What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Buckeye Sharp]

Three Barlow finds at the Rendezvous today…two of them thanks to Augie
I love finding these old survivors in great shape!

 

[Jody744]

 

[.577NE]

An incredibly gorgeous shot!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Magizm7]

Three Barlow finds at the Rendezvous today…two of them thanks to Augie
I love finding these old survivors in great shape!
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Awesome score Buckeye Sharp , all beauties.
The bone on DE though
Noticed both of you in footage from the Rendezvous, looks like a good time was had by all.

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Hibou Canne]

An incredibly gorgeous shot!

TY Buddy
HAGD

 

[RayseM]

These Barlows are most photogenic. Merle, especially, is always ready for his close up.

 

[Buckeye Sharp]

Awesome score Buckeye Sharp , all beauties.
The bone on DE though
Noticed both of you in footage from the Rendezvous, looks like a good time was had by all.

Yes, and thanks! It was an enjoyable event and already looking forward to next year. All three have spectacular bone covers, but yes, the DE is extra special and the pile sides are just as nice.

 

[waynorth]

Three Barlow finds at the Rendezvous today…two of them thanks to Augie
I love finding these old survivors in great shape!
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Real nice, collectible oldies!!
John's ( Augie )usually buying, not selling!!

 

[waynorth]

Old pic!!

 

[RayseM]

New pic!

 

[waynorth]

Another one!! (wheel without the TC hub)

 

[Jack Black]

These Barlows are most photogenic. Merle, especially, is always ready for his close up.

We went out for a couple of pints earlier

Old pic!!View attachment 1842887

Another one!! (wheel without the TC hub)View attachment 1842891

Fantastic photos Charlie, I love the oldies, some real treasures there my friend

 

[RayseM]

You get a big WOW from me Charlie!

 

[Magizm7]

Another one!! (wheel without the TC hub)View attachment 1842891

Fantastic display Charlie!

 

[Rich S]

New pic!

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Ray

Can you tell me about the Russell in your picture. No offense, but is it a repro or reissue? Doesn't look to me like the old Russell barlows. Really curious about the source. Might get me one (if still available) to go with my old Russells.
Thanks.

 

[RayseM]

Ray

Can you tell me about the Russell in your picture. No offense, but is it a repro or reissue? Doesn't look to me like the old Russell barlows. Really curious about the source. Might get me one (if still available) to go with my old Russells.
Thanks.

No offense taken. Not certain of the date of manufacture.

I bought this one from a AAPK seller whom I have come to trust. This is how he described it ~

"This is a Russell Green River Works Barlow made by Boker under contract in Solingen Germany. The handles are some very pretty smooth brown bone that are chip and crack free. The blades have not been used or resharpened and retain their factory edges. Measures 3 1/8" closed OAL. Good snap and no wobble or play."

No reason to even suspect that he misrepresented it.

 

[waynorth]

Fantastic photos Charlie, I love the oldies, some real treasures there my friend

You get a big WOW from me Charlie!

Fantastic display Charlie!

Thanks my friends!!

 

[Jolipapa]

Old pic!!View attachment 1842887

...And I always thought I had seen most of the TCs... Not to speak of "mere" barlows ! I feel like Ezekiel !