What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Gevonovich]

3rd cut stag clip with nail nick darkened with Potassium Permanganate:

Lord have mercy

 

[btb01]

Sometimes a good Barlow is an inexpensive Barlow.

I love these little RRs; Small but not too small, really disappears in your pocket (the Peanut of the Barlow world?). Great little knives for the price.

 

[Luger1952]

No problem Rob I was just curios how the two would look side by side. I for some reason thought you had oneThanks anyway, Lloyd

 

[Primble]

At last, time and light for this Brazilian Beauty (o'erlit to show the grain):

I have loved both guitars and knives all my life; what a wonderful confluence, in this particular piece.

Thank you to Charlie, and everyone at GEC.

~ P.

Che Chen Rosewood - 30 pieces produced (Apple Cider Vinegar Label with Reversed Positions):

Here are some pictures of Sarah's fine Brazillian Rosewood for comparison. The Brazilian is quite a bit more fancy, but, both are pretty to my eye.

 

[Primble]

Lord have mercy

:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Yep - looking good Primb matey!

 

[Luger1952]

Thanks Primble very nice! Yes, both are beautiful--can't go wrong either way for sure. Lloyd

 

[pertinux]

Here are some pictures of Sarah's fine Brazillian Rosewood for comparison. The Brazilian is quite a bit more fancy, but, both are pretty to my eye.

Che Chen Rosewood - 30 pieces produced (Apple Cider Vinegar Label with Reversed Positions):

Absolutely! I love the variations seen between types of wood, and between knives clad in the 'same' material (each piece unique). :thumbup:

Note to the Imagineers at GEC: I'm wondering how Jobillo might look on a TC, once upon one of these times...?

~ P.

 

[Half/Stop]

All these fancy furun woods make for some beautiful Barlow's, but some good old Walnut ain't too bad shabby either!

 

[arizonaranchman]

The classic Barlow has become my hands-down favorite and has completely dominated my RFP for nearly a year now. :thumbup:

 

[Primble]

Fayetteville Knife Company Small Barlow, Fayetteville, N.Y., U.S.A., circa 1880-1911:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice to see that knife open Primble Sir - a great old knife!

Ron, I love the Walnut ( I call it Gunstock Walnut ) - fantastic knives, Sarah - Like you I personally love that Brazilian wood - they turned out stunning!

 

[B.F.U]

Sorry for bringing back these old posts, but I'm way behind and just wanted to say that these are wonderful. Awesome pictures!

 

[wundergussy]

 

[Peregrin]

Fayetteville Knife Company Small Barlow, Fayetteville, N.Y., U.S.A., circa 1880-1911:

Very nice knife, Primble. As always a great image!
Fayetteville is about 10 miles east of where I live. I'm not sure I knew there was ever a cutlery manufacturer there. Not a surprise though since we had many in New York State. Sadly most are gone, as we all know.

 

[Primble]

Very nice knife, Primble. As always a great image!
Fayetteville is about 10 miles east of where I live. I'm not sure I knew there was ever a cutlery manufacturer there. Not a surprise though since we had many in New York State. Sadly most are gone, as we all know.

Thank you Gary. This tariff commission document shows them in business in 1882 and most likely established before that year. According to Goins, the factory burned down in 1911 and was never rebuilt. I have dug up a little more history on the company and will post it later.

 

[matfox]

hey folks,
great pictures everyone!
i have a robeson shuredge from the 1950's in addition





btw: i couldn't change my old name "what...?" and made this "nifebrite":ghost:account

 

[Luger1952]

Nice FKC Barlow Rob and beautifully photographed! I like that Bolster stamp. I bet there aren't many of those Barlows left around. I saw that for sale and must say you got if for a GREAT price. Glad you were able to add it your collection. It will look wonderful displayed with your other vintage knives. Thanks for sharing and any more history on this Barlow and the Fayettville Knife Co will be interesting to know. Lloyd

 

[waynorth]

Wonderful pickings, Rob!!
Thanks for posting that F'Ville Barlow AND the background info!
That's the kind of posting that makes the traditional world go 'round!!!
Hats off to you sir!!:thumbup:

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Sorry for bringing back these old posts, but I'm way behind and just wanted to say that these are wonderful. Awesome pictures!

I agree The tan sawcuts are my favourite out of any TC I've ever seen.

And that yellow 2 blade Gus has just 'pops!'