What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Primble said:
I spent the better part of the day with these two Barlows, which arrived here at 9:00 a.m. this morning. I went to work on them immediately. I had to re-profile blades on both knives and finally got them up to Primble specs by late afternoon. I then added a re-patina on the blades of both the old Robeson and the old Schrade Cut. Co. Barlow. Strong snaps on both and lots of life left in them :

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I normally never show a before picture, but, since this Schrade was way rougher than anything that I normally purchase, I thought the after was drastically different from the before condition:

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Amazing job Primble on the Schrade! I love that Robeson though! It is just gorgeous. :thumbup:
 
Primble said:
I spent the better part of the day with these two Barlows, which arrived here at 9:00 a.m. this morning. I went to work on them immediately. I had to re-profile blades on both knives and finally got them up to Primble specs by late afternoon. I then added a re-patina on the blades of both the old Robeson and the old Schrade Cut. Co. Barlow. Strong snaps on both and lots of life left in them :

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I normally never show a before picture, but, since this Schrade was way rougher than anything that I normally purchase, I thought the after was drastically different from the before condition:

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Primble I'm eager to see what you do or dont do to that HS& OVB! Thinking it doesn't need much primbleization but still would love to see it under your lens. The Genuine Barlow you sent me is still waiting for the proper light for me to take a picture. For now it just doing its proper pocket duty.
 
GREAT cleanup Primble!:thumbup:
And as always GREAT pics!! :cool:


Dave

Fingers are sore aren't they? :D
 
knowtracks said:
Fingers are sore aren't they? :D
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A little bit Dave. ;):rolleyes::D

Thank you everyone for the nice comments on the old Schrade Barlow. The heavy build of the old knife allowed a pretty aggressive restoration, yet, was left with more than substantial blade thickness.
 
Amazing difference in the before and after shots. Excellent work Primble!
 
Primble said:
Thank you guys !!! :thumbup::)

Hibbard, Spencer, & Bartlett (showcasing my antique Belknap HDW. & MFG. Co. Cyclone mouse trap) :D :
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Primble - Man that is a super neat old mouse trap! Oh yeah, that Barlow ain't bad either:cool::thumbup::)
Have a nice Sunday. Congrats on another win, you all took it to them in the 2nd half. My Vols just did not have
the finish in them.
 
Half/Stop said:
Primble - Man that is a super neat old mouse trap! Oh yeah, that Barlow ain't bad either:cool::thumbup::)
Have a nice Sunday. Congrats on another win, you all took it to them in the 2nd half. My Vols just did not have
the finish in them.
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Thanks for the compliments Ron. No shame in a 3 point loss on the road. Tough to win on the road in the SEC. The Gators gave us a hard fight. :grumpy:

On to Baton Rouge :o, then S.C. at home ;), then ohh noo - Knoxville :eek::confused: !!! :D:D:D
 
Thanks for the before picture, Rob! It is nice to see the story behind your "Primblization" efforts!:)

Also, here is an answer to the Original Post!
Gifted Old Barlows Make Good Traditional Barlows!
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Especially when they come with nice silver coins with my birth year on them!
Thanks for the thoughtful gifts, Mark!!
Including the MSA!
 
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I normally never show a before picture, but, since this Schrade was way rougher than anything that I normally purchase, I thought the after was drastically different from the before condition:

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I have searched a bit, and found a few threads on cleanup of vintage knives. But I haven't found any thing on the "Primble method." So, my question is for Primble.
Have you done a write-up on your methods? Because you could write a book, and the proof is in the pudding! (you don't soak them in pudding do you? :D) A primer or nudge in the right direction is appreciated.
 
waynorth said:
Also, here is an answer to the Original Post!
Gifted Old Barlows Make Good Traditional Barlows!
Especially when they come with nice silver coins with my burth year on them!
Thanks for the thoughtful gifts, Mark!!
Including the MSA!
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You are most welcome Charlie! :thumbup:
 
waynorth said:
Gifted Old Barlows Make Good Traditional Barlows!
Especially when they come with nice silver coins with my burth year on them!
Thanks for the thoughtful gifts, Mark!!
Including the MSA!
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Agreed and very nice gifts - you could get rich Charlie ! :eek::D:thumbup: Well done Marko! :thumbup:;)

coolio said:
So, my question is for Primble.
Have you done a write-up on your methods?
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Not really, although I did post some tips in the Old Knives thread a while back. :)
 
waynorth said:
Nice example of a New York Barlow, Rob.
I invite you to post your recent nice Barlow acquisitions in the "What Makes a Good Traditional Barlow" thread!
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Thank you Charlie. I suppose they could feel more "at home" in this thread. :)

Southington Cutlery Company and Gardner 1876:

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NYKC Hammer Brand:

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Ulster Barlow:

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Russell Barlow:

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John Primble Barlow:

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A gift from Paul. :)
 
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