What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

I've never had one of those "one arm" blades before. How do you guys like them? How do they cut?

They look very interesting and like they might behave like a spey blade. Thoughts?
 
MadMaximus said:
I've never had one of those "one arm" blades before. How do you guys like them? How do they cut?

They look very interesting and like they might behave like a spey blade. Thoughts?
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In action, they have more of a point than a Spey. Really, it's like a clip with a weird unicorn horn! Slice and poke are fine, just can't stab through something (but you can start a hole that can be cut easier than with a Spey). I personally like the double-Stew's the most since I get a dedicated pen as well. They are very cool and interesting pieces, and the one-hand opening can be a useful addition to many tasks.
 
MadMaximus said:
I've never had one of those "one arm" blades before. How do you guys like them? How do they cut?

They look very interesting and like they might behave like a spey blade. Thoughts?
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I have zero experience with them but have had an interest in them since I first saw one. I really would like to try one out, but they always get over shadowed by some other blade shape when I have the funds.
I agree with Wunder, though. If/ when I get one it will likely be one with a pen so I don't have to sacrifice the "stabbyness."
 
Carrying one of my favorite pairs today. Obviously the double gets a little more love!
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wundergussy said:
In action, they have more of a point than a Spey. Really, it's like a clip with a weird unicorn horn! Slice and poke are fine, just can't stab through something (but you can start a hole that can be cut easier than with a Spey). I personally like the double-Stew's the most since I get a dedicated pen as well. They are very cool and interesting pieces, and the one-hand opening can be a useful addition to many tasks.
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That makes sense, I might have to get one, a lot of utility in one package...now if I could only find one!
 
Upon looking at Charlie's barlow GAW thread, I decided to check out my posts in this thread. Alas, I am embarrassed and remiss at having never posted in this thread, not once, not even to say "hey, great knife!"

So, in an effort to make up for my lack of barlow love, here's a few...









 
Jsega51 said:
The jigging on that knife under the Schrades is killer!!
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Everybody loves that jigging. I'd love to take credit for it, but it was already jigged when I received it. Wish I knew who did it...
 
Glenn, late start but you are catching up, some really nice Barlows there.
 
Glenn there are WAY to many nice covers to individually comment, but I must say, that electronics barlow/ electricians knife is really cool.

My one and only
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It's about time Glenn!! I was just about gettin ready to put you on the ignore list!!:eek::eek:;)
But you more'n made up for it with them Beauties!!!:thumbup::thumbup:


Dave :D
 
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