What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

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Jack - Thank you for the photos! Glad you had a good visit. It is only fitting that the Scratted looks to be right at home there!

Your photos have inspired me to break out the family portrait!

 

[wundergussy]

wundergussy, you've posted a spectacular and varied selection of Charlows here lately!! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT

Thanks!

 

[Jack Black]

Jack - Thank you for the photos! Glad you had a good visit. It is only fitting that the Scratted looks to be right at home there!

Your photos have inspired me to break out the family portrait!

Thanks a lot Ron, what a fantastic line-up! :thumbup:

 

[wundergussy]

I absolutely love the Spey blade; someday I'll luck into a Soupbone Day's Work to make this set nice and symmetrical

 

[dispatch184]

I second GT here, you have some really choice knives and great pictures of them Gus, thank you for sharing :thumbup:

 

[dispatch184]

Ron that soup Ancient wheeeewww... fantastic. That's a line up anyone would be proud to own

 

[wundergussy]

I second GT here, you have some really choice knives and great pictures of them Gus, thank you for sharing :thumbup:

Thank you! The pile wouldn't be half as nice were it not for the great information and generosity found within this page.

 

[waynorth]

I feel a little foolish! But proud too!!
It is tears of joy I shed this morning, over the love you all share for these Barlow knives!
I never imagined people collecting sets of them! Using them daily as well!
Jack looking into the history! People spending extra time and money finding a rare one - it is all overwhelming!

Thank you all!!!!!

 

[Jack Black]

You deserve to be very proud Charlie :thumbup:

This thread is pushing 600 pages and shows no sign of slowing down! :thumbup:

 

[clutchcarter]

You deserve to be very proud Charlie :thumbup:

This thread is pushing 600 pages and shows no sign of slowing down! :thumbup:

+++:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[philllll]

Ron and Gus, very nice sets! Love the soup bones!

 

[wundergussy]

I feel a little foolish! But proud too!!
It is tears of joy I shed this morning, over the love you all share for these Barlow knives!
I never imagined people collecting sets of them! Using them daily as well!
Jack looking into the history! People spending extra time and money finding a rare one - it is all overwhelming!

Thank you all!!!!!

You have certainly earned the pride! These TC's are simply a joy to collect and carry. I've been through my share of knives and tools, and nothing brings more happiness than talking about, hunting; finding, and carrying a new TC.

 

[Luger1952]

Well said Wundergussy! Like Jack said pushing 600 pages and over 1 million views certainly speaks to the fascination and desirability of the TC. Charlie thanks for your vision and foresight on these incredible Barlow folders. I am still looking for some of the early ones and the hunt for them is just plain enjoyable--like searching for treasure, TC treasure that is! Lloyd

 

[wundergussy]

Great set, Luger! Those smooth Sheeps are awesome

 

[Augie]

Charlie, you should be proud, this thread and your resurrecting the quality Barlow pattern with the TC's is something to be very proud about.

Not only the TC's but the deep appreciation I now have for the vintage Barlows, most of them I learned about because of this thread. I really enjoy when you or other members post their latest vintage finds.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Jack Great Photo's of the visit to Wade and Butcher!!!
Hey Ron - now thats a very nice line up of Ancients there Sir!!!

Charlie, all I can say if I was you? - I would be beaming with pride!

Great TC's Lloyd sir - Wow!!

 

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Thanks a lot Ron, what a fantastic line-up! :thumbup:

Jack - Thank you Sir! :thumbup:

I absolutely love the Spey blade; someday I'll luck into a Soupbone Day's Work to make this set nice and symmetrical

Gus - A terrific line up of Speys! Good hunting for that Soup!:thumbup:

Ron that soup Ancient wheeeewww... fantastic. That's a line up anyone would be proud to own

Drew - Thank you! I am very proud to own them! What makes these extra special to me is the fact that I bought these in person from Charlie.

I feel a little foolish! But proud too!!
It is tears of joy I shed this morning, over the love you all share for these Barlow knives!
I never imagined people collecting sets of them! Using them daily as well!
Jack looking into the history! People spending extra time and money finding a rare one - it is all overwhelming!

Thank you all!!!!!

Charlie - I could not say it any better that Jack's quote below. Thank you good Sir for sharing all these wonderful knives with us! :thumbup::thumbup:

You deserve to be very proud Charlie :thumbup:

This thread is pushing 600 pages and shows no sign of slowing down! :thumbup:

Jack - Very well said my friend! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:+1

Ron and Gus, very nice sets! Love the soup bones!

Phil - Thank you!

Well said Wundergussy! Like Jack said pushing 600 pages and over 1 million views certainly speaks to the fascination and desirability of the TC. Charlie thanks for your vision and foresight on these incredible Barlow folders. I am still looking for some of the early ones and the hunt for them is just plain enjoyable--like searching for treasure, TC treasure that is! Lloyd

Lloyd - A terrific sampling of some of your TC collection! :thumbup::thumbup:

Hey Ron - now thats a very nice line up of Ancients there Sir!!!

Duncan - I thank you Sir for that compliment!

 

[Jack Black]

Jack - Thank you for the photos! Glad you had a good visit. It is only fitting that the Scratted looks to be right at home there!

Thanks Duncan, some pics of the renovation of the old Butcher Works here: http://www.thejessopconsultancy.co.uk/hello-world/ and http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib2/TweedaleG/Butcher/07-History-Butcher.asp :thumbup:

 

[Gevonovich]

Jack - Thank you for the photos! Glad you had a good visit. It is only fitting that the Scratted looks to be right at home there!

Your photos have inspired me to break out the family portrait!

I absolutely love the Spey blade; someday I'll luck into a Soupbone Day's Work to make this set nice and symmetrical

You should be very proud, Charlie! Look at all the beauty you have infused into the World

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Gev!!!

And thanks for posting the group shots Ron, Gus and Lloyd, and thank you all for acknowledging my sappy remarks!
At 71, I don't have to be a tough guy anymore!!
Grrrrr!!

Anyhooo, Charlie Noyes is changing the direction of his collecting a bit, and we have worked out a purchase and trade beneficial to both of us. He has graciously sent me his Robeson Barlow collection - Thanks Charlie N!!:thumbup:

Here they are, (accompanied by some colorful art to offset my usual yellow background):