What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Primble]

Ebony wood 152212STL Genuine TC Barlow PPP:

purchased from Sitflyer and just arrived today . . .

and my trio of ebony and blackwoods . . .

I had wanted one of the early Charlows, with the long pull blades, and in a handle material I liked, for quite a while.
Sitflyer made my dream come true by offering me this specimen - and at a very fair price, I might add.
The Canadian coin, along with a nicely worded note, accompanied the knife.

I concluded that he possibly sent a Canadian coin to signify the knife was designed in Canada. Not sure he meant it that way, but, that was my Primble-like understanding and I added a few old American coins to signify designed in Canada and made in the good ole USA!

Based on our conversations, I think that he offered it to me because he believed it belonged in a collection. He might have figured that I would most likely keep the knife in relatively good condition. If he did believe such, then he was indeed correct!

I appreciate it Duane! :thumbup:

 

[sitflyer]

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[9blades]

What makes a good, traditional Barlow? Perhaps it's the adventure leading up to it. I've been wanting a 2009 for quite awhile...and I'm thrilled to say that one will be arriving on Friday or Saturday!!

 

[paulhilborn]

@ Primble Your a great recipient Primble and a great care giver for a real gem of a Barlow:thumbup:

@ Duane this very generous offer does not surprise anyone here on our great forum

You are a true asset Duane:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

That PPP is a heart breaker to let go!!
Very generous, Duane!!
The first batch Barlows hold a special place for me!

Nice going 9blades!! Tough to find!!

 

[9blades]

Thanks Charlie!! I'm happy about it! Recently I had a conversation earlier today, and your walnut TC's came up. The gent mentioned that the wood was originally set aside for custom shotgun stocks? I'm curious if there's any validity in that...The walnut certainly looks the part.

 

[Primble]

One that looks like it's always belonged...

A real beauty there! :thumbup:

And an updated TC family photo:

-Dan

A lot of real beauties there! :thumbup:

Another really nice Stews Blade! :thumbup:

You are correct on all counts! That beauty does belong in a collection, and you have photographed it wonderfully! :thumbup::thumbup:

Thank you again Duane. Glad I got it right! :thumbup:

What makes a good, traditional Barlow? Perhaps it's the adventure leading up to it. I've been wanting a 2009 for quite awhile...and I'm thrilled to say that one will be arriving on Friday or Saturday!!

Beautiful knife 9 blades! :thumbup:

@ Primble Your a great recipient Primble and a great care giver for a real gem of a Barlow

Much appreciated Paul! :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

What makes a good, traditional Barlow? Perhaps it's the adventure leading up to it. I've been wanting a 2009 for quite awhile...and I'm thrilled to say that one will be arriving on Friday or Saturday!!

That is just BEAUTIFUL:thumbup: What gorgeous Stag!!!

 

[jkulysses]

Thanks Charlie!! I'm happy about it! Recently I had a conversation earlier today, and your walnut TC's came up. The gent mentioned that the wood was originally set aside for custom shotgun stocks? I'm curious if there's any validity in that...The walnut certainly looks the part.

I'm not sure if it was just for shotguns but the walnut did belong to Charlie's father & was set aside to be made into gunstocks.

 

[9blades]

Paul & Primble - thanks gents!! More pics when it's in my hands.

I'm not sure if it was just for shotguns but the walnut did belong to Charlie's father & was set aside to be made into gunstocks.

That's even better, thank you for the info!

 

[Markesharp]

That Bridge Barlow has a punch instead of a pen secondary I like it a lot!!!! Hint, hint Charlie, might we see this on a future run of TC Barlows?

With a sheepfoot or long pull spear primary. I will buy 10! :thumbup:

 

[Markesharp]

"Daddy Barlow" Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett OVB 5" closed

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[Primble]

Old saw-cut red bone Boker Barlow with nearly full blades:

Mark - really sweet old knife there - the natural patina is great on that one - if it were mine, it might be a candidate to leave as found. Beautiful bone on that one too! :thumbup:

 

[philllll]

That Bridge Barlow has a punch instead of a pen secondary I like it a lot!!!! Hint, hint Charlie, might we see this on a future run of TC Barlows?

Love the punch and the smooth bone on the Bridge Barlow!!

 

[Gevonovich]

Primble
I missed yesterdays post. Holy smokes that one is a beauty. Way to go, sniff, sniff, Duane. It must have been an emotional day, sniff, sniff

 

[sitflyer]

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[Markesharp]

Primble - Thanks, I agree it is fine the way it is. I really like that old Boker you have there sir. :thumbup:

Philllll - I do too! I am trying to hint at Charlie to put a punch in place of a pen blade in the future Charlow runs.

sitflyer - Thank you sir. It has been used and sharpened properly and I was fortunate to get it.

I think it would be cool to have a run of "Daddy" TC barlows with one clip blade, sawed bone and an EO notch. I can only dream........

 

[philllll]

I do too! I am trying to hint at Charlie to put a punch in place of a pen blade in the future Charlow runs.

:thumbup:

HINT HINT HINT Charlie!

 

[R Mac]

I believe this might just qualify. My first TC Barlow. Extremely pleased. Top notch quality, great fit and finish. Absolutely loving the Rust Red Jig Bone. Very sharp out of the tube, I cut myself arranging the blades for it's photo shoot. I can now see why one may become addicted to these knives.





And could some one PM me how to edit my photos so they display larger like the reply's before mine. THANKS

 

[B Hess]