What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Primble said:
Is that dings and scratches I see on the bolster of that ole wore out knife? I am going to check my coin drawer - someone stole my coins! :eek:

It is amazing how fond a knife lover gets of his/her knife when another knife lover expresses interest or makes an offer on it. :p
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That is the sun shining on those shiny bolsters. The knife has never been carried or sharpened. :eek:

Old knives are my favorite. :D
 
R Mac said:
Just pre-ordered the 2 blade in Red Bone. My first TC Barlow.
Now the wait begins!
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You will not be disappointed. Only problem I have is that my TC Barlow is sooo nice, that I don't even want to use it. So I ordered another one from this run so now I will have a back up even though the scales and blades are different.
 
joepa150 said:
You will not be disappointed. Only problem I have is that my TC Barlow is sooo nice, that I don't even want to use it. So I ordered another one from this run so now I will have a back up even though the scales and blades are different.
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Barlows are meant to be used and not be tucked away in a drawer. I actually feel bad for any knife that sits unused and does solitary confinement.
 
cards94 said:
Barlows are meant to be used and not be tucked away in a drawer. I actually feel bad for any knife that sits unused and does solitary confinement.
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I fully agree. All my knives are users although those that have been gifted or have special significance for me personally are treated more gently. Those that I intend to re-sell or trade are kept in their original condition/tube. Everything else gets into rotation for pocket duty. No solitary confinement in this house :D
Linus
 
Nuts! I unplug for one weekend and, of course, the Charlows are released that very weekend. Looks like I missed out on all of the single clip-point versions. (what a bummer...)
 
I'm going to pull this one out to carry tomorrow. A gift from the Barlow Master himself! Thanks Charlie ;)


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Apparently there is no question as to what your favorite knife is Philllll. (cool tat btw)
 
cards94 said:
Barlows are meant to be used and not be tucked away in a drawer. I actually feel bad for any knife that sits unused and does solitary confinement.
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I'm the same way. I don't keep them usually if they're not getting carried at least sometimes. That's why I keep the number of knives I have to a small rotation. They're fine precision tools and deserve to be carried and used, not sit on a shelf. That's just me.
 
cards94 said:
Barlows are meant to be used and not be tucked away in a drawer. I actually feel bad for any knife that sits unused and does solitary confinement.
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yatsunil said:
I fully agree. All my knives are users although those that have been gifted or have special significance for me personally are treated more gently. Those that I intend to re-sell or trade are kept in their original condition/tube. Everything else gets into rotation for pocket duty. No solitary confinement in this house :D
Linus
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arizonaranchman said:
I'm the same way. I don't keep them usually if they're not getting carried at least sometimes. That's why I keep the number of knives I have to a small rotation. They're fine precision tools and deserve to be carried and used, not sit on a shelf. That's just me.
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I agree. I am actually a huge advocate of using my knives and I do use my barlow BUT it is quite nice so I am extra careful with it. Especially since I can't just go buy one immediately. It's funny because I am the one that actually preaches what you guys are saying lol.
 
Anyone have any photo's of their new Stew's Blade Barlows? I have some incoming but would like to see your pic's. Thanks.
 
Parke1 said:
They were rust red and chestnut. I think they're mostly sold out now, unfortunately.
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Thanks. I picked up a single blade in Rust Red even though the color didn't call to me. I did not want to miss out. Hopefully on Thursday when I get it in hand I will be taken over by its beauty. :)

Is there such thing as black saw-cut bone? For some reason that is what I picture as perfect.
 
Markesharp said:
Nice knife philll. :thumbup: You might want to have your tattoo artist change your tat to a nail nick instead of the long pull. :eek: :D
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Don't listen Phil - stick with that long pull tattoo - got to love it and the knife as well. :D
 
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Wow, looks like I missed the boat on these while I was in the process of moving to Australia. If anyone has a lead on a 3rd Cut Stag one, I would greatly appreciate a PM or email.

Can't wait to see all the pictures of these.
 
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