What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[skivic]

 

[RDaneel]

Like hamsco (post 16440), I have a hankering for this new TC.

 

[dispatch184]

Still in my pocket and helping out with some grocery shopping

 

[waynorth]

Makes grocery shopping a little more enjoyable!

That's a beauty, and definitely one of my favorite ones!

 

[dispatch184]

Makes grocery shopping a little more enjoyable!

That's a beauty, and definitely one of my favorite ones!

Many thanks! Hard to tell in the picture but the handles are already starting to mellow a bit and take on a slight pocket worn feel/look

 

[hamsco]

Here is a size comparison for 3 sizes of GEC Barlows. 14 / 15 / 77 Open and Closed.

 

[MJ71]

As always, it's a privilege to come by these. Each is optimal in its own way. But the Ebony with its rounded covers takes line honours for me. It's going to be an instant user. Sincere thanks to all involved in their design, production and distribution. MJ.

 

[Shock_]

This has become my hiking companion. Hasn't left my side in months. Here it is at Porcupine Mountains.

 

[waynorth]

That knife improves that beautiful landscape!!!

 

[dispatch184]

View attachment 771096 As always, it's a privilege to come by these. Each is optimal in its own way. But the Ebony with its rounded covers takes line honours for me. It's going to be an instant user. Sincere thanks to all involved in their design, production and distribution. MJ.

Very nice set!

 

[Will Power]

 

[HST]

In this instance, stainless steel and size.



I just realized, every knife in my current rotation outside of an SAK is a Barlow.

 

[Shock_]

That knife improves that beautiful landscape!!!

It sure does. My camera can only focus on one thing so the knife came out real clear in that one. Here is a pic from a hike around Grand Island(or I call paradise) a few weeks ago. The background came out better on this one.

Around the fire with your dog and Barlow. It's a beautiful thing.

 

[pearl2291]

Choices Choices New vs. Old:

 

[Half/Stop]

This thread deserves to be back on page 1 and not page 3. These two old ones are worthy of going on the trip!

 

[Atiger]

Here's three old traditional barlows to help boost the thread forward...

 

[r8shell]

Here's three old traditional barlows to help boost the thread forward...

Wow those are great, Atiger! What is the one with the federal shield stamp?



One of my favorite things about Barlows is the bolster stamp. If a Barlow doesn't have one, it can still be a nice knife, but I'll always feel disappointed with it. That's why I can't get too excited about the new Boker offerings.

 

[BigBiscuit]

I felt the same way r8shell when I saw they had a shield instead of the bolster stamps now.

 

[Atiger]

That's a Columbia barlow - and I agree with your perspective on bolster stamps.

Wow those are great, Atiger! What is the one with the federal shield stamp?



One of my favorite things about Barlows is the bolster stamp. If a Barlow doesn't have one, it can still be a nice knife, but I'll always feel disappointed with it. That's why I can't get too excited about the new Boker offerings.

 

[rockman0]

Here's a few more old barlows