What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

sitflyer said:
...Perfect tension on the blades while open. Most enjoyable for me is that nice little trick with the main blade pull location...My left thumbnail is currently at the short end of the spectrum, and I am able to hold this one in my right hand and get a good purchase on the main blade to open. This was a concern for me when the first pics showed up, but the swedge on the pen blade gives ample clearance for access.
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Had to laugh when I read this : ) I had JUST trimmed my nails yesterday morning, then my ebony 2 blade arrived! My thumbnails were just a bit short for 'comfortable' access to the main, but as a consolation, I'm carrying the gorgeous single today. Maybe I haven't had my morning donut, but something about the deep color reminds me of toffee or some other caramel candy. It looks so yummy...:p
 
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I'm usually a stainless steel kinda guy, but i've got to say.. I want one of these! And if i ever get a carbon steel knife, this has got to be it. If only i could find a dealer with a two-blader antique yellow sawcut bone in stock, my money wouldn't be mine anymore! It's not fair that you Americans get all the fun!! ;)
 
Those barlows are something. They look as they should, and I don't doubt the quality is there. Charlie, you really have the touch when it comes to these limited run knives.

- Christian
 
I received mine yesterday and concurred with everyone's comments on how wonderful this Barlow is. I was slightly worried about opening the master spear but the swedge on pen blade makes adequate allowance for access. I really enjoy how streamline this knife is mainly due to the master being a spear blade, which is very pocket friendly. Needless to say, this knife quickly found its way into the pocket and shall see lots of daily carry and usage. Charlie, you nailed it .. exceptional design at a perfect size .. well done!
 

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~ P.
 
My new desktop!!
Thanks, ~P!!!


No copyright fees, right??
 
Charlie, trust me, we're square. :)

As I believe can be seen in the above and previous pictures, not only are the design decisions on this barlow top-shelf, the ebony used is also fine-- straight-grained, beautiful coloration. This wood is particularly well-suited to being cut "flat-sawn" for this pattern.

~ P.
 
Thanks for the freebie!!:rolleyes:

I know what you mean about the Ebony, ~P. Just enough feature to confirm it is wood, and deep enough black to be instrument grade. Of the many types of Ebony this one is near the top!
 
Wow...thats just great to see Charlies name on the bucket!, could someone please take a photo of the script at the back of the tube, it looks interesting to read!
 
The labels are a form of advertising, so I have removed them . . . . . . . . .


With apologies for breaking the rules.:o
 
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Thanks, Charlie.

You've shared much of the story here in this thread; having it on the tube label makes this knife just that much more special.

(Extra credit for managing to capture the backstory and your enthusiasm within the text limit for the label. :))

~ P.
 
It appears that my new phone's camera does not do as well indoors as it does outdoors. I will have to take some more shots when the weather turns better and I can get some good sunlight to work with. In the meantime...Here is my new copperhead barlow along side my #72.

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