What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Nice Posts ~P~
Enjoyed seeing the close - ups of the Bone, I have always echoed that as well, tha Charlie has indeed Reawakened the Traditional World of Knives together with Bill.

I thought when we got a first glimpse of the remaining 25 Bone Jig Work that it looked so much like the Grizzly Cut! Very nice indeed no matter what it looks like - because it looks just fantastic!
 
Just got this today and I'm speechless . OMG what a beauty and couldn't be happier . Now I need to get back to the beginning of this thread and get educated some more and enjoy the pictures posted [emoji846]
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pertinux said:
In which Charlie and GEC have outdone themselves, once again:

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The long pull clip blades, the bone, the knives.

I am in awe, all over again, and deeply grateful to be around for all of this-- the excellence of the knives' design and production, the camaraderie within this subforum and in person when any of us are able to gather face-to-face, the dancing whimsy throughout.

All of it.

Speaking of which, let's look again at the tube label for this latest release:

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Now, return with me to the very first post in this very thread:



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It is almost hard to remember now, and far too easy to forget, that these TC Barlows did not exist at all, anywhere, a few scant years ago, and would not exist at all now-- not like this!-- without Charlie's vision and perseverance.

"I told him it was about time someone made the closest thing to a traditional Barlow that could be achieved in today's world, and he agreed this would be a worthy achievement."

To employ my best vernacular, to cover my grateful tears:

You done good, Charlie. You done real, real good.


Thank you.

~ P.
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Thanks for the nice post, Sarah. You are welcome!!
In turn, let me thank Bill and GEC. These knives would not be possible without them.

pertinux said:
Anyone with a passing familiarity with the various GEC jigged bone conversations around here is likely aware of my affection for my GEC #25 in "Horsecut" bone, due to the jigged bone's randomness in cut and coloration.

Now, behold: Horsecut Bone with GEC's own, in-house Pony Cut Bone:

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By Jove, I think they've got it!


While the Pony Cut bone immediately grabbed my attention, the smooth bone is delectable in its own way-- even (especially?) close-up!

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~ P.
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Thanks for the comparison shots - The Horse and Pony Show!!:D

Nice to see the comparison - that's a great WLST example of Horse cut!!:thumbup:
 
Nice post P :) It's easy to forget that just a few years ago, Barlows were a pattern which didn't see a lot of attention here on The Porch. That bone looks outstanding. Congratulations Charlie, another hit, and thanks for everything you do here my friend, and for your general Barlowness! ;) :D :) :thumbup:
 
TheFactor said:
Just got this today and I'm speechless . OMG what a beauty and couldn't be happier .
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That's the spirit! :D

mrknife said:
Awesome close ups! Hope to see one in person some day, (ehrm ehrm hem next august! :D)
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Thank you. And, c'mon back to PA-- you have the drive down, now. :D

waynorth said:
Thanks for the nice post, Sarah. You are welcome!!
In turn, let me thank Bill and GEC. These knives would not be possible without them.
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Oh, but of course! I had included such sentiments once again, but decided to stay with the, "Here's Charlie, right in our midst, positing, presenting, Including, carrying all of us along in him momentum and allowing us to share in [and become part of] the excitement of this new/old undertaking, knife by knife" theme. :D

I know I'm repeating myself, but it's deeply moving to read your early posts (including, before this thread was started) and view the knives which served as inspiration, revisit the "What if we...?" of those contemplations as they unfolded before us, and look now.

Thanks for the comparison shots - The Horse and Pony Show!!:D

Nice to see the comparison - that's a great WLST example of Horse cut!!:thumbup:
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Thanks! The #25 is, of course, a favorite favorite, its bone incomparable-- until now. The Pony Cut has a hint more 'pattern' in its vertical lines, but that is a quibble. Regardless, placing these two knives next to each other [let alone their respective bone under magnification, as seen above] results in lots of ooh, ahh, and jiggyness in my little heart.

Jack Black said:
Nice post P :) It's easy to forget that just a few years ago, Barlows were a pattern which didn't see a lot of attention here on The Porch. That bone looks outstanding. Congratulations Charlie, another hit, and thanks for everything you do here my friend, and for your general Barlowness! ;) :D :) :thumbup:
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Thanks, and: precisely. :)

~ P.
 
Camillus said:
Thanks Charlie, for giving me the opportunity to own this little beauty, its a treasure.

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Thats a Beauty Camillus - I really like the look of that Bone, I can only imagine just how good that is going to look in say 20 years time! A treasure for sure!
 
It's cool to think that knife crossed America, east to west, spent a couple of days on our west coast, then flew to Australia!
Of course I quickly checked it out first. That's too far to risk a return!
Very photogenic!!:D
 
Arrived yesterday and I love the Pony Cut jigging:thumbup::cool: I have to thank a fellow forum member out West for allowing me to acquire this WONDERFUL TC.

So...Thank you fellow forum member out West;):)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

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Paul, that is a beauty with that heavier jigging! I got the regular finer jigging and I am quite pleased with it::thumbup:
I have been so focused lately on the old vintage traditional folders I almost forgot how finely crafted and tuned these TCs are! GEC has really perfected the art of the traditional folder. We are lucky to have Bill and his fine cutlers turning out this level of quality with of course Charlie ridding "rough shod" over the while affair:wink: Anyway, congratulations on finding one of those gorgeous TC examples. I am not sure what you had to do to wrestle that one out of his hands but then again who could say no to you or want to--:) It is destined to be a CLASSIC! Happy New Year, Lloyd
 
Wow. That pony cut is superb. And beautifully photographed. Am guessing that make not be assigned to the every day user stakes. Although it'd be superb to watch the evolution of a patina and the slow wear on those scales on a knife like that.


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Here's wishing a very Soupy New Year to all of my fellow barlow nuts! Cheers everyone! :thumbup:

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Paul, nice! - and I am awaiting the photo's of your new baby/babies?

Phill - Soups up! Love 'em, I just picked up another Soup Clip-point the other day - great knives.
 
Many gorgeous barlows here lately. The variants from the new run look fantastic. Really impressive collection of soup bone, Phil.

So I managed to wind up with three knives from the latest run of TCs. The fit and finish on all of them is superlative. I'm going to give one to my dad, one to my brother, and one is headed for my pocket. I'm really excited that I have the chance to share such amazing knives. I just thought I'd post a family photo before shipping two of them off to the west coast. I'm kind of partial to the lighter one second to the left - I think that one is staying with me. They're pictured here with a copperhead saw cut spear that my wife got me for Christmas.

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Nice knives John! I agree, the leftmost clip would be my pick of the litter too!

That copperhead is beautiful. I love the very very subtle sawcut bone from that first run. Almost smooth, gotta look close to see it.
 
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