What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Great team, pictures and knife Paul (someday I will have a Charlow).

Super lineup of Robeson's Charlie (I am always amazed and thankful for your pictures).

Beautiful pictures and knives Barry and Todd.

Jack, your stories and knives made me search for a Sheffield knife and I found this S.E.Oates & Sons which I think is dated 1880 to 1890 (please correct or enlighten me if this is incorrect).

 
RobbW said:
Paul: Super-fine looking family!! Good to see you all enjoying life together. The knife ain't bad, either. I'm guessing that it could get handed down at least two more generations beyond the two in the photo. You're giving that TC lots of memories!!
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Thanks Robb, lots of memories and hopefully more to come;) My youngest becomes soooo immersed in games and that one was intense...it shows on his face. The TC will end up with my youngest as he leans towards our knife passion also:thumbup:

gunstockjack said:
Coach wanted; no experience required. :grumpy:
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I feel your frustration Barry as I've been there as well...great picture by the way:thumbup:

Jack Black said:
Charlowpower!! :D Great pic Paul :thumbup:
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Thanks Jack, I do believe in Charlowpower;)

Charlie, beautiful Robeson's:thumbup:

Dave, great Barlow, the bone, blade etch and bolsters...beautiful:cool:
 
paulhilborn said:
Thanks Robb, lots of memories and hopefully more to come;) My youngest becomes soooo immersed in games and that one was intense...it shows on his face. The TC will end up with my youngest as he leans towards our knife passion also:thumbup:



I feel your frustration Barry as I've been there as well...great picture by the way:thumbup:



Thanks Jack, I do believe in Charlowpower;)

Charlie, beautiful Robeson's:thumbup:

Dave, great Barlow, the bone, blade etch and bolsters...beautiful:cool:
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Thanks again Paul, it always means a lot coming from you:D My photos are not the greatest but the blade etch is actually a blade stamp. I saw this on one of Charlies earlier posts and found my knife does not have a tang stamp but a blade stamp that is visible with the blade in the closed position. I am not sure if it is only done on the earlier Barlows or not. :confused:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1009441-What-Makes-a-Good-Traditional-Barlow?p=11880534&highlight=knifeworld#post11880534

 
waynorth said:
Heartwarming news, Jack.
In honor of what I consider ale to be like in your turf, I just went out for some Extra Special Bitter, to accompany tonight's Burrito dinner!
Salud!!
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Very nice Charlie, hope it was good. Salud! :)

Love the Robesons my friend, a great line-up. :thumbup:

dave308ek said:
Jack, your stories and knives made me search for a Sheffield knife and I found this S.E.Oates & Sons which I think is dated 1880 to 1890 (please correct or enlighten me if this is incorrect).

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I'm honoured Dave, that is really special, congratulations :thumbup:

paulhilborn said:
Thanks Jack, I do believe in Charlowpower;)
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Keep the faith brother! :)

dave308ek said:

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Thanks for the extra pics Dave, I could look at old Barlows all day :)
 
paulhilborn said:
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

When it pulls triple duty as a talisman,worry stone and good luck charm. This special Ebony Spear/Pen TC Barlow has been well documented in this the Traditional thread---rode in my pocket EVERY day for a little over 13 months ending back in April of 2014. There were other knives carried with it but this TC was there EVERYDAY for over 13 months:thumbup:

It has witnessed two back to back National Championships for the NDSU Bison football program as well as a number of very special athletic heartbreaking and joyous sporting events. I constantly flip the TC over in my hand and rub the TC bolsters with my thumb:thumbup:

It is thee GAME knife and comforting Good Luck (most of the time) Charm in addition to a fine piece of cutlery.

It witnessed a special Superbowl victory tonight as well shared with my Wife and two Son's:thumbup: Another memory tied to this very Special TC Barlow:cool:

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My youngest (with hat) has 4 inches of height on me and was kneeling a bit while I was up on my tiptoes;):o Our eldest takes after his Mom (lucky kid) and is a little shorter:)
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Awesome stuff here Paul! I cannot be as happy as you for the win, but I am ecstatic about your knife story and family love! Father and sons watching football and knife discussion... what in the would could be more fun?! Blessings to you brother.

Todd
 
bleh said:
Spent some more time with the Lansky last night bringing this old gal back to life. popping hair now!
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Sean, the color of the covers is excellent. Do you think that bone was originally dyed or do you think that is the natural age (patina)?

Curtis
 
TX_planes said:
Sean, the color of the covers is excellent. Do you think that bone was originally dyed or do you think that is the natural age (patina)?

Curtis
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No clue, I picked it up from Charlie, but I doubt he knows any more than I do about it. To quote him when I asked if he knew an age on the knife: "The knife was likely made any time between the World Wars, ~1915 to 1945. They used that tang stamp for a long time!!"

The mark at the end near the pin on the pile side is a chip that looks more recent than most of the wear, and it's the same yellow color, so I'd say it was dyed originally. I would guess it was at the very least a more uniform yellow with the dark highlights coming with age.

I've been searching for this knife for a while now, and it's a pleasure to finally have it and have it sharp enough to carry and use. Put 'er to work!
 
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

One like this, that's steeped in a long history of quality, and an added bonus when your able to purchase from a friend here on the forum, thanks Jon:thumbup:

CASE 1964-1969 Tang Stamp with GORGEOUS Sawcut Red Bone, full blades with no play and Stamped bolster:cool:

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Sean, GREAT Barlow:thumbup:

Todd, Thank you my friend---really the team or the game pales in comparison to time spent with my boy's---the victory was a bonus:cool:
 
bleh said:
No clue, I picked it up from Charlie, but I doubt he knows any more than I do about it. To quote him when I asked if he knew an age on the knife: "The knife was likely made any time between the World Wars, ~1915 to 1945. They used that tang stamp for a long time!!"

The mark at the end near the pin on the pile side is a chip that looks more recent than most of the wear, and it's the same yellow color, so I'd say it was dyed originally. I would guess it was at the very least a more uniform yellow with the dark highlights coming with age.

I've been searching for this knife for a while now, and it's a pleasure to finally have it and have it sharp enough to carry and use. Put 'er to work!
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Thanks for the info. It sure is a nice looking knife.
Curtis
 
paulhilborn said:
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

One like this, that's steeped in a long history of quality, and an added bonus when your able to purchase from a friend here on the forum, thanks Jon:thumbup:

CASE 1964-1969 Tang Stamp with GORGEOUS Sawcut Red Bone, full blades with no play and Stamped bolster:cool:
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What a great old Case Barlow Paul. Absolutely beautiful, nice of Jon to give it up to a great home.:D


Same goes for yours Sean, (Beautiful Barlow and nice of Charlie to give it up to a good home)
 
These Barlow pics have me fired up again this morning. What a true classic. The spey TC Barlow in AB is in my pocket today.

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