What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

ThievesLikeUs said:
That is so cool to see all the different stamps, Thanks!!
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Several have eluded me: Remington, Ulster with "OK" bolsters, EMPIRE, XLNT, I*XL, KA-BAR-LO, TRYON, etc.... but the hunt is fun.


Markesharp said:
Thanks for posting Al. Great knives and I agree, the Hibbard looks well made. :thumbup:
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You're welcome, Mark and thanks!


KBA said:
Al, thanks for sharing those. Love that Hibbard. :thumbup:
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Thanks, Brett. The Hibbard is one of my favorites. Strong springs, half-stops... just a really solid knife.


Ballenxj said:
AMAZING collection, and well shot too! :)
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Thank you very much!

waynorth said:
Thanks Al!!! Very nice collection, and pics!!
I agree, the Bolster stamps are the key appeal to an otherwise good knife!!
The stamps make them great!!
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Thanks, Charlie! ... you inspired me (and many others) to collect the beloved barlow. I've learned a ton reading your posts and looking at your pictures.

paulhilborn said:
@ Al, thanks for the additional pictures and info:thumbup:
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You're welcome, Paul and thanks!


Now if I could just learn to take pictures like Primble! I shall endeavor to persevere. :D
 
Primble, home-run on restoring that...uh...Primble. :) It looks well taken care of but historic. Nicely balanced. :thumbup:
 
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow? Sawcut bone that's what! "I got a fever and the only prescription is more sawcut!":D
 
clutchcarter said:
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow? Sawcut bone that's what! "I got a fever and the only prescription is more sawcut!":D
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Seriously!!! I picked up a Blackwood from this run - and was lucky to - but missed out on the sawcut, which came out fantastic. From what Mike has said it seems as though there will be another run of these #77 Marlows and I'm not gonna miss the sawcut next time. Plus, I have a rust red sawcut Charlow - my first Charlow - coming in the next two days, so that should ease the pain a bit... 😉
 
RobbW said:
Primble, home-run on restoring that...uh...Primble. :) It looks well taken care of but historic. Nicely balanced. :thumbup:
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Thank you so much for that comment, as that was my goal, and I am very glad that you saw it as I hoped for. :thumbup::):thumbup:


Nice Northfield Mark. :)
 
Cassander said:
Cassander said:
Just heard rumor of an upcoming run of red soup bone Charlows. Any truth?
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chisumr said:
Do you know if there is any truth to that? Just wondering cause I don't want to miss out this time.....
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It seems there is... Don't quote me on that though.
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Don't what, now? :confused:


:p

Charlie, the more I see of barlow offerings old and new, the more I appreciate how well you and Bill chose and executed the proportions and distinctives of your Tom's Choice line.

I look forward to whatever you think of up next, but am often stopped still by the excellence of what you have already brought forth. Well done!

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A dealer told me, but he wasn't exactly sure on the designs.

And Charlie himself told me there is going to be a Dec. run of Barlows.

That's all I know.
 
It is darn hard to put the Cat bag in the Bag!!!

So everyone doesn't have to "Reply with Quote" I will explain at the top of the next page!!
 
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waynorth said:
It is darn hard to put the Cat bag in the Bag!!!

So everyon doesn't have to "Reply with Quote" I will explain at the top of the next page!!
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I'm sorry Charlie. I figured it was public since you told me. I figured you wouldn't've said anything to me if you didn't want anyone to know. Particularly cause I didn't even ask when the next run is.

Now that I think about it, I probably just caused an avalanche of emails to fall on you. All apologies. 😁
 
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