What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

knowtracks said:
The 2 Blade versions, pen in front of main.



The Blackwood...




Gunstock Walnut...




Smooth Ivory bone...




Antique Yellow Saw Cut bone...




And of course the back label...




Dave :D
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Oops - I accidentally quoted all of these lovely two bladed TC Barlows. :eek::o:o

Wonderful collection Dave !!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::D

P.S. - I am thinking of taking a trip to the oil patch and swing back through Sarasota this autumn - for sight seeing - of course. I wonder what time you and Evan leave to go out to eat and if either one of you also collect firearms?? :p
 
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Sorry Primble but just like the turtle I carry my house with me!;)
As far as firearms goes nothing much anymore.... smaller than a 45, that is...Love and a 45! :D

Dave
 
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Dave's basically in my backyard boy's so I definitely have the time advantage of getting to him first:D

So Dave, .45 cal and bigger is your preference;):D
 
knowtracks said:
Sorry Primble but just like the turtle I carry my house with me!;)
As far as firearms goes nothing much anymore.... smaller than a 45, that is...Love and a 45! :D

Dave
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Gulp !! :o:o Just kiddin' Dave, my good friend. :D

Campbellclanman said:
Lol Primble my friend- you go in- and I will be in the truck waiting brother.:D
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So let me get this straight my friend - you will be waitin' in the truck for ole brother Primble and willing to split the loot or - speed off in the truck when the shootin' starts and leave me behind?? :confused::confused::o

I just can't get no respect around here. :mad::D:D

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My friend Primble.
Mate - I would back you all the way- but when that canon goes off- so does that truck - The I am straight round to Pauls place- pickin him up- while Daves digging a hole in the back- were going in the front.

Be proud you were part of the mission- just a shame you ain't there partner when Paul and I do the splitting of the goods- mind you- with the loot bag I would be watching ol' Hilborn out the corner if my eye - those TC's can change a man - and when Paul's got Daves stash- well.....
 
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Here's a nice little barlow from Germany, make is Swan Works. I'm going to be cleaning this one up a tad, although rusty it still has excellent walk and talk, and a keen edge. The covers are saw cut bone, but the saw marks are super shallow. I can't really pin down the age on this one, other than it was made sometime post 1920.



 
Nice to see that Barlow still has lots of life in it yet- everything is great about it- it will clean nicely!! Nice one Dan
 
Campbellclanman said:
My friend Primble.
Mate - I would back you all the way- but when that canon goes off- so does that truck - The I am straight round to Pauls place- pickin him up- while Daves digging a hole in the back- were going in the front.

Be proud you were part of the mission- just a shame you ain't there partner when Paul and I do the splitting of the goods- mind you- with the loot bag I would be watching ol' Hilborn out the corner if my eye - those TC's can change a man - and when Paul's got Daves stash- well.....
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That is hilarious Duncan - even if I did get killd. :eek::D:D:D:D:D:thumbup:

Parke1 said:
Here's a nice little barlow from Germany, make is Swan Works. I'm going to be cleaning this one up a tad, although rusty it still has excellent walk and talk, and a keen edge. The covers are saw cut bone, but the saw marks are super shallow. I can't really pin down the age on this one, other than it was made sometime post 1920.
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Certainly looks that old Dan - I really like that old Barlow. :thumbup::)

knowtracks - I certainly have respect for .45 cal. :eek::D
 
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Campbellclanman said:
My friend Primble.
Mate - I would back you all the way- but when that canon goes off- so does that truck - The I am straight round to Pauls place- pickin him up- while Daves digging a hole in the back- were going in the front.

Be proud you were part of the mission- just a shame you ain't there partner when Paul and I do the splitting of the goods- mind you- with the loot bag I would be watching ol' Hilborn out the corner if my eye - those TC's can change a man - and when Paul's got Daves stash- well.....
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Duncan, here's a little hint of what style I'd be after...and some of Dave's others of course---like say the 2012 releases;)

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But don't fear Duncan, you'd come away with some of the loot...I just tend to count this way...1 for you, 2 for me, 1 for you, 2 for me...see everyone wins, just some more than others:D
 
Fish30114 said:
Folks, would the Tiduette 'Huckleberry' knife be considered a barlow?
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Fish, the bolster is a huge part of what defines a barlow. Although blade/blades add to what defines a barlow as well. The Huckleberry knife is built on the same frame is all:)
 
Nice archive-quality pictures, Dave.
That's the way to snap them to show the details and proportion!
And a great job of organizing them for us! They will be referenced for years to come!!
 
Campbellclanman said:
My friend Primble.
Mate - I would back you all the way- but when that canon goes off- so does that truck - The I am straight round to Pauls place- pickin him up- while Daves digging a hole in the back- were going in the front.

Be proud you were part of the mission- just a shame you ain't there partner when Paul and I do the splitting of the goods- mind you- with the loot bag I would be watching ol' Hilborn out the corner if my eye - those TC's can change a man - and when Paul's got Daves stash- well.....
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She's a good plan Dunk!:thumbup: Only 1 problem that I see...O'l Dave ain't diggin no hole, he's hookin up and driving off! :eek: It would be a while before they found him out here in the middle of the res! :rolleyes:
So O'l Prim gets shot for nothing!! Sorry Primble them's the breaks.( Oh ya by the way we ain't talkin ASP, but 45 Long Colt!) :D

That's a nice old Swan Works Dan! :thumbup: Don't see to many with a bail anymore. :cool:

Dave
 
Dave....sweet pics of your collection. I have acquired 3 of these but missing the smooth ivory bone and the soup bone. Still looking........thanks.
 
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