What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Primble said:
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It has been pretty quiet up there north of the border. Wondering if we might be seeing a new edition in the near future? :confused::confused::D
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Seconded! :D
 
Primble said:
Thank you Jack. I would like to take two of number 328 please. ;):D:D:D
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what...? said:
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...:rolleyes:
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5K Qs said:
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?
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Old Engineer said:
Jack : Thanks for the great picture. I have always been partial to 326 and 327 myself.
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Thanks guys, there really are some great patterns there aren't there ? :) Note the fish-hook on 325 :thumbup: GT, the full title of the document is Explanation or Key to the Various Manufactories of Sheffield With Engravings of Each Article Designed for the Utility of Merchants, Wholesale Ironmongers, and Travellers. It's usually abbreviated to Smith's Key, the author and publisher being Joseph Smith! ;) Really quite a fantastic historical document :thumbup: Those two knives of John Barlow are certainly the most important in terms of this thread I think Harry :thumbup:



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


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Lovely gift :) :thumbup:

Primble said:
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Bootiful soup Primble :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
It's usually abbreviated to Smith's Key, the author and publisher being Joseph Smith! ;) Really quite a fantastic historical document :thumbup:

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And here I thought the "Smith's Key" was a reference for smiths. (I want the one that's vertical on the catalog page- 399A?)
 
Jack Black said:
Thanks guys, there really are some great patterns there aren't there ? :) Note the fish-hook on 325 :thumbup: GT, the full title of the document is Explanation or Key to the Various Manufactories of Sheffield With Engravings of Each Article Designed for the Utility of Merchants, Wholesale Ironmongers, and Travellers. It's usually abbreviated to Smith's Key, the author and publisher being Joseph Smith! ;) Really quite a fantastic historical document :thumbup: Those two knives of John Barlow are certainly the most important in terms of this thread I think Harry :thumbup:


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Thanks for the additional info, Jack. :) The full title is something that does not roll trippingly off the tongue, and I doubt if I'll commit it to memory, but it's very interesting nonetheless! :thumbup: Are the blades on models 325 and 327 19th century clip blades?

- GT
 
FYI, there will be some new Barlows in the coming year!!
We certainly will have another Ancient, and I have another "Stew's Blade" to make, to finish the series.
Right now, I have a few knives in the works that are not Barlows. I don't want to jinx them by describing them too soon, but I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!
 
waynorth said:
FYI, there will be some new Barlows in the coming year!!
We certainly will have another Ancient, and I have another "Stew's Blade" to make, to finish the series.
Right now, I have a few knives in the works that are not Barlows. I don't want to jinx them by describing them too soon, but I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!
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You have my attention!
 
waynorth said:
FYI, there will be some new Barlows in the coming year!!
We certainly will have another Ancient, and I have another "Stew's Blade" to make, to finish the series.
Right now, I have a few knives in the works that are not Barlows. I don't want to jinx them by describing them too soon, but I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!
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I'm looking forward to all you have planned. Does the bold part mean we have the sweet sorrow of parting from the TCs in future?
 
RDaneel said:
I'm looking forward to all you have planned. Does the bold part mean we have the sweet sorrow of parting from the TCs in future?
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NO!!

There will be more! I wanted to complete the "set" of the most common traditional blades through the 1900s; the Spear, Clip, Sheepfoot, Spey and One-hand blades. The first series were in Saw-cut bone, the second were in jigged bone (ongoing).
The variation of the Ancient was a little side trip, of which there may be a few more. I don't want there to be so many variations that collecting a complete set is onerous, but I want everybody who wants a Barlow to be able to get one eventually.
I do not intend to repeat the ones I have done, to protect the collectors who have taken the ride with me and supported our mutual habits, but it will be time soon to make a continuous run of Barlows that are easier to obtain. The next year or two maybe - gotta dream about them for a while!
 
waynorth said:
FYI, there will be some new Barlows in the coming year!!
We certainly will have another Ancient, and I have another "Stew's Blade" to make, to finish the series.
Right now, I have a few knives in the works that are not Barlows. I don't want to jinx them by describing them too soon, but I think you all will be pleasantly surprised!
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Huzzah! finally i will have a chance to buy some, at least one with a single clip blade?
 
Can't wait Charlie, love the stews!
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waynorth said:
NO!!

There will be more! I wanted to complete the "set" of the most common traditional blades through the 1900s; the Spear, Clip, Sheepfoot, Spey and One-hand blades. The first series were in Saw-cut bone, the second were in jigged bone (ongoing).
The variation of the Ancient was a little side trip, of which there may be a few more. I don't want there to be so many variations that collecting a complete set is onerous, but I want everybody who wants a Barlow to be able to get one eventually.
I do not intend to repeat the ones I have done, to protect the collectors who have taken the ride with me and supported our mutual habits, but it will be time soon to make a continuous run of Barlows that are easier to obtain. The next year or two maybe - gotta dream about them for a while!
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Thanks, Charlie, for clarifying. Guess I read into more than was there. I'm looking forward to the journey.
 
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