What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[B.F.U]

Here’s mine. I also did an unboxing video.

I really like it. The bone hit me better than I expected tbh. I was a bit concerned the tip would be closer to proud than I prefer, but it’s not at all. Aside from a small gap between the spring and pile side liner, it’s perfect.

 

[madtaz63]

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Ashley Harrison?

 

[Fixall]

I just got home from work and had a very unexpected invoice waiting for me!

I'm pretty excited for this one. I've been wanting a spearpoint TC barlow for a couple of years now and the covers on these just look beautiful!

I chatted with Bill today; all I can say is, don't write me off yet!!
I feel better already!!

That's great to hear sir! I was feeling very bittersweet about the upcoming osage and gold glitter release. This helps.

 

[Onebigbill]

Ashley Harrison?

A. Wright and Son. Hartshead Barlow

 

[SteveC]

Here’s mine. I also did an unboxing video.

I really like it. The bone hit me better than I expected tbh. I was a bit concerned the tip would be closer to proud than I prefer, but it’s not at all. Aside from a small gap between the spring and pile side liner, it’s perfect.

It seems like gaps are becoming the norm these days, at least in the last few runs.

 

[Jake Dudley]

I saw this today on the auction site. Kind of interesting they chose to do only 16 like this.
barlow by jacob dudley, on Flickr

 

[JohnDF]

Kind of interesting they chose to do only 16 like this.

Why did you say there were only 16?
Maybe I'm slow and I'm missing something.

 

[Jake Dudley]

Why did you say there were only 16?
Maybe I'm slow and I'm missing something.

It's listed as 1 of 16 the only difference from the rest of the run being the hammered pins.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Hammered pins instead of spun? Seems odd. And why they use a waffle head hammer... I guess to make it more obvious? I don't care for it, myself.

 

[JohnDF]

the only difference from the rest of the run being the hammered pins.

Ah, I got it now. Thanks.
Told you I was a little slow this morning.

 

[JohnDF]

Hammered pins instead of spun?

Much quicker than I am.

 

[knowtracks]

Much quicker than I am.

So is spinning the pins! . They were all gonna be hammered but it was taking to long.


Dave

 

[JohnDF]

So is spinning the pins!

Lol...
That makes sense.

 

[Matt_WY]

Noticed the 2018 ancient TCs have hammered pins. What other runs had them?

 

[knowtracks]

That's it!



Dave

 

[Augie]

I don't like it at all, 2 pins hammered. 2 pins spun, if you are going to do hammered pins do all 4 pins.

 

[Sacto]

Only 2 are hammered on the Ancient Barlow as well.

The other two are the rivots holding on the scales. Looks nice to me.

 

[afishhunter]

When you have enjoyed a fair quantity and quality of life, and you gather enough scars from tripping over life's pitfalls, you win the privilege of, at least pretending, to be a philosopher.
And you try, if you still have some spirit, to ruminate on the things that make life just a little better for you and your tribe...

Charlie, did Schrade/Ulster use different Saw Cut Delrins over the decades?
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My Number 10 Ulster dates from 1958/1959 to 1969, according to the tang stamp. It isn't an "Ulster Old Timer", so it's not/can't be part of the 1965 to 1971(?) ... 1972(?) Prince Albert tobacco promotion.
I think my Number 10 pre-dates that promotion, or could it be concurrent with?

Anyway, your Ulster Number 10 (second down, left hand column in your scan) definitely is either a bunch less carried/pocket worn, or the colors used were way different.

 

[tmd_87]

 

[sf fanatic]

The wait is over and I’m impressed. Beautiful knife, thanks Charlie! Cool hat too!
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