What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

152112 Macassar ebony
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waynorth said:
Is that what that is!!!!??? Never recognized one before!!

Utica also made Case and Schrade Cut Co stamped knives among many others!!
Nice Seneca (Utica) Dwight!! I've never seen a Seneca!!View attachment 1924959View attachment 1924960
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That is a very modern hobo nickel. They generally look more like this

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in the field of numismatics, some would consider these a travesty as they destroyed coins, however from an artistic stand point there is a lot of canvas there. Originally, hobo nickels were carved by "hobos" during the rough times and used to pay for a meal or etc. they are a bit of americana from the depression years. There are even whole collections of works of famous hobo nickels carved by artists that go for a pretty penny. There is also a small industry of tool creations to mount the nickel for carving. Today it has been expanded to many other coins not just american. Generally coins of no numismatic value are used. I even gave it a shot and attempted to buy buffalo nickels for the attempt. But my engraving skills were just not there yet and as a minor numismatist, its tough to destroy a coin. seemed fun tho.
 
mrknife said:
That is a very modern hobo nickel. They generally look more like this

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in the field of numismatics, some would consider these a travesty as they destroyed coins, however from an artistic stand point there is a lot of canvas there. Originally, hobo nickels were carved by "hobos" during the rough times and used to pay for a meal or etc. they are a bit of americana from the depression years. There are even whole collections of works of famous hobo nickels carved by artists that go for a pretty penny. There is also a small industry of tool creations to mount the nickel for carving. Today it has been expanded to many other coins not just american. Generally coins of no numismatic value are used. I even gave it a shot and attempted to buy buffalo nickels for the attempt. But my engraving skills were just not there yet and as a minor numismatist, its tough to destroy a coin. seemed fun tho.
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Great explanation of the hobo coins. I love your skull creations.
 
mrknife said:
That is a very modern hobo nickel. They generally look more like this

XxWH93c.gif


in the field of numismatics, some would consider these a travesty as they destroyed coins, however from an artistic stand point there is a lot of canvas there. Originally, hobo nickels were carved by "hobos" during the rough times and used to pay for a meal or etc. they are a bit of americana from the depression years. There are even whole collections of works of famous hobo nickels carved by artists that go for a pretty penny. There is also a small industry of tool creations to mount the nickel for carving. Today it has been expanded to many other coins not just american. Generally coins of no numismatic value are used. I even gave it a shot and attempted to buy buffalo nickels for the attempt. But my engraving skills were just not there yet and as a minor numismatist, its tough to destroy a coin. seemed fun tho.
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You certainly have to work small!!
Thanks for the explanation, Jack!!
 
waynorth said:
Very nice Custom!!! Please excuse my ignorance; who is C.D.B??
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I thought it was some sort of hemp oil you rub into bad knees or something! :D ;)

Beautiful custom Barlow Dwight :) :thumbsup:
mrknife said:
That is a very modern hobo nickel. They generally look more like this

XxWH93c.gif


in the field of numismatics, some would consider these a travesty as they destroyed coins, however from an artistic stand point there is a lot of canvas there. Originally, hobo nickels were carved by "hobos" during the rough times and used to pay for a meal or etc. they are a bit of americana from the depression years. There are even whole collections of works of famous hobo nickels carved by artists that go for a pretty penny. There is also a small industry of tool creations to mount the nickel for carving. Today it has been expanded to many other coins not just american. Generally coins of no numismatic value are used. I even gave it a shot and attempted to buy buffalo nickels for the attempt. But my engraving skills were just not there yet and as a minor numismatist, its tough to destroy a coin. seemed fun tho.
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I have a British hobo coin, but it probably isn't the best day to show it :eek:

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waynorth said:
You certainly have to work small!!
Thanks for the explanation, Jack!!
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No problem Charlie, yes indeed! We did get a big magnification system for the work bench and optivisors for the smaller work. Ive been fooling around with the idea of getting a desk magnification set up as it would allow me to work in finer detail. Haven't made the plunge yet tho.
 
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