What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[MJ71]

Here you go Duncan, your WONDERFUL Sheepfoot from Evan and my Spear from Evan. Bone and Walnut checkered:thumbup:

In my very humble opinion, I think it's going to be a very long time before a photo of 2 TCs - hell, of any traditionals - surpasses this. And that's all due respect to the incredible images posted by Primble and others on this forum.


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[chisumr]

I have finally gotten my portion of the Barlow order, and spent the whole day driving to Washington and mailing most of them out - and I am tired!
But in response to many requests, I scanned the alternate handles in comparison to the Peachseed. I like the Peaches best, but the others are right behind them! My regret is there were so few of the alternates!

They all shared the same dye baths!

Bill did a great job, and finished them before Christmas! I am happy!

They came out looking really good Charlie....Bill does a great job!

 

[chisumr]

Here you go Duncan, your WONDERFUL Sheepfoot from Evan and my Spear from Evan. Bone and Walnut checkered:thumbup:

My gosh....these checkered handles are the cats meow.......beautiful!!!

 

[philllll]

I would love to see a video of how that checkering is done. If one exists, could someone point me to where it would be found?

[video=youtube;4lbK3us_JCY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lbK3us_JCY[/video]

 

[LastRodeo]

Thanks Philllllll

 

[ecallahan]

I'm amazed at the amount of work. Phenomenal.

 

[RDaneel]

Here you go Duncan, your WONDERFUL Sheepfoot from Evan and my Spear from Evan. Bone and Walnut checkered:thumbup:

Wow, be careful flashing both of those around at once! A guy could go blind!

Seriously, they both look so wonderful. You both have a knife to be proud of.

(Fantastic job x 2, Evan!!!)

 

[Campbellclanman]

Got you covered Duncan! :thumbup: Paul picked out the scales he wanted but little does he know they are going on your knife.

Lol...Nice one Mark - lets just keep that our little secret- What Paul doesnt know wont hurt him one little bit!!

 

[Peruna1998]

"Originally Posted by Waynorth"

They look great together! I managed to get a peach seed but that "pony-cut" looks really good too. Bill and the folks at Great Eastern sure know how to surprise us. :thumbup:

Those are pretty awesome looking, especially the smooth bone. Well done, all. Too bad I missed on these, again.

 

[paulhilborn]

Paul I have to completely agree with all the nice sentiments expressed by our fellow knife junkies regard this outstanding TC ! That is one stunning looking custom TC :thumbup: The checkering is so precise, crisp and symmetrical--just first rate. What a prize you have there! You are very deserving imho and well what can one say about that Duncan rascal other than he is just one awesome guy!! Best Holiday Wishes to you Paul, Duncan, Evan and Charlie and all my friends on BF. Lloyd

Thank you Lloyd, a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you my friend:thumbup:

Spectacular checkered barlow, Paul!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Thank you Phil for the compliment and terrific video:thumbup:

That is one beautiful modified TC Barlow....."the kind of Browning stock on a knife"

Thank you chismur, I concur with Browning Stock:thumbup:

Paul, glad ya like it bud!

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

LOVE IT Evan, again, thank you.

Evan, that is fine work!! You are a lucky man, Paul!!

Here is one of Evan's "practice pieces", a step in perfecting his technique!*
Thanks for this one Evan - I love the feel of it in my pocket!!

Not as traditional as walnut for checkering, this one is bone - but a big step up from scratting!!!

* might be "practise", but I can find no flaws!!

So appropriate for the Ancient Charlie, just wonderful. I was awe struck when you posted it the first time

Boy, this thread moves fast!





That is outstanding checkering :thumbup: Great stuff gents :thumbup:

Thanks Jack, I agree, this thread flies by.

+100 !! WOW Paul, Duncan, Evan ,Charlie. Just WOW

Mike

Much thanks Mike, I am blown away at the detail and craftsmanship

Holy smokes! What a couple of outstanding works of art and craftsmanship. Outstanding just like their respective owners.

I think I need to contract Evan one day soon for one of these beauties.

Thanks Bob and the gears are a turning:thumbup:

Got you covered Duncan! :thumbup: Paul picked out the scales he wanted but little does he know they are going on your knife.

well now both will be shipped to the ND office correct

In my very humble opinion, I think it's going to be a very long time before a photo of 2 TCs - hell, of any traditionals - surpasses this. And that's all due respect to the incredible images posted by Primble and others on this forum.


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Thank you MJ, that is quite a statement/compliment:thumbup:

Wow, be careful flashing both of those around at once! A guy could go blind!

Seriously, they both look so wonderful. You both have a knife to be proud of.

(Fantastic job x 2, Evan!!!)

Thanks Dean, Evan's patience for such detailed work amazes me

Thanks Everyone, Very Merry Christmas wishes from North Dakota. I truly consider this forum as a blessing in my life. The friendships I've made here are priceless

 

[herder]

Here you go Duncan, your WONDERFUL Sheepfoot from Evan and my Spear from Evan. Bone and Walnut checkered:thumbup:

I'm mostly a "vintage" knife guy, but those two beautiful models really catch my eye.

 

[MJ71]

I think the only way Evan's work could be "improved", would be to see those kind of scales on a long pull clip point TC. These really are works of art. A pleasure to behold.


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[Cscholl17]

Here you go Duncan, your WONDERFUL Sheepfoot from Evan and my Spear from Evan. Bone and Walnut checkered:thumbup:

These are incredible Paul! Functional pieces of art. Did Evan re-dye the covers? The Sheepfoot looks like a dark purple and the Spear looks like a sort of tan. Really awesome again :thumbup:

 

[Cscholl17]

Well here she is. Thanks Charlie and GEC for another home run! :thumbup:

 

[knarfeng]

Well here she is. Thanks Charlie and GEC for another home run! :thumbup:

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[paulhilborn]

I'm mostly a "vintage" knife guy, but those two beautiful models really catch my eye.

These are incredible Paul! Functional pieces of art. Did Evan re-dye the covers? The Sheepfoot looks like a dark purple and the Spear looks like a sort of tan. Really awesome again :thumbup:

Thank you herder and Cscholl17:thumbup: the Spear is Charlie's fathers gun stock that he used for this release. In regards to Duncan's I don't believe it was dyed. I'm pretty certain both are untouched, I believe the color/shade is a result of the checkering:thumbup:

 

[Cscholl17]

Howdy,
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Sorry Frank I'm slowly getting the hang of things. . Merry Christmas

 

[philllll]

Thank you herder and Cscholl17:thumbup: the Spear is Charlie's fathers gun stock that he used for this release. In regards to Duncan's I don't believe it was dyed. I'm pretty certain both are untouched, I believe the color/shade is a result of the checkering:thumbup:

Duncan's started life as Palo Santo wood IIRC. The bone dye job was all Evan.

 

[philllll]

Hey Charlie these new barlows are SLICK! :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

Duncan's started life as Palo Santo wood IIRC. The bone dye job was all Evan.

Thanks Phil, I know the tube was labeled Palo Santo, but just thought the tube was a spare. Thanks for the clarification as I wasn't sure of the bones origin.

Merry Christmas to you and your family:thumbup: and....REALLY NICE SMOOTH BONE