What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Nah, you're right. But Huck is more fun, and while the image is incorrect for the sentiment, I expect it is their friendship that is important here (not Ben's).
 
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Good catch! But I believe the apropos term is "artistic license".
 
I'm only even being nit-picky because I teach the book year after year. One of the reasons I love these knives so much is that Tom Sawyer is such a part of my life. I gave my teaching partner a 3rd-cut stag last summer and he carries it every day.
 
You are most Welcome Ronnie! It was my pleasure!!;)
At some future date I will have to re-shoot the Brazilian Rosewood. They are simply to Beautiful to let the current pics stand. ;)


Dave
 
Great to see you posting again Dave, this must mean you have a short spell off work - thats good my friend, I loved going through the releases of Charlie through your knives,LOVE your Scratted Bone!!!!

I am not too sure if anyone else thinks so - but I am just head over heels with the singular TC on the blade - thats just awesome! - One day I will come across one of those and pounce!
Well. mixed emotions looking at this Dave- Great to see your knives - sad to see on just how many I've missed out on.
 
wundergussy said:
I'm only even being nit-picky because I teach the book year after year. One of the reasons I love these knives so much is that Tom Sawyer is such a part of my life. I gave my teaching partner a 3rd-cut stag last summer and he carries it every day.
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Heh! You must be appalled at my fairly regular artistic ignor.........errrrrr ummm, license! Yeah, that's it, license!:o

It's nice to hear that those tales are still being taught, Gus! Young people are fortunate to have those stories in their lives - for so many reasons!
 
wundergussy said:
I'm only even being nit-picky because I teach the book year after year. One of the reasons I love these knives so much is that Tom Sawyer is such a part of my life. I gave my teaching partner a 3rd-cut stag last summer and he carries it every day.
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That is a great connection and reason for collecting TC Barlows! I've been admiring your collection.

With the stuff I taught, I'd be collecting military weapons and running from the Feds. (I was an instructor for the U.S. Dept. of Defense).
 
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That really is an amazing shot with the crucibles and your wonderful Ancient, Jack!!!!
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Thanks Gev, very kind of you to say my friend :thumbup: It was taken on a visit to Joshua Tyzack's old scythe works yesterday. I am hoping to post some further pics later if Photoshop will permit! :rolleyes:
 
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Thanks Gev, very kind of you to say my friend :thumbup: It was taken on a visit to Joshua Tyzack's old scythe works yesterday. I am hoping to post some further pics later if Photoshop will permit! :rolleyes:
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Looking forward to the photos, my friend. May the Photoshop gods be kind;)
 
Ah! Thanks for the link to jog my memory, Jack! I now remember that trip you took us on.

Things have sure changed!!
 
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The original TC Barlow, IMHO, was the best of breed, with their long pull spear blade with a swedge...need to bring that one back, along with a greater or different selection of cover materials, such as in Tru Ivory, American black walnut, Black Ebony: (Diospyros crassiflora), etc.
 
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