What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

waynorth said:
You can play the contrarian to my OCD any time Lyle, as long as the knives are as beautiful as that I*XL!!:D
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Could someone educate me about this gorgeous knife? I see it is in stainless steel, which if I understand correctly, means it has to be post-1950 something, is that correct? I'm relatively new to collecting knives, and am a positive infant in knife-years in comparison to so many of my mentors here. Would anyone mind discussing this knife so I can learn more?

(Having embarrassed myself earlier, hey, why not try it again... this time without old bare head jack, lol.) :thumbup:
 
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Can someone send me an email/PM on how to find these old barlows with unique stamps? I've been looking for one of the S Stamped Schrades and the N stamped NYK Barlows for a while to no avail. I'm actually sitting on some money now, which obviously means there are none available on ebay. Are there other corners of the internet I should be looking in? Anybody willing to point me to their honey hole?
 
bleh said:
Can someone send me an email/PM on how to find these old barlows with unique stamps? I've been looking for one of the S Stamped Schrades and the N stamped NYK Barlows for a while to no avail. I'm actually sitting on some money now, which obviously means there are none available on ebay. Are there other corners of the internet I should be looking in? Anybody willing to point me to their honey hole?
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PM coming Sean
 
blackbrit said:
Could someone educate me about this gorgeous knife? I see it is in stainless steel, which if I understand correctly, means it has to be post-1950 something, is that correct? I'm relatively new to collecting knives, and am a positive infant in knife-years in comparison to so many of my mentors here. Would anyone mind discussing this knife so I can learn more?

(Having embarrassed myself earlier, hey, why not try it again... this time without old bare head jack, lol.) :thumbup:
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What I find embarrassing Brit,is not acknowledging what you don't know.It's assuring when you know that you don't know.(Should have slept last night)

Brit you are right about it being made after 1950,although it has nothing to do with SS.I do not know for sure,but I think it was made late 70's ,maybe 1980.It is hefty,very well made ,and has a bear trap snap.I bought it new in the box in 1980.About all I know without searching the IXL stamping.

Stainless steel was invented around 1913,and some production began in 1914.Here is some information I gleaned with my search engine friend and pictures I posted of early stainless knives.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-are-crowing-for-the-quot-Farmers-quot/page8

Around post # 143 in the rooster comb and farmers jack thread.
 
wlfryjr said:
What I find embarrassing Brit,is not acknowledging what you don't know.It's assuring when you know that you don't know.(Should have slept last night)

Brit you are right about it being made after 1950,although it has nothing to do with SS.I do not know for sure,but I think it was made late 70's ,maybe 1980.It is hefty,very well made ,and has a bear trap snap.I bought it new in the box in 1980.About all I know without searching the IXL stamping.

Stainless steel was invented around 1913,and some production began in 1914.Here is some information I gleaned with my search engine friend and pictures I posted of early stainless knives.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-are-crowing-for-the-quot-Farmers-quot/page8

Around post # 143 in the rooster comb and farmers jack thread.
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Oh! Thank you for that correction about stainless steel. I read that somewhere on the "google" (my friend, too) , and committed it to memory without checking it with other parts of the same *ahem* friend.

It is also great to know you bought it new in the box in 1980. It has a nice history - with you! What a great knife to buy, and such a lovely keeper. :thumbup::)
 
Interesting discussion on your Barlow Lyle :thumbup: BB, I think Wostenholm began using stainless in the 1920's, though it was a long time before it became common. They produced Barlows of that type in both stainless and carbon-steel. I think yours is one of the nicer ones Lyle. I passed on one from the same period, or probably a bit later, in the market the other day. It had stainless blades, synthetic covers, still in the box, but so much play in the blade that it might have been a 'waster', and the etch wasn't as nice as on yours.
 
Mmmhmmm, do I love me some wood scales on a TC! danceshout.gif

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This is not quite the complete set of wood handled TC barlows (I think I'm missing 6 or 7 of 'em).

If I could only get my hands on some of that Brazilian Rosewood...pacing.gif
 
esnyx said:
Mmmhmmm, do I love me some wood scales on a TC! View attachment 503531

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This is not quite the complete set of wood handled TC barlows (I think I'm missing 6 or 7 of 'em).

If I could only get my hands on some of that Brazilian Rosewood...View attachment 503530
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Very nice Evan - there is a complete set not far from your home. ;););):D Where did you find that neat pacing kitty - I might trade a TC for that ? :eek::eek::confused::confused::)
 
Evan - I think I actually let out a verbal "wow" as I scrolled down to your post.

I had forgotten how perfect the single long pull clip in ebony (African Blackwood...I can't remember) was until I saw it.

Thanks for the reminder. :thumbup:
 
That's a great collection, Evan. Nicely arranged; It would look good in a display case!

You will have another one to collect in a month or so. I am trying a new wood for the next Barlow edition, called Palo Santo!
Bill made up a couple of samples - I believe one is in the mail, but here are some pictures from GEC.
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The wood is very dense, like Lignum Vitae. It sinks like a stone in water!
It has a nice odor when it is sanded or burned. It is worth looking it up!!
 
That is some nice looking wood Charlie! I have heard of Lignum Vitae, but Palo Santo I will have to look up. Sounds like a City in South America. ;)

Nickle Silver or Brass handle pins?
 
That is beautiful, Charlie! I love the orange undertones, and that figuring, oh my! I can't wait to add one to my collection!
 
Evan, simply stunning wood collection of TC's, neat picture:thumbup:

Charlie, those look fantastic:cool:
 
Charlie, there's something about that combo...it looks very refined even handsome. I hope it passes inspection.

BTW, for those that don't know lignum vitae is a popular choice for carving mallets. So very durable.
 
That a nice wood, almost looks like cherry in a way but much heavier. Could be good, Charlie!
Perry
 
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