What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

That's a nice looking Barlow, Belljs3.

It is most gratifying that you are happy with it!

Nice to see more Canadian members here also! I'll be coming through Hamilton, on my way to the GEC Rendezvous!

Happy Canada Day!
 
waynorth said:
Here's a sweet knife. Paypal woes aside (looks like we are getting a satisfactory resolution!), an old contact came up with this Fish Daddy!
I think he felt sorry for me!
I usually steer clear of Daddies, as they are just another collecting stream that eats up my wallet, but who could resist this one, I ask you??
Mostly full, and crisply snappy, this guy has it all.

Meant for fishing, it has a long scaler-spine, which affects the blade shape, shortening the clip into an interesting shape. No nail pull needed here.
Very sculptural piece, IMO. Knifemakers art, this one!
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What does that mean Charlie? Will the ordering/money issues with PayPal be remidied before you go to the GEC Rendezvous? I hope PayPal isn't jerking you around.
 
A fresh take on a "Traditional" Barlow in Micarta and D2. I picked this up directly from Gene Wiseman off the exchange. Not only is it a looker, but it feels perfect in hand and in pocket, and the D2 steel came mercifully razor sharp. (I say mercifully, because I just spent an eternity getting an old D2 Queen Jack sharp.) I see Gene just did a bigger brother to this one at 4", but this one is at my sweet spot at 3 3/8". Perfect : )

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~Jim
 
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That is a good pic there Primble Sir...is that a slate U.S.A flag? - coffee table???
I just took some shots outside today, and wanted to add to this wonderful thread again.

Primble and I passed a few words between us, and the mention was that Charlie...you Sir have indeed made some of the better production knives out there - I am extremely proud to own these knives, they take hold of me more than most knives have........













 
Campbellclanman said:
That is a good pic there Primble Sir...is that a slate U.S.A flag? - coffee table???
I just took some shots outside today, and wanted to add to this wonderful thread again.

Primble and I passed a few words between us, and the mention was that Charlie...you Sir have indeed made some of the better production knives out there - I am extremely proud to own these knives, they take hold of me more than most knives have........
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Thank you Mr. Man from/in paradise! The flag is about 18"x12" - a piece of slate that was painted by a local lady who is a pretty good folk artist. It was purchased from her by my mother and I received it as a Christmas present, quite a few years back. it has a leather loop on one end and is made to hang from a peg, etc.

Yes - I believe that the TC Barlow, designed and special ordered by Waynorth, is the most appealing production knife that is being made today. They just really appeal to me. I also believe that they stand a chance to become a very valuable knife, sought after by collectors. Now I just don't buy knives for that reason, however, it is that thought that gives me pause, when I think about using more than one of them as a carry knife. The other reason that makes me hesitate to use more than the one, which has lost it's blade embellishment - is just that - the beautiful blade embellishments. Ordinarily, I do not like blade embellishments at all and steer clear of them. I simply love the embellishments on the TC Barlows!

Duncan - my friend - you have just captured the pure essence of these wonderful knives in your outstanding photos - you have indeed done justice to this group of knives - just excellent photography here! What a treat to wake up to this fine morning. To have such stunning photos - one has to first have a stunning subject - which most certainly these all are. That old piece of driftwood is a wonderful back drop! ;)

I must ask - I would like to save these beautiful pictures for my own personal use - in my Blade Forums folder on my computer. :thumbup:

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Even though the TC Barlows only started in 2012, I am starting to think of those knives you have portrayed as "Early TCs", Duncan! Real nice collection, and as usual great photographs.
Mr Primble, I agree with you wholeheartedly; if you have 4 or 5 of them, why would you carry all of them. I'm from the same school of preservation.
When I find a 50 - 100 year old knife in minty condition, I see it as an example of the best in humanity. It teaches, often, what well-trained and well-given effort can achieve. You can guess what people have wrought from worn out objects, but you can know what humans are capable of from well conserved objects d'arte. Just as you can appreciate what God has wrought by preserving the planet!!
 
Modoc ED said:
What does that mean Charlie? Will the ordering/money issues with PayPal be remidied before you go to the GEC Rendezvous? I hope PayPal isn't jerking you around.
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Sorry I missed this post Ed! Paypal has been great, and all's well that ends well! We have lost little ground!
 
waynorth said:
Mr Primble, I agree with you wholeheartedly; if you have 4 or 5 of them, why would you carry all of them. I'm from the same school of preservation.
When I find a 50 - 100 year old knife in minty condition, I see it as an example of the best in humanity. It teaches, often, what well-trained and well-given effort can achieve. You can guess what people have wrought from worn out objects, but you can know what humans are capable of from well conserved objects d'arte. Just as you can appreciate what God has wrought by preserving the planet!!
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Well said Charlie!!! :thumbup::)

While I do like/have and admire the slightly used old knives with patina, I have always maintained that it is/was much harder and more desirable to preserve an old knife in pristine condition than to use it and/or lose it. Most all of my old Case XX's are mint.

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This might be the most beautiful TC Barlow my eye has ever seen - I wonder what the handle color was called on this one - Charlie or Duncan or Anyone?? :confused:
 
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Justin, it was suggested that I put a caplifter in one of my TC Barlows and call it a Beerlow!!:D

I like it as a useful, customized knife!:thumbup: Nice work, Evan!
 
Glad to see it in good use Justin!

waynorth said:
Justin, it was suggested that I put a caplifter in one of my TC Barlows and call it a Beerlow!!:D
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Thanks Charlie! Haha! The Beerlow! I like it!

I'll tell ya, this one had me sweatin'!!


Here are some pics I took before sending it off:

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Primble said:
Thank you Mr. Man from/in paradise! The flag is about 18"x12" - a piece of slate that was painted by a local lady who is a pretty good folk artist. It was purchased from her by my mother and I received it as a Christmas present, quite a few years back. it has a leather loop on one end and is made to hang from a peg, etc.

Yes - I believe that the TC Barlow, designed and special ordered by Waynorth, is the most appealing production knife that is being made today. They just really appeal to me. I also believe that they stand a chance to become a very valuable knife, sought after by collectors. Now I just don't buy knives for that reason, however, it is that thought that gives me pause, when I think about using more than one of them as a carry knife. The other reason that makes me hesitate to use more than the one, which has lost it's blade embellishment - is just that - the beautiful blade embellishments. Ordinarily, I do not like blade embellishments at all and steer clear of them. I simply love the embellishments on the TC Barlows!

Duncan - my friend - you have just captured the pure essence of these wonderful knives in your outstanding photos - you have indeed done justice to this group of knives - just excellent photography here! What a treat to wake up to this fine morning. To have such stunning photos - one has to first have a stunning subject - which most certainly these all are. That old piece of driftwood is a wonderful back drop! ;)

I must ask - I would like to save these beautiful pictures for my own personal use - in my Blade Forums folder on my computer. :thumbup:

:)
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Primble my friend, thank you-I think its widely known of your skill as a photographer and its fantastic having a man of your talent give such compliments- so thank you, but as you say, one must have a subject worthy, and its this very subject that makes me try to show just the true knife that each of these are, although I have failed, it pleases me to know on a nice day, I will try again.....................aaaaaaaaahhhhhh! ( in a relaxed sighing manner ) there has to be worse things in life eh? :D
Please as many have with your exceptional work-do what you will with these photos, I have said this before - these knives I believe have not been discovered yet - because when the rest of the knife world catches up - the hunt really will be on!!!

waynorth said:
Even though the TC Barlows only started in 2012, I am starting to think of those knives you have portrayed as "Early TCs", Duncan! Real nice collection, and as usual great photographs.
Mr Primble, I agree with you wholeheartedly; if you have 4 or 5 of them, why would you carry all of them. I'm from the same school of preservation.
When I find a 50 - 100 year old knife in minty condition, I see it as an example of the best in humanity. It teaches, often, what well-trained and well-given effort can achieve. You can guess what people have wrought from worn out objects, but you can know what humans are capable of from well conserved objects d'arte. Just as you can appreciate what God has wrought by preserving the planet!!
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Thank you Charlie, previously I have made comments before of the importance of preservation of such knives.
There will be people like us in the distant future eagerly sourcing such knives as these - I can picture one such lucky Traditionalist excitedly showing a ppp etch ever so slightly under a even and well preserved Patina - the long pull Spear blade with Antique Bone and the TC Bolsters showing the care and love of the many previous owners - the reason that the members of that days forum could all enjoy looking at such fine work of yesteryears Cutlers who endeavoured to re-capture the originals work - and succeeded in the very example being shown at that moment.
 
This has to be one of the best threads on the whole forum! Great posts and pics Primble and Duncan. Was it only 2012 Charlie?! You and GEC have certainly produced some classic Barlows since then, I agree with everything you guys have said about them, they really are outstanding. In decades to come, I really think the Charlows will be looked upon with even more awe than we look at them with today. Great work Mr Charlie :)

 
Jack Black said:
This has to be one of the best threads on the whole forum! Great posts and pics Primble and Duncan. Was it only 2012 Charlie?! You and GEC have certainly produced some classic Barlows since then, I agree with everything you guys have said about them, they really are outstanding. In decades to come, I really think the Charlows will be looked upon with even more awe than we look at them with today. Great work Mr Charlie :)

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To me this is the best of the bunch. Single blade Sheepsfoot Barlow.:thumbup:
 
sunandsteel said:
To me this is the best of the bunch. Single blade Sheepsfoot Barlow.:thumbup:
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I am more likely to buy the two blade version, however, they are equally beautiful to my eye - Jack - very excellent sir! :thumbup::)


Thank you Duncan for your response and it appears everyone over-looked my question of bone color for post # 4413. Anybody know?? Thanks.
 
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