What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Rufus1949]

Does a 1956 to 1988 Imperial (shell construction) Barlow qualify for "a 'good' traditional Barlow"?
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I know the 1095 blades are "as good" as the more spendy Imperial-Schrade family of brands Barlows with pinned (or Swendin key) constructon of the same period.

Tang Stamp so I's notaccused of fibbing about its origions and/or age.
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If this don't meet the "good" qualifcation, let me know and I'll delete this post.

To me that is a fine example to share here.

 

[PenisMightier]

Does a 1956 to 1988 Imperial (shell construction) Barlow qualify for "a 'good' traditional Barlow"?
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I know the 1095 blades are "as good" as the more spendy Imperial-Schrade family of brands Barlows with pinned (or Swendin key) constructon of the same period.

Tang Stamp so I's notaccused of fibbing about its origions and/or age.
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If this don't meet the "good" qualifcation, let me know and I'll delete this post.

I can't speak for everyone, but I think it's good springs and blade make it a good knife. Their 1095 can take a verrrry sharp edge. Plus if you get the hankering, you can rescale them.

 

[Travman]

 

[majorpain1]

 

[unclekurty]

 

[majorpain1]

For Sawcut Sunday...

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[majorpain1]

Robeson 1919-39

 

[DirtDawg]

Robeson 1919-39

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That is nice, very nice.

 

[majorpain1]

That is nice, very nice.

Thanks, I'm really happy with it. I love Barlows, old knives and Robesons so it's a win-win-win.

 

[screened porch]

I jumped to new and landed a fur piece back.
These both came up in my Random Tuesday grab this morning.

 

[DirtDawg]

I jumped to new and landed a fur piece back.
These both came up in my Random Tuesday grab this morning.

Good lookin' Barlows, both.

 

[screened porch]

Good lookin' Barlows, both.

Thanks!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Fodderwing]

Just got this one

Original Northfield UNXLD

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I haven't been on this thread since the end of May! Wow! Steve that is quite a find my friend!

 

[Fodderwing]

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Wonderful Ablett and love the stamped bolster. Never seen that before.

 

[SteveC]

I haven't been on this thread since the end of May! Wow! Steve that is quite a find my friend!

Thanks buddy !

 

[Way-Barney]

The blade etch on the Ablett's is quite light, Patina renders it invisible. wicked fine steel and takes a razor edge, too good not to use. Not had the chance castrate anything with it yet!

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

The blade etch on the Ablett's is quite light, Patina renders it invisible. wicked fine steel and takes a razor edge, too good not to use. Not had the chance castrate anything with it yet!

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I wish I had of got one of his knives while he was alive. My dad has the same as you, beautiful knife for what it is as you say aesthetically pleasing and holds a razor edge.

Nye on impossible to find now.

 

[Way-Barney]

I wish I had of got one of his knives while he was alive. My dad has the same as you, beautiful knife for what it is as you say aesthetically pleasing and holds a razor edge.

Nye on impossible to find now.

At an auction last month two went for 500.

I paid about 20-25 quid,
walk and talk is the best I have seen from the sheffield makers, admittedly I have not a great many to use in comparison, he gets the spring flush with out trying I think.