks. Looks like it would be a serious contender for top-of-the-list. :/

 

[T. Erdelyi]

The EO Candlestick Jack is startin' to give the Barlow a run for it's money, if I drank more bottled beer the EO Jack would probably see more carry.

The EO Jack has some of the best jigging I've seen in a long time on a modern production slipjoint, add to that how great it feels in the hand and not takin' into accout that most of us that had them all had to modify the cap lifter some and ya got another great Traditional Forums knife.

 

[k4df4l]

They are all gorgeous the Barlow and EO are my favorites of the bunch

 

[T. Erdelyi]

More pics and posts to come, kinda got hung up with shoulder problems again so I gotta wait a few days to continue my quest.

On a side note the 2012 BFC Traditional Forums knife from GEC looks fantastic. :thumbup: