What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Viper84]

I couldn't find a single major flaw with this one, and I have a pretty good eye for detail. Some call it OCD. The color on mine is a little on the lighter side, but I actually prefer it that way.

Thank you Charlie and GEC!

 

[sf fanatic]

Beautiful!

I couldn't find a single major flaw with this one, and I have a pretty good eye for detail. Some call it OCD. The color on mine is a little on the lighter side, but I actually prefer it that way.

Thank you Charlie and GEC!

Gorgeous knife! I have not seen a single one from Charlie that I’d would not want to own.

 

[Viper84]

Beautiful!

Gorgeous knife! I have not seen a single one from Charlie that I’d would not want to own.

Thanks! This is my first barlow, and I can't wait to get more. I really hope GEC makes a sheepsfoot version again.

 

[r8shell]

Yep! They’re good quality and made to be an affordable working knife, so I’d say very traditional in that respect.
I got one to practice scrimshaw on and was surprised how much I liked it. A solid knife, and I really like the radiused bolsters. Feels nice in the hand

Well done!

 

[HEMI 49]

This is a nicely built Case...... The handles are a little garish for an aging gentleman such as myself..... But I refuse to be like Gramps....
So I'm going to put on my Hawaiian shirt and white shoes when I carry this knife..... Oh, and the mirror sunglasses too.....

 

[waynorth]

This is a nicely built Case...... The handles are a little garish for an aging gentleman such as myself..... But I refuse to be like Gramps....
So I'm going to put on my Hawaiian shirt and white shoes when I carry this knife..... Oh, and the mirror sunglasses too.....
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Fine!! Live it up!!
Just keep off of my grass!!
JK! JK!

 

[Fixall]

The lightbox came in today.

I was stuck at work late tonight, so I just took some quick photos to make sure the setup was going to work (sorry there are so many, lol). I didn't really adjust the lighting or anything, so some of them are overexposed and whatnot... But all in all, I'm very impressed by the difference a cheap $40 lightbox, $20 tripod, some wallpaper, and MDF board can make. Now that I know the system more or less works (aside from user error and lack of skill), I'm going to put in an order for some higher end vinyl car interior wraps with some nice burls/grain. No more waiting for sunlight and nice weather to take pictures anymore! In Washington, it can be quite the wait sometimes, lol.

As far as what I think about the barlow... Holy smokes! I love it! Fit and finish is fantastic. Among the best of any of my GECs actually. Pins are well set. No gaps. Great grind. Phenomenal color. Just beautiful. I wasn't completely sure about the color when these were first announced and almost held off. I am so glad I didn't. The coloration is nice and warm and reminds me of simpler times.

You really outdid yourself on this one Charlie. Thank you!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[rcs86]

The lightbox came in today.

I was stuck at work late tonight, so I just took some quick photos to make sure the setup was going to work (sorry there are so many, lol). I didn't really adjust the lighting or anything, so some of them are overexposed and whatnot... But all in all, I'm very impressed by the difference a cheap $40 lightbox, $20 tripod, some wallpaper, and MDF board can make. Now that I know the system more or less works (aside from user error and lack of skill), I'm going to put in an order for some higher end vinyl car interior wraps with some nice burls/grain. No more waiting for sunlight and nice weather to take pictures anymore! In Washington, it can be quite the wait sometimes, lol.

As far as what I think about the barlow... Holy smokes! I love it! Fit and finish is fantastic. Among the best of any of my GECs actually. Pins are well set. No gaps. Great grind. Phenomenal color. Just beautiful. I wasn't completely sure about the color when these were first announced and almost held off. I am so glad I didn't. The coloration is nice and warm and reminds me of simpler times.

You really outdid yourself on this one Charlie. Thank you!

The pics look great! The effort was not wasted for sure!

 

[bigfish64]

This is a nicely built Case...... The handles are a little garish for an aging gentleman such as myself..... But I refuse to be like Gramps....
So I'm going to put on my Hawaiian shirt and white shoes when I carry this knife..... Oh, and the mirror sunglasses too.....
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A lei and straw hat completes the image for me! They are fun knives, and you have a great looking one there!

 

[t.willy]

Yep! They’re good quality and made to be an affordable working knife, so I’d say very traditional in that respect.
I got one to practice scrimshaw on and was surprised how much I liked it. A solid knife, and I really like the radiused bolsters. Feels nice in the hand

Nice job.

 

[solphilos]

Nice job.

Thanks
My first attempt as on a RR canoe, those covers got sanded down and dyed for...reasons

 

[JohnDF]

I've been able to look at all the past TC Barlow knives and admire them, but not feel jealous.
But those Osage TC Barlows are a different story. Talk about a winner, I'm already turning green.

 

[waynorth]

The lightbox came in today.

I was stuck at work late tonight, so I just took some quick photos to make sure the setup was going to work (sorry there are so many, lol). I didn't really adjust the lighting or anything, so some of them are overexposed and whatnot... But all in all, I'm very impressed by the difference a cheap $40 lightbox, $20 tripod, some wallpaper, and MDF board can make. Now that I know the system more or less works (aside from user error and lack of skill), I'm going to put in an order for some higher end vinyl car interior wraps with some nice burls/grain. No more waiting for sunlight and nice weather to take pictures anymore! In Washington, it can be quite the wait sometimes, lol.

As far as what I think about the barlow... Holy smokes! I love it! Fit and finish is fantastic. Among the best of any of my GECs actually. Pins are well set. No gaps. Great grind. Phenomenal color. Just beautiful. I wasn't completely sure about the color when these were first announced and almost held off. I am so glad I didn't. The coloration is nice and warm and reminds me of simpler times.

You really outdid yourself on this one Charlie. Thank you!

Thanks for taking all the pictures!!

 

[SteveC]

Ulster made a good Barlow

 

[waynorth]

QUOTE - SteveC; "Ulster made a good Barlow

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They did indeed, SteveC!!
As you can see, they also made them for other cutleries!!
Like Robeson and Case!! And, Hibbard,Spencer and Bartlett!!(see first pic!)

 

[SteveC]

Those are some sweet Barlow's Charlie !

 

[Lander boy Matt]

I'm enjoying the heck outta my first TC barlow. Very lucky and grateful to have it.

 

[Fixall]

The pics look great! The effort was not wasted for sure!

Thanks! I’m gonna fiddle around with the lighting and whatnot on my days off, but overall I’m really happy with the difference it’s made. All for the cost of less than my typical budget for a knife.

I also forgot to mention that I just used my phone’s camera.

Thanks for taking all the pictures!!

Absolutely!

I think you’ll get a kick out of the next pic I post.

 

[t.willy]

This is a nicely built Case...... The handles are a little garish for an aging gentleman such as myself..... But I refuse to be like Gramps....
So I'm going to put on my Hawaiian shirt and white shoes when I carry this knife..... Oh, and the mirror sunglasses too.....
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I'm not positive about this but I'm pretty sure they call that Patriotic Acrylic? Or something like that.