What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

I say do it!!!

As a dedicated collector of the #15 TCs, I've seen how the explosion in their popularity has led to them becoming unobtainium to many people. I think having more barlow choices on the market would lead to more people who want one being able to actually get one, without increasing the #15 production numbers too much. It'd give more people a chance to get one of your SFOs in their hands. Spread the barlow love around a bit more :D:thumbup:

We may end up seeing the secondary market prices of the TCs going back down to a reasonable level, but I don't plan on selling mine any time in the foreseeable future so that doesn't concern me too much. I'd take it as a blessing, actually, because I might be able to pick up a few of the old ones I need for my collection. ("need"- Ha! Like any of us "needs" more than a couple knives) And you, being the primary market for these, well I don't think that it would bother you too much either! :cool:

Take the dive Charlie! It's a win-win for everyone as far as I can see, well except for maybe the folks who don't care much for the knives and are just looking to make a quick buck.

My biggest question here is what are you gonna do about the bolster stamps? Would you continue to use the now-iconic, tried-and-true TC symbol we all know and love, or go for something new and exciting? :eek:

With these being based on the Lick Creek boy's knife, might we see a Lyle's Choice Barlow? :D
 
Augie said:
Go for it Charlie, I'm sure the demand will outstrip the supply. How about a rougher more uneven saw cut?

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I like those handles that "wane" at the edges, John. Case knives with similar handles inspired the "Soup Bones" of recent TCs!
 
Yes sir Charlie, I really like that look, the soup bones are my favorites. Any idea how this was done? Just the way the bone was cut or did they use a different part of the bone?

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I would also say go for it, Charlie. Do you think you would do TC bolsters on these, plain bolsters, or maybe something new?
 
Go for it Charlie!
From the 98 which a lot of people said was too big for them, then they sell out in no time at all, to this little critter! Nice contrast!
I don't think we'll mind another pattern what so ever!
 
waynorth said:
The introduction of the GEC #14 pattern poses a conundrum for me!
A couple of my oldest Barlows are quite small, in fact slightly smaller than the #14!
I have always wanted to make a smaller Barlow, but have always worried about flooding all of you collectors with too many choices, and too many places to spend money!
After discussing this with friends, and my sweetie (who owns half of everything in our little world!), I have come to the fork in the road. I pretty much have to decide tonight whether I am going to do it or not!
Here is what is giving me fits!
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The top Barlow is most likely from the middle 1800s!!
That is according to Goins and Levine both!
It is amazing that the knife is in such good condition and functional. It has satisfying snap and lots of blade. The scratted handles are missing a piece on the mark side, but I am carrying it today, though treating it gently.
As I write this, I am leaning toward producing it in #14 format, probably lightly sawcut instead of scratted.
Whadda ya think??:confused:
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I don't know, Charlie. I've got to think about this for a moment...

Moment's over.

Yes!

/s/ Just Another Enabler

;)
 
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