What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

I haven't had the time to delv into this last discussion and look forward to sitting down and catching up - and learning a thing or two.

From what I have seen - and without trying to put forward over the top praise towards Charlie- I think Both Charlie AND Bill have reawakened the passion to a greater extent of many Traditional patterns - and more importantly - introducing Traditional patterns to the generations that may have been more likely to have over looked these great knives.

Because I just don't know quite how I got so hooked- but I am- hook, line AND sinker !

Al Sir- my goodness man!!
That's just a great photo of lovingly collected awesome knives. I love it when you post your photos of your lovely knives. Thank you for sharing.

Speaking of sharing I must post up a updated photo of some of the older Barlows - many of which have been gifted to amazingly so!:eek:
 
Primble said:
Great line up of oldies AL and the doggie video was very funny ! :D:D:D:thumbup:

AL - I don't think you really need that old jigged bone Scharde clip Barlow. I know a guy that needs it more ! ;):D:D:D
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LOOK! Squirrel!




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waynorth said:
This last page or so of posts, brings a tear to my eye!
It is wonderful to see all of you sharing the enjoyment of these knives!:)
And that's a Merry Band of Barlows, Al!!:thumbup:
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Thanks, Charlie!



Jack Black said:
You've given us a great gift Charlie :) :thumbup:
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Indeed! :thumbup: :thumbup:


Campbellclanman said:
Al Sir- my goodness man!!
That's just a great photo of lovingly collected awesome knives. I love it when you post your photos of your lovely knives. Thank you for sharing.
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Duncan, thanks for the kind words! It's my pleasure :)
 
waynorth said:
Wrong in so many ways! You really should do your homework Jfoul31.
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Certainly wouldn't be the first time I needed to do some homework...

Back to your regularly scheduled Barlow pictures! I'll keep the beerlow in other threads.
 
Campbellclanman said:
I haven't had the time to delv into this last discussion and look forward to sitting down and catching up - and learning a thing or two.

From what I have seen - and without trying to put forward over the top praise towards Charlie- I think Both Charlie AND Bill have reawakened the passion to a greater extent of many Traditional patterns - and more importantly - introducing Traditional patterns to the generations that may have been more likely to have over looked these great knives.

Because I just don't know quite how I got so hooked- but I am- hook, line AND sinker !

Al Sir- my goodness man!!
That's just a great photo of lovingly collected awesome knives. I love it when you post your photos of your lovely knives. Thank you for sharing.

Speaking of sharing I must post up a updated photo of some of the older Barlows - many of which have been gifted to amazingly so!:eek:
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Ok, I caught up with the discussion in the last few pages, and I was right -I did learn a couple of things - one of them was - some people need to find other places to post :D
 
I actually forgot about the other thread, and haven't been to the beginning of this one in a long while. Woops.
 
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I think this one is a good, Traditional Barlow? One of the first old Imperials given a second chance by Jeff (Jprime) He did some repair and customization on this sweet little knife. I feel lucky to have some of his early work. Just arrived today,

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To Charlie and Jack, I believe I owe you 2 a formal apology. I should not have implied that the work that either of you 2 have done is humorous or frivolous at all. I appreciate the education given here and via private message and appreciate what both of you do for the hobby.
 
Thanks Jordan! No hard feelings here, and I admire you for standing up!:thumbup:
 
Having very little knowledge of older barlows I am not sure if this is decent or not. It has very nice walk and talk given its years and feels great in hand. Not sure if the other fletching wore off the bolster stamp or if Russel had different variations?

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dispatch184 said:
Having very little knowledge of older barlows I am not sure if this is decent or not. It has very nice walk and talk given its years and feels great in hand. Not sure if the other fletching wore off the bolster stamp or if Russel had different variations?

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That's a really nice old Russell. I'd say the rest of the fletching fell off in the previous owner's pocket. As for quality, a knife maker friend of mine once told me while looking at a Russell stamped knife we both knew was counterfeit "If it's solid, feels good, cuts, and sees time in the pocket, it's a good knife". So based on what you say, I'd say you've got a keeper.
 
Found these two waiting for me when I got home last night. Both delrin and stainless I believe, but there are some rust and stains. The Western has a nice 5-6 pull, smooth, but the Primble is more like an 8. I'll clean them up a bit this week and see if we can get some better pictures.

 
dispatch184 said:
Having very little knowledge of older barlows I am not sure if this is decent or not. It has very nice walk and talk given its years and feels great in hand. Not sure if the other fletching wore off the bolster stamp or if Russel had different variations?

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I am certainly no expert but when I was checking mine out last year it was about the tang stamp , slab pin placement , and blade pivot pin location.
The original Russell tang stamp will have RUSSELL in a straight line. The blade pivot pin should be below the centerline , or below the tip of the arrow. The original slab pins are steel and not brass.
I would suggest that you look for some of the posted Russell Barlows , like Primbles's , and study them.


Harry
 
dispatch184 said:
Having very little knowledge of older barlows I am not sure if this is decent or not. It has very nice walk and talk given its years and feels great in hand. Not sure if the other fletching wore off the bolster stamp or if Russel had different variations?

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After looking at hundreds of Russell Barlows, and discussing them, many of us random, disorganized collectors are pretty sure the fletching on the stamped (arrow)R(arrow) on the bolsters was a result of the stamps wearing out!
They must have used them until they crumbled into pieces!!
I have seen a couple that are considered older, that have nice, full arrows, and I've seen them at all stages of wear.
 
dispatch184 said:
Having very little knowledge of older barlows I am not sure if this is decent or not. It has very nice walk and talk given its years and feels great in hand. Not sure if the other fletching wore off the bolster stamp or if Russel had different variations?
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It might be helpful to see the tang stamp and mark side. :)
 
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