What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[euroken]

Holy moly. That’s a real looker

I'd have to agree!!

 

[waynorth]

Love this knife.

So do I!!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Onebigbill]

 

[prairie.dog]

 

[Travman]

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[bigfish64]

Here’s the one that started my obsession with Boker Barlows, walnut and carbon steel.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[TheChunk91]

 

[waynorth]

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Beautiful Barlow, Paul!! Lots of character!! Great example of Wabi-Sabi!!!
Can you read the etch?? xxxxxx hardware and tool??

 

[TheChunk91]

Beautiful Barlow, Paul!! Lots of character!! Great example of Wabi-Sabi!!!
Can you read the etch?? xxxxxx hardware and tool??

Thanks Charlie. Indeed it has character. The etch reads beighley hdwe & tool co.

 

[JohnDF]

I absolutely love Walnut handles on a pocket knife.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Charlie. Indeed it has character. The etch reads beighley hdwe & tool co.

Nice find!! Thanks for reading the etch!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

I agree - Paul that old Barlows a real looker my friend. Very nice pick up.

 

[Invoice]

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[willc]

This old Colonial still has a lot of life left in it.
Nice snap on both blades and they both felt nice when sharpening.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Pt-Luso]