What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[TX_planes]

I agree wth the other comments regarding the sanded surface. It is amazing how it now so closely resembles the much older Barlow knives. Certainly an interesting discovery.

 

[waynorth]

great pictures of barlows everyone!

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really like this run of ancients. i tried some sanding on the handles of my scrattered one...

Huh...?
Cool!!!

 

[pertinux]

I agree wth the other comments regarding the sanded surface. It is amazing how it now so closely resembles the much older Barlow knives. Certainly an interesting discovery.

I believe it is a good argument for using the heckamus out of these new scratted Ancients, bequeathing them to others who will do the same, and peeking in on them a hundred years or so down the road to evaluate the outcome.

~ P.

 

[mrknife]

great pictures of barlows everyone!

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really like this run of ancients. i tried some sanding on the handles of my scrattered one...

hey there, question, is that patina on the bolster?

 

[wundergussy]

hey there, question, is that patina on the bolster?

That's how the bolsters on the Ancients were finished

 

[Augie]

That's how the bolsters on the Ancients were finished

Or unfinished

 

[Digger Stubble]

Thanks, glad You like it! I didn't know what name to choose when I created my profile and haven't find out how to change it... mat

 

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Thank You Philllll! mat

 

[Digger Stubble]

Wow, that's interesting. There's so much to learn on this thread...! Sorry for the user name, I haven't find out how to change it belatedly... mat

 

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That's nice, thanks Augie! mat

 

[bozack]

That Ancient looks great. Here is a mall barlow from Remington. A bit shorter than a 15, more like the Eric's Jack from CSC.

 

[Digger Stubble]

Thank You Charlie for making these great Barlows and for putting this interesting thread on the forum!
It's an honour You like the little modification on the handles...mat

 

[knarfeng]

I believe it is a good argument for using the heckamus out of these new scratted Ancients, bequeathing them to others who will do the same, and peeking in on them a hundred years or so down the road to evaluate the outcome.

~ P.

You might need a seance to let us know how they look.

 

[Jordanlh]

That is a really cool look. I've decided to use my ancient as an EDC. Maybe it'll start to look like that.

Here's what my barlow collection is up to as of today:

I'm hoping for another one in the mail today though

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thats a nice line up of very nice knives Jordanlh.

 

[Vinifera]

Another Barlow arrived this week, custom by Evan. Beautiful, well made Barlow.

Very nice looking knife!

 

[wundergussy]

Got outside for a minute today

 

[Jordanlh]

Thats a nice line up of very nice knives Jordanlh.

Thanks! I still have a long way to go, but this thread provides plenty fuel for my obsession.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Got outside for a minute today

I think that run is my favorite. I really like the bone jigging on these. Sweet knife sir!

 

[Bigfattyt]

Today felt like a barlow day.

The barlow on the right just came from Charlie!

Brand new Kutmaster. completely mint.