What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[black mamba]

Barry, I sure hope the one you sent me isn't all abused like the one in your picture!

 

[tmd_87]

Just paid for my TC can't wait for this old friend to show up at my door step...gonna be a long wait though I'm on vacation for the next week starting on Thursday

 

[black mamba]

Charlie, I just noticed the model/pattern number is 15_118 for the new Ancient; do they not have a number to represent your slender spear? Maybe they should put a C there, for a Charlie Spear! #15C118 . . . I like it.

 

[mrknife]

Charlie, I just noticed the model/pattern number is 15_118 for the new Ancient; do they not have a number to represent your slender spear? Maybe they should put a C there, for a Charlie Spear! #15C118 . . . I like it.

i believe they did that for the Ancient

 

[Jiki]

1st post here on the forum so this may not be the place to ask this question. I'm new to GEC this year and I have been trying to get a hold of on of the TC Barlows. Checking the dealers websites often but they seem to be not available, are they all sold? Is there something I am missing?

 

[black mamba]

The TC Barlows are among the most popular GEC patterns. They sell out quickly. To get one without paying scalpers prices on the secondary market takes a lot of effort and persistence.

 

[singin50]

Welcome first and foremost!
However selling or discussing the selling or ordering of knives is not permitted here.

 

[Jiki]

I see that, what I have learned so far is if you see something you like buy it because it will not be around long. I managed a #15 red clip yesterday and then snap they were gone.

 

[Jiki]

Thanks Perry understood.

 

[dave308ek]

1st post here on the forum so this may not be the place to ask this question. I'm new to GEC this year and I have been trying to get a hold of on of the TC Barlows. Checking the dealers websites often but they seem to be not available, are they all sold? Is there something I am missing?

Welcome to the Porch (Traditional Folders AFB) Jiki
When I first came here I thought I would never have a TC but as black mamba has aptly stated, patience and persistence will pay off as it finally did for me. Let the journey begin.

 

[waynorth]

Great, Barry!
So Charlie, maybe he's offering his apple to Tom because Huck's lost all his teeth? LOL

Hope he can still whistle!!!

 

[waynorth]

Has someone got a New Ancient, who can show me the tang stamp??
Is the blade represented by an underscore?????

Charlie, I just noticed the model/pattern number is 15_118 for the new Ancient; do they not have a number to represent your slender spear? Maybe they should put a C there, for a Charlie Spear! #15C118 . . . I like it.

mrknife is correct. They called the Ancient blade the "C" blade. Did they really leave the New Ancient blank (or underscored)????
Like I said before, I have yet to hold one in my hands!!

 

[boykinlp]

I hope everyone gets one who wants one!! I had only one variation made to help get them distributed!

Is there still a way to get one?

The Barlow pattern sure is popular now.

 

[mrknife]

The TC Barlows are among the most popular GEC patterns. They sell out quickly. To get one without paying scalpers prices on the secondary market takes a lot of effort and persistence.

indeed, even the 15s in general, id like to say they are almost one of GEC's bread and butter productions as it sells out so fast generally

 

[Fox79]

I paid for my new ancient yesterday too. I’m excited to have one. Definitely a special Barlow.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Has someone got a New Ancient, who can show me the tang stamp??
Is the blade represented by an underscore?????



mrknife is correct. They called the Ancient blade the "C" blade. Did they really leave the New Ancient blank (or underscored)????
Like I said before, I have yet to hold one in my hands!!

gunstockjack should know!

 

[gunstockjack]

The mark side of the tang is normal with "Tidioute Cutlery" and "Made in USA", but the reverse is stamped "GEC CAR" on one line, and 15 118 on the second line; there is no character representing the blade at all. There is a lot of 'scale' on the bolster and the pivot pin is proud, the transition from cover to bolster is rather abrupt, and while the cover rivets are normal, the nails (the pins holding the knife together) are hand pinned, or at least look that way. The blade has a lot of patina right out-of-the-box, and the pull is about in the middle of the strength range. Frame and pins are all mild steel, and the covers are saw-cut bone that look much like barlows of old.

Fantastic presentation Charlie!

 

[Heirphoto]

Love the slender spear on the new one but would be thrilled to get an older version even

 

[waynorth]

The mark side of the tang is normal with "Tidioute Cutlery" and "Made in USA", but the reverse is stamped "GEC CAR" on one line, and 15 118 on the second line; there is no character representing the blade at all. There is a lot of 'scale' on the bolster and the pivot pin is proud, the transition from cover to bolster is rather abrupt, and while the cover rivets are normal, the nails (the pins holding the knife together) are hand pinned, or at least look that way. The blade has a lot of patina right out-of-the-box, and the pull is about in the middle of the strength range. Frame and pins are all mild steel, and the covers are saw-cut bone that look much like barlows of old.

Fantastic presentation Charlie!

Is that GEC CAR a typo????

 

[007hunter]

Excellent "ancient" look and feel to this knife with fantastic walk and talk! Great job Charlie and GEC