What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Markesharp said:
That bolster length you are referring to Paul is what makes a Barlow a Barlow.
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So that's what a Barlow is! ;) :P

My point was that were it a traditional jack thread, it would not be out of place in having a bolster a half inch shorter. Please note my previous post - I'm in agreement.
 
Hows about an end cap?

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I'm sure at least a few people weren't keen on "modernizing" the traditional barlow pattern, even back in 1941! :thumbup:
 
My first Barlow came in the other day, I have a Walnut two blade on the way now as well. Quick dirty pic to show I'm officially part of the club:D My copy of Tom Sawyer is up at the farm so I had to go with a book called The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain, has an A to Z of the best quotes and things written or said by Mark Twain.

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Better pics when the other arrives!
 
Very cool stuff philll. :) The Clip blade and end cap resemble this years BF forum knife (with a shorter bolster).
 
esnyx said:
Gotta love that 3rd cut stag!! :D

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Loved your 3rd cuts Evan and the walnut trio is great Phillll.

Doc- that blackwood has some fantastic grain and really shines outdoors.
 
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So many beautiful knives and beautiful photos!!! Doesn't hurt that these TC stamped bolsters are probably the best looking thing to happen to production slipjoints in just about ever. Such a classy design that has been wonderfully executed. So glad to have a couple of these in the stable.
 
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