What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Primble said:
I grew up respecting the "Primble" name and the badge of honor. I loved the quality of the knives they sold. :o:o:o

That same quality does not exist today - it is a purchased name.

It would be the same to me if the name was TC Barlow that was auctioned off to a maker of much less quality. No go for me.

Drink all you want in your holler log. :barf:
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That is what I'm saying Primble. I agree the Blue Grass Barlows are not the same quality as the original Primble Barlow knives.

I read in Levines forum that Blue Grass was started by a guy named Parker who used the Winchester and Case names on knives that were not made by them.

Hope this clears up the "muddy waters" :thumbup:
 
Campbellclanman said:
I had another try at some photo's today to try and bring out the real colours of these magnificent knives.....Please tell me if I am clogging things up here and I will amend....

Another shot of the awesome Spear...
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Group shot....
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OK, so I spent the last hour or so starting at page 1. Interesting to revisit---sad to see some members no longer here? Paul Bosley, SHE BOP, others I'll forget to mention---hope they're well?

What a thread, what memories. To say it was fun is an understatement and I only made it to page 70 something?

But Duncan!!! Tell me more of the Spear---the Covers are? Also Paul Bosley showed the elusive Copperhead Bone covers in a Single Spear Version---WOW

I know Duncan is wanting to see pictures of the Spear/Pen in Copperhead Bone also?

OK Duncan your up!!! Please tell me the covers on this GORGEOUS Spear:thumbup:
 
Luger1952 said:
I have to agree with gunstockjack. I have a number of TCs but my single SF smooth Ivory bone and my two blade SF are my favorites. Paul, Duncan and Brett what a great interaction and trade story and thanks for the details and narrative. I love hearing about these kind of things! You are all a credit to the BF community. Duncan that Brazilian Rosewood spear point is just stunning and what a treasure. Paul the story of your two blade TC going and coming back is well just a wonderful story. I salute all of you gentlemen.

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Thank you Luger---I love the picture of yours:thumbup: I just saw your post now as I did a bit of time travel (see my last post) in the thread:o Fun to go back---fun to be part of, and best of all the friendship these knives, this thread has forged:thumbup:
 
wlfryjr said:
The well made knives were made 1987-'90s,while Charlie Dorton was still part of Blue Grass.
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The '87, '88, and some later models were made by Queen using old dies from the original factories. I don't think these dies had much life left in 'em, but these early models are usually of good quality.
 
Duncan, Paul, Brett...

You guys are cornerstones of the traditionals forum. I always love reading the stories about your dealings and the special story behind each knife.

I pulled this one out and slipped it in my pocket for the day in honor of y'all! It was a gift from the man himself and is very special to me. :thumbup:

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philllll said:
Duncan, Paul, Brett...

You guys are cornerstones of the traditionals forum. I always love reading the stories about your dealings and the special story behind each knife.

I pulled this one out and slipped it in my pocket for the day in honor of y'all! It was a gift from the man himself and is very special to me. :thumbup:

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As are you Phil:thumbup: I remember you posting that when you rec'd it, in fact I believe there was a factory picture post blade etch and yours as well as mine (now Duncan's) were pictured?

What a beauty!!!
 
paulhilborn said:
OK, so I spent the last hour or so starting at page 1. Interesting to revisit---sad to see some members no longer here? Paul Bosley, SHE BOP, others I'll forget to mention---hope they're well?

What a thread, what memories. To say it was fun is an understatement and I only made it to page 70 something?
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I'm sure that none of us thought that this thread would have legs like it has. I'm going to have to have a go at that one day Paul, great memories for sure my friend :) :thumbup:

 
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For your very kind comments.

Isnt it just an amazing Thread!, Another thing to note to, when you go through this Thread - just look at how many people Charlie has helped out by gifting SO MANY of these wonderful knives!:eek: CC has started something huge here - not only because of Bills amazing cutlery skills - and with Charlies passion and knowledge - but because Charlie is the person he is - That Walnut is pretty darned special stuff to us because of that:thumbup:

Paul, Antique Yellow Saw Cut Spear my friend :thumbup:

Wow - page 70!:eek: I gotta try and do that sometime - but thats just it....time:grumpy:! I cant seem to bottle enough of that stuff lately.

Wonderful Thread, Wonderful knives, Wonderful people involved with them :)
 
Beautiful photos Phil; everything is so clean and bright... what is that, sunshine? I've heard of that stuff somewhere.:(
 
I agree with Barry, Philllll - great shots matey - I LOVE that shot of the Red Saw Cut on the wood with the Fungi - just great:thumbup:
 
Thanks, guys! Both were taken in my back yard. It's sunny and warm today. I almost broke a sweat!
 
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