What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[waynorth]

Will - that is a beautiful German made Russell.

We have 17 inches of snow on the ground and much higher drifts, caused from the wind yesterday. Currently at - 10 degrees this morning.

Brrrrrrrr !!!

Thought it appropriate to post this set:

The water droplets on the TC were re-frozen droplets, from the warmed in my pocket knife.

This antique amber is one of my very favorites of the TC's and I would be chomping at the bit for one made with this handle duplicated, in a sheep foot model.

I suspect many others would also have a keen interest.

Good pics happen when Primble gets cabin fever!!

 

[bleh]

I'm totin' my Schrade while I await the arrival of the #77 sheepsfoot this afternoon. The other S item is the pendulum weight from an old Sessions mantle clock.

20150219_111507 by mrbleh, on Flickr

 

[waynorth]

Brass Blue Grass!

I suspect this Barlow has been lurking around my den for 10 years or so. I was attracted to the Brass bolsters, but decided I preferred iron, steel and nickel. This knife fell behind some empty boxes in a drawer. It is nicely made, apparently better than current production. Could be Schrade or Camillus???

The etch is reflected in the scanner glass - it's actually nice and neat. As usual, scratch marks are in the glass also.

Nice group pic you posted while I was assembling this one, Sean! I am glad that "S" Barlow is in your hands! It it flourishing under your care!!!

 

[singin50]

Here's my 77 Barlow that arrived today. Tan saw cut handles. Very well built barlow on a par with the TCs without a doubt! WTG Mike Latham!
Perry

 

[waynorth]

Nice to hear they are well built, Perry. I have my name in for a one-blade. The two-blade I have is flawless!

OK, put your shades on! Protect your eyes in some way!!
The King of Barlow Bling came in the mail yesterday . . . . .

Canal street - suitable for Saturday night Dancin'!!

A nice gift from Robb, to wake up the old man over here!!

Thanks Robb! I won't forget your kind gesture (how could I possibly??

Kidding aside, I LIKE it!!

 

[singin50]

Goodness Charlie! Night fever, night fever! We know how to do it! BLING IS RIGHT

 

[MerryMadMonk]

These 3 amigos eluded me for some time, but alas, half the fun is in the hunt...

and you don't even need these to view them

 

[waynorth]

and you don't even need these to view them

Ha ha ha!

Hey, can you shine those Amigos up a little? I can barely see them!!

JK, JK! Nice Barlows!!:thumbup:

 

[singin50]

Lol, very nice trio, AL! And you're right, it's all about the hunt. Back when I was hunting a lot, that was always the most fun!
Perry

 

[Primble]

Good pics happen when Primble gets cabin fever!!

Thank you Charlie - I do have the fever!

Brass Blue Grass!

I suspect this Barlow has been lurking around my den for 10 years or so. I was attracted to the Brass bolsters, but decided I preferred iron, steel and nickel. This knife fell behind some empty boxes in a drawer. It is nicely made, apparently better than current production. Could be Schrade or Camillus???

I believe that Bluegrass Barlow was most likely made while Belknap was still in Business. In 1968 the stamp was shortened to Belknap Inc. due to government regulations.

I agree that it is well made and a very nice example of the Belknap Bluegrass stamped Barlow. I had never seen one with the brass bolster. Looks mint too ! :thumbup:

Duncan sent me a Belknap Louisville knife and it is nicely made, as well.

OK, put your shades on! Protect your eyes in some way!!
The King of Barlow Bling came in the mail yesterday . . . . .

Canal street - suitable for Saturday night Dancin'!!

A nice gift from Robb, to wake up the old man over here!!

Thanks Robb! I won't forget your kind gesture (how could I possibly??

Kidding aside, I LIKE it!!

The king of bling there Charlie- I like it too !

These 3 amigos eluded me for some time, but alas, half the fun is in the hunt...

Very nice find Al and nice full blades too ! :thumbup:

 

[Will Power]

Thanks for your kind words Mr Primble:thumbup:

You be careful you don't lose that Barlow in another snowdrift Well, at least archaeologists would have fun in the centuries to come speculating about burial rites or frozen in ice artefacts, mummified Barlow

Regards, Will

 

[Primble]

You be careful you don't lose that Barlow in another snowdrift Well, at least archaeologists would have fun in the centuries to come speculating about burial rites or frozen in ice artefacts, mummified Barlow

Regards, Will

Nooooooooo !!! - Not my antique amber TC lost !!!

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Nooooooooo !!! - Not my antique amber TC lost !!!

If that happens call me buddy, I will come help look for it. One catch though, finders= keepers But I am here for you buddy

Chris

 

[Primble]

One catch though, finders = keepers

My vision from help arriving:

I am here to help.

Finds knife while ole Primble is frantically looking everywhere, has his back turned, and re-tying his boots.

Slips it in his pocket.

One hour later:

Well, we tried Primble - I suppose it is just lost ole friend !!!

Primble says - Thanks for the help!!!

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Thanks, Charlie, Perry and Primble!

 

[Chris Montgomery]

All joking aside, that antique amber version is as good as it gets. Stay safe and warm my friend.

Chris

 

[RobbW]

Nooooooooo !!! - Not my antique amber TC lost !!!

Primble, you wouldn't have that nagging fear with a CSC Barlow in Gold-Veined acrylic. Lol.


I picked that up at CSC's Open House in 2013 after meeting Eric and touring the factory. Even though I don't usually go for acrylic, when I went to their store this one just called out to me--like a vein of gold in a coal mine, I just couldn't resist. The depth in the gold caught my eye and to me it's a kind of reverse Barlow: plainer bolsters with more *ahem* "detailed" handles.


I was asking myself what does Charlie not have, when his generous participation in the "Golden GAW" struck me and I had my eureka moment.


"The future's so bright [for Charlie' SFOs], I gotta wear shades".

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice to hear they are well built, Perry. I have my name in for a one-blade. The two-blade I have is flawless!

OK, put your shades on! Protect your eyes in some way!!
The King of Barlow Bling came in the mail yesterday . . . . .

Canal street - suitable for Saturday night Dancin'!!

A nice gift from Robb, to wake up the old man over here!!

Thanks Robb! I won't forget your kind gesture (how could I possibly??

Kidding aside, I LIKE it!!

its 5am Saturday morning - Whew...no need to turn on the lights with this baby around :thumbup:

These 3 amigos eluded me for some time, but alas, half the fun is in the hunt...

and you don't even need these to view them

Wow - 3 BEAUTIES Al!! Good on you - Love the Sta Sharp! Actually all three I love but my eyes keep flittering over that beautiful Empire and StaySharp!
Thats what knife collecting is right there!!

Primble, you wouldn't have that nagging fear with a CSC Barlow in Gold-Veined acrylic. Lol.


I picked that up at CSC's Open House in 2013 after meeting Eric and touring the factory. Even though I don't usually go for acrylic, when I went to their store this one just called out to me--like a vein of gold in a coal mine, I just couldn't resist. The depth in the gold caught my eye and to me it's a kind of reverse Barlow: plainer bolsters with more *ahem* "detailed" handles.


I was asking myself what does Charlie not have, when his generous participation in the "Golden GAW" struck me and I had my eureka moment.


"The future's so bright [for Charlie' SFOs], I gotta wear shades".

Awesome Rob - A fine gesture there kind Sir :thumbup:

 

[Cactus Kid]

Absolutely love your collection of Barlows! I'm not much of a collector myself, but after looking at yours, I'm seriously thinking of starting! Thanks for sharing Charlie
-Dave

 

[waynorth]

Since I can't probably get away with much teasing anymore - you Folks are on to me - I will just flat out show you the label!

Thinking about Tom and Huck growing up and getting into their teen years, I thought of my own early teens. A flood of nostalgia washed over me, and took me off on a tangent.
It was hard to stay focused! I like early country music and rockabilly, and 50s-60s rock and roll. I had sideburns and blue suede shoes!!
Ah well, it kept me out of trouble - - or not!

Anyway, I am looking forward to these knives! The Sheepfoot is a useful little knife. A lot of blade in a traditional Barlow, and easy to carry. I ask ya, what more does a knife guy need??

Say, that guy that just left the building!! Was that???? Naw, it couldn'ta been!! . . . . . . . . . . Could it??