What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Jody744 said:
Why the sad face, Old Engineer Old Engineer ? I’ll get some pics up soon
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Sorry to take so long to answer your question but as waynorth waynorth has posted , it does not meet the all important requirement of a Bolster approximate 1/3 the length of the handle . Which does not apply to a Grandaddy Barlow . A Shadow pattern definition is to have No Bolster . And has he also said , it is a nice looking knife . I do not dislike your knife , it is just not a Barlow .
Carry it in good health my friend .

Harry
 
mrknife said:
theres no barlow with endcaps is there? 🧐
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I've found only one to date. Imperial Hammer Brand. I've spotted multiples offered in the bay that have Barlow stamped on the bolster and a tip on the butt of the handle. I've not seen one in person yet. And the only ones I've seen listed are red.
 
mrknife said:
theres no barlow with endcaps is there? 🧐
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I have never found anything to say that they must be Bareheaded Jack . Remember that they were originally intended to be a very low priced knife for the masses to be able to buy and an endcap would certainly cost more money . I don't think I have ever seen any older Barlow with an endcap . Now we have some companies calling any Jack configuration a Barlow .

Harry
 
Old Engineer said:
I have never found anything to say that they must be Bareheaded Jack . Remember that they were originally intended to be a very low priced knife for the masses to be able to buy and an endcap would certainly cost more money . I don't think I have ever seen any older Barlow with an endcap . Now we have some companies calling any Jack configuration a Barlow .

Harry
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Well theres always this one, S&M's grand daddy barlow, but thats an iffy grey area. might be the only one ive seen with an end cap. they have several iterations



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i did say iffy grey area! but thats also why im probably going to abstain from the Remington barlow, its a very large knife.
 
Jody744 said:
waynorth waynorth maybe it's bolster is a shadow🤣🤣
I am still not 100% sure of what shadow term refers to, no bolster?
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Indeed shadow means no bolsters,no matter the pattern. I have seen knives like yours with contrasting micarta thats done to look like a bolster. In that case I personally would call it a barlow because a bolster is a bolster to me no matter the material its made from. Great looking shadow jack btw😉👍
 
Not a lot of posts on these Winchesters but from what I gather, they are made in USA through Blue Grass Cutlery...

Great f&f and w&t...

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imho, the special feature of the Barlow was the extra long bolster which gave the knife the extra stability and resilience with strong and hard daily use.

if you want to keep the traditional naming BARLOW as name or part of a naming, it should be based on the sense and the specialness of the knife.
this should also be reflected and shown in the knife that is made and named as such today.
otherwise the traditional and original term is just a marketing gimmick.

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Misplaced Hillbilly said:
Indeed shadow means no bolsters,no matter the pattern. I have seen knives like yours with contrasting micarta thats done to look like a bolster. In that case I personally would call it a barlow because a bolster is a bolster to me no matter the material its made from. Great looking shadow jack btw😉👍
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Which, of course, gives me the excuse to post this one again. I know it's not really a barlow but Charlie was kind enough to look at it sideways and smile. Like you David the moment I saw this knife I thought barlow. It's made by BogdanS of Romania and very well built. Just wanted to give him credit.C4568FB2-2F78-4F30-9DAF-9BD539CCA31C_1_201_a.jpeg
JoKr said:
imho, the special feature of the Barlow was the extra long bolster which gave the knife the extra stability and resilience with strong and hard daily use.

if you want to keep the traditional naming BARLOW as name or part of a naming, it should be based on the sense and the specialness of the knife.
this should also be reflected and shown in the knife that is made and named as such today.
otherwise the traditional and original term is just a marketing gimmick.

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Almost too much for the emotions to contain. 🙏
 
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