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To continue, this one has some serious Ragg bone going on.
Ok, now we are seeing some Ragg
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What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?
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Ok, now we are seeing some Ragg
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To continue, this one has some serious Ragg bone going on.
Wow. That's the Ragg bone I've been waiting to see. Dean, she's a beauty!
Well done Charlie, and well done GEC, these look to be splendid little barlows!
It wasn't until I saw you post this image that I realised that the TC bolster stamp had been slightly changed. I would have expected the old stamp to be used again, the bolster isn't lacking in the real estate - any idea why Charlie?
This coyote image concerns me, I gave away my coyotes because they were just so small and thin, I hope these are a little more substantial in hand than the 'yotes are
My #14's arrived today. They are beautiful! I added a #25 Barlow for scale.
........and with that image of the #25 involved I'm back on board
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Blonde, Brunette, and Redhead:
To continue, this one has some serious Ragg bone going on.
Wow, that is cool. I'll be interested to see the variation in the amount of "ragging" in these guys. I guess, just like with stag, some will have more "character" than others.
Oh wow, what a great photo! You can see the ragg in all its glory. Glad it didn't get polished off for the folks who got 'em.
Rey, I missed out on my 492 but I got the Wiss. That's a good photo of your 493 for comparison's sake, might you take one with the blades open if'n you get a chance?
Rey, I missed out on my 492 but I got the Wiss. That's a good photo of your 493 for comparison's sake, might you take one with the blades open if'n you get a chance?
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As i understand it......The tooling for the bolster (when pressed and formed) has the positive relief of the TC in it. So when the bolster is formed the TC is printed/sunk at the same time. Thus different tooling for the #15 and #14 bolsters. I think anyhow.
As i understand it......The tooling for the bolster (when pressed and formed) has the positive relief of the TC in it. So when the bolster is formed the TC is printed/sunk at the same time. Thus different tooling for the #15 and #14 bolsters. I think anyhow.
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Thank you, that helps. The one I have is a bit of a mess but the stamps overall seem really deep and unworn. It's too bad the blades proper weren't left that way. '40-'68 is a good starting point. It's a shame there's not a whole lot about the production of the Belknaps online. Maybe some of the posters nearby have some brick and mortar resources we don't necessarily have.
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Progress on this one turning blonde for ya Jake. Time in the pocket and out in the sun has the antique amber/tan dye in the bone wearing away.
It's roots are showing
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Thanks you, Charlie and Bill (and Gary Norton).
Nicely posed photo! The antique textures in the back really enhance the "bald" bone!
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Atiger, those are beauties! Why not both?
+1 Fantastic collection :thumbup:
Wow! Great-looking Barlow Dean :thumbup:
Lovely
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Thank's Jack. Charlie and GEC did a great job on these. I'm glad I was able to get one of the Raggy ones.
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Here is all I got I planted one of my RR several years ago on a trip.
Thanks for the helpful IDs, sir! :thumbup:
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No soupbones for the #14. Raggbone sawcut and smooth bone for the TC 14's.
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Lick Creek Barlow comparison shots:
Copperhead Sawcut 15 and 14
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Yellow Heart Lick Creek next to Osage Orange for size and color comparison. This Yellow Heart is to die for. I was shocked at how beautiful the wood is when I first got it out of the tube. It absolutely glows!
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Thanks for the enlightening comparison photos with #15 TC Barlow, Coyote, and #25 Barlow, Dean and BullRome, and congrats on your new 14 Barlows!! :thumbup:My #14's arrived today. They are beautiful! I added a #25 Barlow for scale.
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:thumbup: I have a pretty good "feel" for the size of the Coyotes and the 25s, but until now didn't realize the size of either version of the TC Barlows. I'd always had the impression that the 15 was larger than it apparently is! Congrats on your impressive collection of Barlows, Atiger, and thanks for the fascinating photo. :thumbup::thumbup: I've always heard that gentlemen (and gentlewomen, presumably) prefer blondes, so I guess it reflects badly on me that I'd prefer one of each!Do you prefer blondes...
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