What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Pt-Luso]

 

[kyhunt]

I had this one on me yesterday. It’s my only Barlow . I just did a search and realized the last time I posted it over here was 2022. So I’ll throw it in just because I think Case makes a decent Barlow.

It always amazes me how bone can look so different depending on the lighting.

 

[SteveC]

 

[waynorth]

Rhidian's Stag, Short Beak Barlow stepped out with me today!!
I'm getting new glasses tomorrow!!

 

[Hibou Canne]

 

[majorpain1]

 

[SteveC]

 

[waynorth]

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Nice picture, Steve!!

Here's a couple of cousins I haven't shown for a while!! I keep them hidden away so I won't use them!!

(scratches are on the scanner!!)

 

[SteveC]

Nice picture, Steve!!

Here's a couple of cousins I haven't shown for a while!! I keep them hidden away so I won't use them!!
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(scratches are on the scanner!!)

Thanks Charlie, those two are

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Charlie, those two are

Thanks, Steve!!
I just got back from my P.O.Box with this one; another of those Cooper, Barlows; this one another NYK, but with Ebony handles!!
Not as sophisticated as GEC, but nonetheless attractive for a number of reasons!!! Well finished, with great, firm snap, and sporting integral bolsters, I like the old-style Matteawan markings!! The ebony has a very rough sawcut, enhancing the utilitarian flavor of this Barlow, and contrasting nicely with the stamped, mark-side only bolster!! I love this knife!!!
(The other knife I picked up today is a stunner - check out the HJ thread!!!)

 

[SteveC]

Thanks, Steve!!
I just got back from my P.O.Box with this one; another of those Cooper, Barlows; this one another NYK, but with Ebony handles!!View attachment 3000177View attachment 3000178
Not as sophisticated as GEC, but nonetheless attractive for a number of reasons!!! Well finished, with great, firm snap, and sporting integral bolsters, I like the old-style Matteawan markings!! The ebony has a very rough sawcut, enhancing the utilitarian flavor of this Barlow, and contrasting nicely with the stamped, mark-side only bolster!! I love this knife!!!
(The other knife I picked up today is a stunner - check out the HJ thread!!!)

Great looking Barlow, congrats Charlie !

 

[Digger Stubble]

 

[waynorth]

Great looking Barlow, congrats Charlie !

Thanks Steve!!

 

[black mamba]

That is a nice one, Charlie, especially the rough-cut ebony.

 

[DaveHS]

So I’ll throw it in just because I think Case makes a decent Barlow.

I’ll say! That bone is killer. This new Case 1095 is a favorite. They did a great job with the deep jigging on this.

 

[Travman]

 

[kyhunt]

I’ll say! That bone is killer. This new Case 1095 is a favorite. They did a great job with the deep jigging on this.
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Thanks. That’s a nice one too.

 

[Buck_Fan]

This one came today. I think it fits the bill as a good traditional barlow.

 

[kyhunt]

This one came today. I think it fits the bill as a good traditional barlow.

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That’s a really nice looking one.

 

[mrknife]

Thanks, Steve!!
I just got back from my P.O.Box with this one; another of those Cooper, Barlows; this one another NYK, but with Ebony handles!!View attachment 3000177View attachment 3000178
Not as sophisticated as GEC, but nonetheless attractive for a number of reasons!!! Well finished, with great, firm snap, and sporting integral bolsters, I like the old-style Matteawan markings!! The ebony has a very rough sawcut, enhancing the utilitarian flavor of this Barlow, and contrasting nicely with the stamped, mark-side only bolster!! I love this knife!!!
(The other knife I picked up today is a stunner - check out the HJ thread!!!)

i have to say they are certainly fun project knives, god knows i have enough projects sitting around tho