What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

I just picked up this great old Russell barlow.

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I think that was one I was gawking at as well Phil, there was a two blade at the same time I was trying to resist buying.

Beautiful Russell Phil:thumbup:
 
Very nice Phil - looks to have had nice careful use- what are your plans- leave alone and use? Spend some time with a tooth brush and Mineral Oil?
My apologies as I am trying to see the photo properly - but on my phone the scales look to be wood? If so a good polish with bees wax will bring them up beautifully.

Good stuff!
 
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I envy your photos, Rob! Nice knife, shown at its best!

Great Russell, Phil! Nice find!
 
Thanks Paul!

I can't wait to see them together! Phil or I will post pics of them next time he comes over.
 
Thanks for the nice comments all. This is a great little solid knife. Just a couple hairs shorter than a TC. I don't plan to do much to it, some oil maybe. There's no rust on it that I can see.
 
More soup:
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the pile side has a slightly more vibrant red color:
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Another nice Russell from my friend Evan. :thumbup:;):)
 
A full resolution copy 3724x2492 pixels (slightly cropped) of my soup bone picture - for anyone that likes to make wallpapers:
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Just copy or save into a photo editor and resize as you wish. Looking at the soup bone at full rez looks pretty neat. ;)
 
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Thank you Scott and I'll see what I can do about your request tomorrow. The rain is supposed to hold off again tomorrow luckily. :) I think it would look good next to my 3rd cut as well. I try out a few different combos & post them all up.

Jake

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Awesome full res photo Primble! Definitely background material!

Here are some better pics of the Russell

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