What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[bigfish64]

That's some pretty white bone.

Thanks John, I think this knife will look really nice when the blade gets some patina. Gotta get this thing in my pocket more often.

 

[euroken]

Finally got a hold of one of these! Super nice f&f! Ka-bar-low

 

[bigfish64]

Finally got a hold of one of these! Super nice f&f! Ka-bar-low

That’s a beauty Ken!

 

[pmek5]

 

[blee]

I have several TC Barlows, including the 2017 Forum knife (thanks for doing that, Charlie!). I much prefer the shiny bolster on regular TC Barlows, an attribute that makes those knives so special to me. So, I polished the satin bolster on the Forum knife and it looks great.

 

[tmd_87]

Priceless

 

[Markeologist]

Rust red sawcut single clips are missing from the GEC production totals on their website. waynorth Charlie, do you remember how many were made?

Here is another, so at least 3:

 

[JohnDF]

You are both making me wish I had mine with me on my trip... great knives.

 

[pmek5]

You are both making me wish I had mine with me on my trip... great knives.

It's always a tough choice. I always bring just one, and then that knife becomes a memory of that trip. I only share that with knife nuts who understand
Hope you have a wonderful trip.

 

[JohnDF]

I only share that with knife nuts who understand

I completely understand.

 

[bigfish64]

It's always a tough choice. I always bring just one, and then that knife becomes a memory of that trip. I only share that with knife nuts who understand
Hope you have a wonderful trip.

And the one you buy on the trip!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[bigfish64]

Here’s a thrifty Barlow. When I first got it the copper was way to shiny, I like how it’s aging.

 

[bigfish64]

Boker, in Grenadill covers and 440c steel. Paid a little extra for the glowing shield option.
Just kidding, no glowing shield option, caught the light just right.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Crappie71]

This 77 Northfield has seen a lot of pocket time since ‘18. The coping blade works perfect for my amateur whittling projects.

 

[tmd_87]

A lot of life left in this one. Lil oil in the joints and a quick flush. Threw it in the pocket and away we went.

 

[black mamba]

Taylor, those old Queen Barlows had the most beautiful richness to the bone covers, just oozing with character!

 

[mbkr]

Bear & Son stag Barlow. A fairly recent acquisition. Bear has a reputation for uneven quality control. This one is a good one. I'm quite impressed, especially considering the price. Both blades are tight with no wobble whatsoever. Just the tiniest gap between the liner and spring on one side. Really only noticeable if its held up to the light. Both blades are decently well centered. The shield is a little crooked
This is solid, well made, inexpensive, Barlow in the best traditional sense.

Its an eighth of an inch longer than a Case and a tiny bit thicker. Despite the small difference, it feels bigger in hand. The blades have more of an angle when open than on the Case.

Blade grind is a little uneven. Didn't worry about it - gave it a couple of quick passes on a ceramic and then a little stropping and its plenty sharp.

 

[tmd_87]

Taylor, those old Queen Barlows had the most beautiful richness to the bone covers, just oozing with character!

You are not lying. Hard to capture it in the picture that's for sure!!!