What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[redsparrow]

Ooooh, are you certain? My plan was not to leave the house till the mailman showed. Now I'm free, thanks for telling me.

This is a KUTMASTER Barlow I've admired for a couple years.:thumbup::thumbup:



photo borrow from paulhilborn (hoping he doesn't mind)

 

[paulhilborn]

Paul- Right when I saw that 2 blade New Day TC in ebony I said "that's Paul" fantastic gift Duncan and Barry

Thank you Dave, like many here I'm a sucker for ebony:thumbup: the fact its a gift from Duncan makes it priceless Nice trio of TC' s my friend

Such a great thread, a pleasure to see such terrific Barlows old and new:thumbup:

I fear a hangover awaits EARL...party animal that he is

 

[dave308ek]

Thanks Dave. Your pick really brings out the nice coloring of the copperhead. :thumbup: Wish I could have afforded one of each.

Thanks Bob, I am really happy I got one

Thank you Dean and Dave A nice threesome there Dave :thumbup:

Thanks Ron, I never thought I would get a TC but now I own 3 and feel very fortunate

Having a night-cap with Earl

Great photo, both nicely aged:thumbup:

Dave, I see your New Day has snuggled nicely in there with his jigged sheepfoot brothers. I like that copperhead.

Thanks Dean

Tomorrow (the postman) should bring me a New Day.
Which New Day I don't know. I'm expecting either a green bone or a black wood.... at this time it's still a mystery to me. (a long story)
I'm not even certain which one I want it to be. These pics have shown they're all gorgeous.
Bob with his black (green) bone, Half/Stop's and dave308ek's copperheads not to mention Barry's extra special group shot and Jack's beautiful Schrade. These pics are making the wait both better and yet more difficult at the same time. Is that even possible?
Anyways thanks guys for showin em, I know you meant well.... I'll try to be patient... and let you know which New Day shows up tomorrow

Good luck redsparrow,, I am sure you will love either one.

Thank you Dave, like many here I'm a sucker for ebony:thumbup: the fact its a gift from Duncan makes it priceless Nice trio of TC' s my friend

Such a great thread, a pleasure to see such terrific Barlows old and new:thumbup:

I fear a hangover awaits EARL...party animal that he is

Thanks Paul, I don't know Duncan all that well but have seen nothing but amazing things from him on this forum. A truly special person for sure.

 

[Jack Black]

Great photo, both nicely aged:thumbup:

Thanks Dave, certainly better aged than the photographer! :thumbup:

 

[Jack Black]

This is a KUTMASTER Barlow I've admired for a couple years.:thumbup::thumbup:



photo borrow from paulhilborn (hoping he doesn't mind)

Great-looking Barlow :thumbup:

 

[chisumr]

Love the handle color redsparrow....

 

[redsparrow]

chisumr, the KUTMASTER posted above pushes quite a few of my barlow buttons. Color, spear and pen blade combo, condition, maker, etc. I've admired it from afar since paulhilborn posted it a couple years back, he's the fortunate keeper of the KUTMASTER. I just thought it deserved to be seen again. I hope Paul is still enjoying it!:thumbup::thumbup:

Here's an identical copy of the first knife that I bought for myself.

 

[redsparrow]

Here's the latest knife I bought for myself. It certainly is a NEW DAY!

 

[paulhilborn]

chisumr, the KUTMASTER posted above pushes quite a few of my barlow buttons. Color, spear and pen blade combo, condition, maker, etc. I've admired it from afar since paulhilborn posted it a couple years back, he's the fortunate keeper of the KUTMASTER. I just thought it deserved to be seen again. I hope Paul is still enjoying it!:thumbup::thumbup:

redsparrow, no problem reposting that ole Kutmaster:thumbup: It only makes me regret selling it

 

[bozack]

My "A New Day". I think I like the two blade 15's best.

 

[Half/Stop]

Finally got the Trio together for a quick photo

 

[Biggie_Robs]

 

[BrotherJim]

I don't "get" a spey blade as the main blade on a Barlow. Makes no sense at all. Someone must be doing a lot of de-nuttin' or something

 

[bozack]

Please delete

 

[Augie]

Biggie, that is some prime stag on that Case, knife is a real beauty.

 

[BigBiscuit]

Finally got the Trio together for a quick photo

Beautiful Ron. :thumbup:

 

[Half/Stop]

Prime Stag is quite an understatement!!!

 

[BrotherJim]

While I just don't understand the main spey blade, I can't deny those are indeed beautiful knives with superb craftsmanship. Nice

 

[euthymic]

My spey just arrived and I really like the deep dark colors in the covers (which the setting sun really highlighted).

While the nail nick version of the spey was cool, it really wasn't my style. However, the long pull and the meatier blade just give this, dare I say it, a more contemporary appearance that really resonates with me. Great job Charlie once again!

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Really nice light blackwood on that one euthymic. Even if the sun heightened it, it looks great~