What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Jack Black, I live for your tidbits of history! And to count those historic figures in your ancestry makes me want to touch the hem of your robe!!
You are a talented and lucky man!!

Rachel, Shapleigh Hardware, a wholesaler, existed from 1843 to 1950, according to Levine's Guide. They had high quality pocket knives made for their hardware customers by the leading cutlers at various times; Empire, Utica, Schrade and others. They used Shapleigh, Diamond Edge, and KeenKutter as brands, along with some variations, over the more than 100 years they were in business. I am not an expert on dating them, but am guessing pre-WWI to WWII time period on your cool now-lambfoot!
 
waynorth said:
Rachel, Shapleigh Hardware, a wholesaler, existed from 1843 to 1950, according to Levine's Guide. They had high quality pocket knives made for their hardware customers by the leading cutlers at various times; Empire, Utica, Schrade and others. They used Shapleigh, Diamond Edge, and KeenKutter as brands, along with some variations, over the more than 100 years they were in business. I am not an expert on dating them, but am guessing pre-WWI to WWII time period on your cool now-lambfoot!
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Thanks, Charlie! I'll see if a cleaning will put some snap back in the spring, as it might be worth trying to get a bit of use out of it. (And I hope you know I mean no disrespect calling it an "ancient". I'm just joshing 'cause I'm jealous :D )

Jack Black said:
What do you think the blade would have been originally?
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I assumed a sheepfoot, but I suppose it could have been a spear. Though after DruMoaG the Ravager finishes his infernal work, no man can say with certainty. ;)
 
Great information Jack Sir- I totally agree with everyones comments on your input my friend.

Great find on that Red Bone Augie Sir, I had a special delivery box given to me yesterday, inside - one of them was a nice Red Bone- but not a Barlow so I wont post pics here ( not that I have taken any yet ).
 
Very nice oldies Augie !!! :thumbup::thumbup::)

Great information Jack !!! :thumbup::)

I had been thinking of forcing patina on my Copperhead and Ebony single Spearpoints for a pretty long time. I really hated the thought of losing the etch on them. Charlie pushed me over the edge at the Rendezvous, when he showed me his single Copperhead, Ole Boiley. I reckon he made me into a copy-catter, because today I pulled out a brand new bottle of pristine Apple Cider Vinegar and dropped the blades in. Not quite a total copycat, cause I did not patina the already semi-gloss bolsters. I was happy how they both turned out. I believe the Copperhead Sawcut bone might be the most beautiful bone ever put on a TC Barlow.

Well - I still have the two bladed Copperhead and the the two bladed Macassar Ebony, complete with etches. I have not taken any pics of the single Ebony. It turned out as well as the Copperhead.

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Most excellent, Primble! It sure is captivating:D I think I'm going to have to see them all together again before I make my decision as to the most beautiful bone ever;)
 
Thanks for the comments Brad and Gevo. Brad - yes - you picked the right spot in the box. ;):D
 
Primble said:
I had been thinking of forcing patina on my Copperhead and Ebony single Spearpoints for a pretty long time. I really hated the thought of losing the etch on them. Charlie pushed me over the edge at the Rendezvous, when he showed me his single Copperhead, Ole Boiley. I reckon he made me into a copy-catter, because today I pulled out a brand new bottle of pristine Apple Cider Vinegar and dropped the blades in. Not quite a total copycat, cause I did not patina the already semi-gloss bolsters. I was happy how they both turned out. I believe the Copperhead Sawcut bone might be the most beautiful bone ever put on a TC Barlow.

Well - I still have the two bladed Copperhead and the the two bladed Macassar Ebony, complete with etches. I have not taken any pics of the single Ebony. It turned out as well as the Copperhead.

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Daring man you are Rob but it looks amazing, I enjoy that very flat matte forced patina but not dark grey on the TC :)
 
Primble said:
I had been thinking of forcing patina on my Copperhead and Ebony single Spearpoints for a pretty long time. I really hated the thought of losing the etch on them. Charlie pushed me over the edge at the Rendezvous, when he showed me his single Copperhead, Ole Boiley. I reckon he made me into a copy-catter, because today I pulled out a brand new bottle of pristine Apple Cider Vinegar and dropped the blades in. Not quite a total copycat, cause I did not patina the already semi-gloss bolsters. I was happy how they both turned out. I believe the Copperhead Sawcut bone might be the most beautiful bone ever put on a TC Barlow.

Well - I still have the two bladed Copperhead and the the two bladed Macassar Ebony, complete with etches. I have not taken any pics of the single Ebony. It turned out as well as the Copperhead.

This one is on it's way to Marko in Michigan. :eek::D

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Thank you Roberto! :eek: You are too generous my friend! :D:D:D
 
What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

An old NYKC Hammer that you salvaged by taking the broken pen out of and using it. :D

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Man some of these old Barlows are absolutely stunning.

How would I go about finding something pre 1900 in good condition and what would I expect to pay?
 
Rob - a generous and nicely "tweaked" gift to Mark!!

Mark - great save on that NYK!! A superb addition to the NYK collection!
 
waynorth said:
Rob - a generous and nicely "tweaked" gift to Mark!!

Mark - great save on that NYK!! A superb addition to the NYK collection!
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Thanks Charlie! I can't wait to get my TC Copperhead, nice and Primblized. :D

Ryouchijtx said:
Looks great Mark, love the brushed finish and the new life given to that Hammer is unbelievable.
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Thanks Tim! I am going force a light patina on the blade and bolster to blend it with age of the handles..........Like the Copperhead Rob is sending me. :)
 
Gevonovich said:
Man o man ...super fine!! Did you re-pen the halves?
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Yes I did Gevo. Once I split the knife into two pieces, I removed the broken pen blade, backspring and liner. The two small handle pins near the bolster are attached to the liner and therefore, no need to remove them.
 
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