What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

I'd be all over a 2 blade sheepfoot in smooth ivory bone if only it weren't for the carbon steel bolsters. I love the bone, the swedge, the loooooong pull, the TC stamp...everything but the bolster material. Non-stainless blades is one thing, but bolsters that won't stay shiny (without serious upkeep) just doesn't sit right with me.

Probably just as well. I've got too many GECs on my "want" list already that I can't afford.
 
The finished product looks good Charlie, it's a quite a legacy you're creating for yourself. They'll vanish from the shelves quickly, I'm sure!
 
Soup's On!

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This is *not* making it easy to choose:

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~ P.
 
Hey Sarah, I think I saw a soup bone there w/ a big ol' nerve hole that had your name on it!!! :barf: Don't fret so much about having to decide which one to buy...just buy one of each! :D

They all do look so nice, though....

-Greg
 
Oh my goodness, Those Walnut scales turned out simply beautiful!
Charlie are these part of you Dads bit of wood?
Simply gorgeous knives!
 
The Walnut looks fantastic. I'm definitely in for the Walnut, and probably the Black African Wood as well!
 
Shaggy said:
Hey Sarah, I think I saw a soup bone there w/ a big ol' nerve hole that had your name on it!!! :barf:
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Har. I'm actually hoping to pick out one for a friend, for her son in remembrance of the all-too-short time he had hunting and "processing" game with his late grandfather (my friend's father). Timing will be critical. Before I eat, or after...?

Don't fret so much about having to decide which one to buy...just buy one of each! :D
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Har, II.

... It's been known to happen. :o

But, see... Charlie and GEC are going to make more, and then more, and it's that second More that I am endeavoring to remain poised for (the razor barlows). I can't catch 'em all.

I'm all the more grateful for this upcoming opportunity to see them in array!

They all do look so nice, though....

-Greg
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Yes, they really do. :)

~ P.
 
Wow, all are nice---what to do, what to do??? Thanks for showing those Sarah!!!


LOVE the Walnut!!!

Paul
 
Lovely Sheepsfoot Charlie! The swedge work is fantastic, and I really like
the color of that bone. Looks like it's a bit darker, very nice my friend..

Jason
 
I had to work today and just got home, and look what's going on!!
That American Walnut is lookin' mighty fine! Yes Duncan, it is from my Dad, a blank for a gunstock which he saved for decades. He left it to my brother, who passed it on to me. It is not as spectacular as some of the exotic woods, but it has a nice subtle look.
Homey maybe, like my Grandmother's furniture!:D

Soup's on indeed, Sarah. Bill treated it a little differently this time, but variety is the spice etc, etc.

Can't wait to get to Titusville!! It's gonna be like the proverbial Candy Store!
 
WOW!
I knew the sheepsfoot Barlow was going to be nice but holy moly! Oh I can't wait...it'll be my first TC Barlow and first African Blackwood handle too.
 
It must be a absolute beautiful feeling seeing your Dads wood on those superb knives, there is NO WAY I am missing out on one of those, they are simply superb looking knife - and from what I can see everyone agrees!
 
waynorth said:
That American Walnut is lookin' mighty fine! Yes Duncan, it is from my Dad, a blank for a gunstock which he saved for decades. He left it to my brother, who passed it on to me. It is not as spectacular as some of the exotic woods, but it has a nice subtle look.
Homey maybe, like my Grandmother's furniture!:D
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That's still my first pick, and probably will abide as final. But I'm going to come chicken eye and coon finger first. :D

Soup's on indeed, Sarah. Bill treated it a little differently this time, but variety is the spice etc, etc.
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It must be fairly puzzling (and hopefully humorous) to him, with all he strives for and achieves with the finest of bone, to have the "scrap" commissioned and well-received!

~ P.
 
pertinux said:
That's still my first pick, and probably will abide as final. But I'm going to come chicken eye and coon finger first. :D



It must be fairly puzzling (and hopefully humorous) to him, with all he strives for and achieves with the finest of bone, to have the "scrap" commissioned and well-received!

~ P.
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In fact, Bill shook his head, laughed and said something like,
"You gotta be kiddin' me!" when I first brought it up! But then I showed him some old knives that were a bit soupy, and he picked up the ball and ran with it! Now he complains that they are more work than the straight up ones!
He takes great pains to match them up, as those who have them will attest!
 
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