What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Jack Black]

TC Illustrated:

Cool pics guys :thumbup:

Thought some of you might like to see this page from Smith's Key of 1816.

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Just to be clear, I don't charge for the information(!).

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What...?, a name change will likely cost you $10; information here.

An alternative sometimes available to new posters (but up to the Mods, I believe) is to establish a different new account right away under the preferred name, then start a thread in Tech Support in which you post from each account in turn and ask for the first (what...?) to be closed down.
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We can actually have a lot of fun with your current forum name, but I fear it will remain confusing in the long run.

Barlow content:

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~ P.

Beautiful array P on each photo Haven't been in here for a while but lots of catching up to do~

 

[bleh]

After getting an electrician in the #15 pattern, I find myself wanting to revisit the TC pattern. It really is a great size.

 

[Ryouchijtx]

After getting an electrician in the #15 pattern, I find myself wanting to revisit the TC pattern. It really is a great size.

Likewise Sean, I carried a 2blade Walnut TC yesterday and it felt like home. Nice to see the sig change too xD

 

[RobbW]

After getting an electrician in the #15 pattern, I find myself wanting to revisit the TC pattern. It really is a great size.

I'm in the same camp. The # 15 pattern just works for me in either one- or two-blade configurations. I find with a larger Northfield Barlows I prefer one blade only. I'm excited that Charlie's new rope knife is based on the # 15 pattern.

 

[wundergussy]

 

[RDaneel]

TC Illustrated:

Great photo, Rob! Are you launching a new magazine? Also, how about "Primble's TC Calendar? I for one would get in line to buy it.

 

[Primble]

Cool pics guys :thumbup:

Thought some of you might like to see this page from Smith's Key of 1816.

Thank you Jack. I would like to take two of number 328 please.

Great photo, Rob! Are you launching a new magazine? Also, how about "Primble's TC Calendar? I for one would get in line to buy it.

Thank you Dean. The unauthorized December 2015 edition will be out next week.


(Not really - just trying to give Uncle Charlie an ulcer for the holidays)

 

[Gevonovich]

TC Illustrated:

Great picture and artistic flair!!

 

[Primble]

Thank you Gevo !

Oldies, but, goodies !

 

[wundergussy]

Thank you Gevo !

Oldies, but, goodies !

Of course Primble posts two that I'm searching for in one post!

 

[RDaneel]

Of course Primble posts two that I'm searching for in one post!

Such is life. I also am looking for one TC as shown below.

 

[hamsco]

What makes this Barlow good ? That it was a present from my brother.

 

[Jordanlh]

And it doesn't hurt that it's absolutely gorgeous either

What makes this Barlow good ? That it was a present from my brother.

 

[Digger Stubble]

Cool pics guys :thumbup:

Thought some of you might like to see this page from Smith's Key of 1816.

The bolsters of number 326 seem to be similar to the ones on Augie's post (Esnyx wonderful Cataraugus Barlow)?
Great options shown for future Barlows...

Wundergussy, Primble: I really enjoy Your outstanding Collection and photographs!

 

[Primble]

Of course Primble posts two that I'm searching for in one post!

Coincidence I'm sure Gus. (I don't have the soup bone Days Work )

The bolsters of number 326 seem to be similar to the ones on Augie's post (Esnyx wonderful Cataraugus Barlow)?
Great options shown for future Barlows...

Wundergussy, Primble: I really enjoy Your outstanding Collection and photographs!

What ?!! Just kidding what ? I mean just kidding, thank you sir !

It has been pretty quiet up there north of the border. Wondering if we might be seeing a new edition in the near future?

#151114STL Red Soup Bone:

 

[5K Qs]

TC Illustrated:

Very "artsy", Primble, but I almost didn't recognize that sawcut antique amber clip on the left, which I consider the best TC ever (well, the 2-blade version is absolute best IMHO). :thumbup::thumbup:

...Thought some of you might like to see this page from Smith's Key of 1816.

Some very funky covers, handle shapes, bolsters, and blade shapes pictured there, Jack! Can you tell us more about Smith's Key in general, or this page in particular?

Gus, I could make this comment every day, but I usually don't for fear of boring people. But you post some wonderful photos of some superb TCs, sir! :thumbup::thumbup: This pair is particularly pretty!

What makes this Barlow good ? That it was a present from my brother.

Congrats, hamsco! :thumbup::thumbup: I wonder whether damascus blades and stag handles are characteristic of traditional Barlows, but I sure think yours looks amazing!!

- GT

 

[Old Engineer]

Cool pics guys :thumbup:

Thought some of you might like to see this page from Smith's Key of 1816.

Jack : Thanks for the great picture. I have always been partial to 326 and 327 myself.

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

What makes this Barlow good ? That it was a present from my brother.

That being a gift from your brother makes it a special one . Great Stag too.

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Coincidence I'm sure Gus. (I don't have the soup bone Days Work )



What ?!! Just kidding what ? I mean just kidding, thank you sir !


It has been pretty quiet up there north of the border. Wondering if we might be seeing a new edition in the near future?

#151114STL Red Soup Bone:

Beautiful knife and pictures as usual Primble.

Harry