What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[tstaut]

I just got my blackwood. My first TC Barlow and.... oh, dear. I might be in trouble.

I wasn't a believer in the hype/mystique but as soon as that thing hit my hand, I changed my tune a bit. This is one hell of a knife.

 

[RDaneel]

I just got my blackwood. My first TC Barlow and.... oh, dear. I might be in trouble.

I wasn't a believer in the hype/mystique but as soon as that thing hit my hand, I changed my tune a bit. This is one hell of a knife.

Congratulations! They are beautiful, traditional and addicting knives. Also, they fulfill their main purpose in life so well.

 

[B.F.U]

As I wait for my single blade black wood and copperhead to arrive hopefully today, I thought Id share my most recent knife thanks to Evan. For the serious purist among us I offer an apology for the defacement but add it will enjoy a long and happy life.

Rich

I'm guilty of the same defilement

Are these ivory?

 

[BladeBrain]

Are these ivory?

The first one is Mammoth Ivory and I'm guessing the second one is either elephant or mammoth ivory as well.

 

[Primble]

I agree Primble, these covers turned out great! I forbid you to defile these with a home dye job!

All right then. No need to change the Copperhead color - it is very much to my liking !

The only one that I home dyed was this one. I still like it much better, as it had NO color.

3rd Cut Stag:

 

[RDaneel]

All right then. No need to change the Copperhead color - it is very much to my liking !

The only one that I home dyed was this one. I still like it much better, as it had NO color.

3rd Cut Stag:

And it looks great. I liked it the first time you posted the photo.

 

[gunstockjack]

I love the jigging pattern on this run; Bill surprised everyone with it!



I also like the dark, dark green on these; after some wear, they will show some beautiful emerald color!

(Some have been known to prematurely 'wear' bone covers with some 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper I think I'd rather not.)

 

[Markesharp]

Happy, Happy, Happy

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Beautiful knives and pictures!

The stout spey with long pull is a handsome blade. The jigged bone is stunning. A New Day, indeed.

I'm wondering, Charlie, if you've ever seen them do the jigging? If I could make it to the Rendezvous, that would be on the top of my list to see/ask about.

 

[BigBiscuit]

It's a new day indeed. A new day and a new knife. :thumbup: I'm liking it.
Comparison pics with the Day's Work. The blade sits just slightly higher in the frame to allow the long pull. I really like the pen behind the main. Nice job Charlie.

 

[RDaneel]

Looking good, Bob! I'm waiting on my green one.

Mark that copperhead looks gorgeous with the African blackwood.

 

[LastRodeo]

Nice Bob. I went with the blackwood, as I wasn't sure what the pick bone was going to look like.

 

[arizcowboy]

That's a nice pair you've got there Bob.

 

[Augie]

Beautiful Barlow's everyone, those TC's are definitely the top of the heap when it comes to current production Barlow's, just wish they were easier to get.

 

[Tenacious D]

Congratulations! ... Also, they fulfill their main purpose in life so well.

You mean extracting money from your 401K?

Are these ivory?

Mine is Pre-ban Elephant

The first one is Mammoth Ivory and I'm guessing the second one is either elephant or mammoth ivory as well.

I thought yours was Elephant as well because of the consistent creamy white. It's beautiful!!

All right then. No need to change the Copperhead color - it is very much to my liking ! The only one that I home dyed was this one. I still like it much better, as it had NO color.

My single clip 3rd cut has no color either, but I quite like it. Looks a lot like the polished stag on the WA Jacks. Mine will remain unmolested, as with most of my TC's. The ones that have been defiled I specifically purchased for that purpose to become users. I have a few "originals" that are users, but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to put any more into circulation. Here is a photo of the rainbow spectrum of different third-cuts: (the clip/pen is my favorite TC out of all the ones I own, in any configuration)

It's a new day indeed. A new day and a new knife. :thumbup: I'm liking it.
Comparison pics with the Day's Work. The blade sits just slightly higher in the frame to allow the long pull. I really like the pen behind the main. Nice job Charlie.

Awesome Bob! Looking good:thumbup:

 

[gunstockjack]

Great comparison shots Bob. The 'New Day' has a little more belly in the blade than the original - a definite improvement, I think, and the long pull is sweet! Charlie hit a homer with this run.

 

[Dunhill]

They all look great, nice pics everyone, but surprisingly the new green jig might be my favorite. -Never thought I'd like a green knife.

 

[singin50]

Yes sir! Ima itchin for checkin this one out in person! Great shots Bob, Barry and all others!:thumbup:

 

[Tenacious D]

I love the jigging pattern on this run; Bill surprised everyone with it!



I also like the dark, dark green on these; after some wear, they will show some beautiful emerald color!

(Some have been known to prematurely 'wear' bone covers with some 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper I think I'd rather not.)

Great photo Barry! Yeah, The green is going to look awesome once the color gets a little wear. On another note, I can't wait for your SFO to hit the dock! That is going to be the best one out of this sheeplifter run:thumbup:

 

[Ryouchijtx]

It's a new day indeed. A new day and a new knife. :thumbup: I'm liking it.
Comparison pics with the Day's Work. The blade sits just slightly higher in the frame to allow the long pull. I really like the pen behind the main. Nice job Charlie.

Still waiting on mine but great photos Bob!