What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

waynorth · Oct 27, 2017

Cool disappearing sheep trick, MJ!!

Nice to see a Barlow in service. :thumbsup:

I agree it's a good all purpose blade!

JB in LV · Oct 27, 2017

The one on the far right is clearly not what it claims to be. BigBiscuit mod.

JB in LV

herder · Oct 28, 2017

A shot of three old spear point bone handled Barlows in three different sizes and from three different countries.
An American Ulster Grand-Daddy at 8-3/4 overall, a German Klaas at 6-1/4 overall, and a little English S. E. Oates at 5-1/4 overall length.

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Campbellclanman · Oct 29, 2017

Love that Granddaddy Barlow my friend

waynorth · Oct 29, 2017

Nice group of Barlows, JB in LV!!

Also a nice group, herder! Very international.

By definition, Daddy Barlows are also English Jacks!!

rockman0 · Oct 29, 2017

Here's a pair with very similar bone.

waynorth · Oct 29, 2017

Nice vintage pair, Rob!!

rockman0 · Oct 29, 2017

Thanks Charlie !

Roransu · Oct 30, 2017

Love the unicorn ivory on this.

waynorth · Oct 30, 2017

Very nice!
I'm envious, Roransu! I was at the Rendezvous where they had some, but missed my chance!

GuestWho101 · Oct 31, 2017

waynorth · Oct 31, 2017

Nice "Regal" photo, GuessWho!!

traumkommode · Oct 31, 2017

GuestWho101 said:

My oh my, would you look at that sawcut bone... That's lusty stuff right there.

Campbellclanman · Nov 1, 2017

Yep- CLASSIC TC that one- Love that whole concept that was put together there, Sheepsfoot, Beautiful Bone- Great Bolsters- and an excellent all round made knife that has the fit and finish of a Custom knife!

JITDC · Nov 1, 2017

Excellent pictures

GuestWho101 . Here's my contribution for the day.

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Ironbut · Nov 1, 2017

GuestWho101 said:

JITDC said:
Excellent pictures GuestWho101 . Here's my contribution for the day. View attachment 790451

Those are nice! When growing up in the 50's it seemed like all the hand-me-down Barlows I got from my Dad had some kind of saw cut covers, either in delrin or bone, so I've always been a big fan of saw cut bone on Barlows. I scarf them up whenever possible.

HST · Nov 1, 2017

I love the lines the Giraffe bone has and the blade is sublime. Great Barlows, everyone!

GuestWho101 · Nov 1, 2017

waynorth said:
Nice "Regal" photo, GuessWho!!

traumkommode said:
My oh my, would you look at that sawcut bone... That's lusty stuff right there.

Campbellclanman said:
Yep- CLASSIC TC that one- Love that whole concept that was put together there, Sheepsfoot, Beautiful Bone- Great Bolsters- and an excellent all round made knife that has the fit and finish of a Custom knife!

JITDC said:
Excellent pictures GuestWho101 . Here's my contribution for the day. View attachment 790451

Ironbut said:
Those are nice! When growing up in the 50's it seemed like all the hand-me-down Barlows I got from my Dad had some kind of saw cut covers, either in delrin or bone, so I've always been a big fan of saw cut bone on Barlows. I scarf them up whenever possible.

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone!!

JITDC
Absolutely beautiful! :thumbsup:

Ironbut
Spectacular trio! :thumbsup:

traumkommode · Nov 2, 2017

How's about really sharp clipped-point, long-pulled blades makin' for good traditional barlows?

Old Engineer · Nov 2, 2017

I like Barlows and I like Red ones

Case Barlows

GEC Barlows

Harry