What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Nice collection Drew :thumbup:

My first Charlow (Pen behind Spear) out on a walk the other day




BTW isn't there a dedicated thread to talk about those darn cap-lifter knives?! :grumpy:
 
pertinux said:
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5) Red and Green: Christmas come early, or gang symbols?

There's a lot going on here. :D

~ P.
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There sure is - the kid is the latest recruit for the Australian Test cricket team with his brand new 'baggy green' cap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baggy_green awarded on their first selection for the Aussie national team.
God knows the current lot are so crap the Captain retired after their historic loss of the 'Ashes' Test series and the national selectors will be trawling the elementary schools looking for replacements. I'll get flamed* here for sure from my fellow Aussies but I always enjoy the Aussies cricketer's smugness getting wiped for a season or two - it makes for better cricket in the long term.

*At least the Brits in the forum will enjoy the opportunity to have a smirk.
 
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dave308ek said:
Beautiful pair of Barlows Philllll:thumbup::thumbup:


Great collection Drew!!! pretty soon a perfect 10:D

So many great Ancient Barlows and photo's Mark, Tim, Dan, Jon, Al, Caleb, Willydigger, Luger, et al

Charlie, I am sorry to hear about your computer problems, nothing more aggravating!!!:grumpy: But I was glad to see you and everyone having a great time at the rendezvous. Looks like you and GEC made a lot of folks happy. :D
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Thank you Dave :) One better taken at dawn.

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sendcakeplease said:
Very cool! And when was that run made? A few years back or more recently (the spear with the long pull)? Thanks!
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And a comparison between my only TC's for now, one of the first runs made in 2012 in Antique Amber Sawcut and the Ancient for sendcakeplease
You can see the exceptional difference in scaling between the two :)
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Cool pics Tim :thumbup:

Ishrub said:
At least the Brits in the forum will enjoy the opportunity to have a smirk.
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Not me mate, I have about as much interest in cricket as I have in hitting my head with a tea-tray! :D :thumbup:
 
Campbellclanman said:
Hi Philllll

Mate - lovely pair of TC's. Ok I'm going to ask- I haven't been able to join in as much lately - and I have literally missed out on a good 70 percent if what's going on and also what's available. So what is the singular TC etch on the blade to the right Sir- is it was that a special run?
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The story of the Soup bones:
I arrived at GEC to set up my table for the Rendezvous, and Bill handed me a box of knives!
He mumbled something about having a little trouble with these knives. Imagine my surprise when I saw 30 some soup bones in there. I thought I was too late to add soup to my order a couple of months ago!! There were 4 variations, and before I could stuff more then a couple into my pockets, and other hiding places, they were flying out the door!! Like a flock of crows!!
The list is in a box that I shipped to myself, but there were a few of each; Ancients, Pop Scouts, New Days with one and two blades!
Duncan, some of them had that singular TC etch!!
There were none left to send to dealers so attendees lucked out on the surprise. No-one was more surprised than me!!
BTW, the Ancient "buttons" were just to hand out at the Rendezvous, so there are none in the tubes.
 
waynorth said:
The story of the Soup bones:
I arrived at GEC to set up my table for the Rendezvous, and Bill handed me a box of knives!
He mumbled something about having a little trouble with these knives. Imagine my surprise when I saw 30 some soup bones in there. I thought I was too late to add soup to my order a couple of months ago!! There were 4 variations, and before I could stuff more then a couple into my pockets, and other hiding places, they were flying out the door!! Like a flock of crows!!
The list is in a box that I shipped to myself, but there were a few of each; Ancients, Pop Scouts, New Days with one and two blades!
Duncan, some of them had that singular TC etch!!
There were none left to send to dealers so attendees lucked out on the surprise. No-one was more surprised than me!!
BTW, the Ancient "buttons" were just to hand out at the Rendezvous, so there are none in the tubes.
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The beerlow tubes are also marked with the ominous message, "CNRFCL"



(Charlie Not Responsible for Cap Lifter)
 
Let's see some photos! That's so great!

waynorth said:
The story of the Soup bones:
I arrived at GEC to set up my table for the Rendezvous, and Bill handed me a box of knives!
He mumbled something about having a little trouble with these knives. Imagine my surprise when I saw 30 some soup bones in there. I thought I was too late to add soup to my order a couple of months ago!! There were 4 variations, and before I could stuff more then a couple into my pockets, and other hiding places, they were flying out the door!! Like a flock of crows!!
The list is in a box that I shipped to myself, but there were a few of each; Ancients, Pop Scouts, New Days with one and two blades!
Duncan, some of them had that singular TC etch!!
There were none left to send to dealers so attendees lucked out on the surprise. No-one was more surprised than me!!
BTW, the Ancient "buttons" were just to hand out at the Rendezvous, so there are none in the tubes.
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Jack Black said:
Nice collection Drew :thumbup:

My first Charlow (Pen behind Spear) out on a walk the other day




BTW isn't there a dedicated thread to talk about those darn cap-lifter knives?! :grumpy:
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Ryouchijtx said:
Thank you Dave :) One better taken at dawn.

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And a comparison between my only TC's for now, one of the first runs made in 2012 in Antique Amber Sawcut and the Ancient for sendcakeplease
You can see the exceptional difference in scaling between the two :)
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Love those ebony spears! Great knife Jack

And Tim.. man oh man first run next to an Ancient.. awesome picture
 
Jack Black said:
Nice collection Drew :thumbup:

My first Charlow (Pen behind Spear) out on a walk the other day




BTW isn't there a dedicated thread to talk about those darn cap-lifter knives?! :grumpy:
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GEC Bill Skunked me again!!
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:grumpy:
:rolleyes:
:D
 
I think next time you should do a yellow soup bone Charlie. :) But if you do and I can't get my hands on one then you'll be responsible for making a grown man cry lol.
 
Jack Black said:
Cool pics Tim :thumbup:



Not me mate, I have about as much interest in cricket as I have in hitting my head with a tea-tray! :D :thumbup:
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You take my words right out of my mouth .
I did not reply before as
1) wanted to remain polite and friendly with our Aussie friends :o
2) being not English, I care not to interfere into Commonwealth affairs :eek:
BUT, I can't prevent from remembering my most boring days when invited to watch a cricket match, forgot the teams since. I slept for the day while I could have been in Gus Kuhn's shop or at Pride & Clark's. Worse, my friend's team lost, so the stop at the pub was shortened and I did not hear the bell! :confused:
I definitely prefer when they are 15 playing. :D
 
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