What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Here's some more TC Barlow love on pics! My grandfather was in WW1 and fought in France right up till the end of the war.
I am fortunate to have known him and own many of the artifacts from that time in his life. His uniform/tunic and many pictures and this very special Camp Travis Infantry book that he got after completing boot camp there in Texas, in 1917.
Oh, I am also named after him,,,quite an honor, he taught me many things like hunting, fishing, horse riding and how to play a mean game of checkers.
Forgot to show off my pocket slip Barry made for me and brought to the show in Eugene.
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Perry, in another thread you mentioned it took you all day to get some usable pictures. It was worth it, sir!! :thumbup::thumbup:
I'm no expert, but I really like the way these pics show off your fabulous new knives by using your treasured heirloom photos. :cool::cool:
And Barry makes legendary pocket slips - YOWZA!! :eek::thumbup::eek: Congrats on getting that beauty!!

- GT
 
Very nice Skunk, Jake! Love the closeup!
Thank you GT! Glad you're enjoying them, They used to come out much better but work and work kept me away for too long.
I agree, might need to get Barry to make me a few more slips, in other shades.
 
Can't wait to get a new phone with a better camera!! This one is so frustrating but only another month or so and I'll have the new S6. Like you mentioned pm Perry the large area of white acrylic are abnormal and also my favorite part of this knife. :)
 
I agree- Perry you may be overtaking the Ol' fella Primb's at this photography.
I got framed a awesome photo of my name sake- my Dads Uncle- Duncan Campbell- I got that and his Masons Lodge certificate dated 1902 from memory framed in the old style frames. Loved the style of those days.
Please if I could one day take a photo of a knife with them - I don't want to start using that theme as I consider you to gave that copyright :) - mine theme was old wood but that's been used lots now so it's not so identifiable now as a photo of mine- I think you have found a Niche my friend.
 
Thank you Phil my friend! Here's a couple more, one of my dad and his class mates in school photo and just a couple working men probably looking for more work.
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No copyrights here Duncan, just having some fun with our hobby. I appreciate the kind comments my friend,,, but I don't really think Primble has one thing to worry bout. I still get good ones and then I don't.
Perry
 
I just re- read your post Perry.
Wow I remember as a young boy really yearning for a neat old Poppa. I never knew my Dads Dad. I only knew my Mums Dad and he was- well I won't get into that- but now my girls are getting older - I can't wait to see their wee Babies and hopefully be one of those Poppas your was to you.
 
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Very nice stuff Perry. You just made a giant leap in your photography skills. I seriously need to work on mine.
 
Thank you Bob! I'm sure it will all be forgotten in a day or two. Lol

Duncan, you have enough great pocket knives to be a fantastic grandpa right now!
I kid, I'm a kidder. Honestly wouldn't take for what I learned from mine.
 
Perry - fantastic knives and photos. Some wonderful old heirlooms and I think potentially some new ones too in those shots. Thanks for sharing them. :thumbup:
 
Perry, you are truly blessed to come from a great family. Thanks for sharing those stories, family photos, and photos of your TC Barlows. All three kind of line up to me in terms of the values they stand for: the heritage we pass to the younger generation, the values and traditions we teach, the way we want them to become the next "best generation". Thank you.
 
I know Rob! That car is probably a 38' Ford, I like it too! Thanks brother, as I said, you are the king, I'm just one of your jesters.:D
Phil I agree with you 100 percent! There's just something about the phrase Day's Work on a knife with handles like these, that make all the rest pale by comparison.

Thank you Robb and Stephen for enjoying them. Family history is a big deal to me and always has been. When we consider the last hundred years, as we often do here with respect to knives, we can't help but think back to a time we never got the chance to live in but somehow draws us in, none the less.
 
Perry - I NEED to know who the kid holding the dog is - the suspense is terrible !!! :eek::D:D:D
 
Rob, I wish I knew! He looks a lot like me as a kid but that's impossible. Actually the dog looks a little like me too!:D
 
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