What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[mrknife]

They do Jack, the same on the 2016, 14 TC's

ah, once upon a time I had a seconds but soon, theyll be back in the collection!

 

[waynorth]

Here are some comparison pictures; the first and second runs of #14s in the first pic. The second picture has some #15s in with the #14s.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Here are some comparison pictures; the first and second runs of #14s in the first pic. The second picture has some #15s in with the #14s.

But, this is a wonder to my eyes!!!

 

[waynorth]

It is to me too, J!
Glad it moves us both!!

 

[GuestWho101]

 

[waynorth]

Nice picture, GuestWho!!
The whole pic looks antique - did you take it with a box camera???

 

[toppygray82]

Question.

I purchase a tc barlow (used)


The bolsters have cratches and ding marks same with the spine , backspring.
I am not concern with the blade. What is the best method to have the bolster looking decent

. sandpaper different grits, micro mesh anything that you have used??
Or should i just leave the knife as it is.


In the past i have purchased knives where the bolsters were deglossed and they look nice.

any advise would help

 

[singin50]

The easy way would be to buy some micron sand papers from amazon. I think they’re under the brand “ZONA” I have used these for years to polish bolsters. Just work from the colors green to white grit. That’s all you need to know! Honestly, by the time you get to the aqua grit, you’ll start seeing that high gloss polish, fresh from the factory appearance!

 

[GuestWho101]

Nice picture, GuestWho!!
The whole pic looks antique - did you take it with a box camera???

Thank you!

A measly 5mp camera phone, white cardboard, and a desk lamp. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

 

[tmd_87]

 

[waynorth]

Thank you!

A measly 5mp camera phone, white cardboard, and a desk lamp. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Nice Lemonade!!
My wife the artist, bought a smart phone, and retired her cameras!!

 

[waynorth]

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I see a patina getting started!! Nice Choice!!

 

[tmd_87]

I see a patina getting started!! Nice Choice!!

Yes sir!

 

[Camillus]

Here is my collection of mini barlows. Would love to see others’ collections.

 

[Camillus]

BTW Mr Waynorth I think we are missing a color in the TC lineup - GEC has done the New Zealand Kauri, now I’m dreaming up some green Maori jade barlow - Pounamu!

 

[Prester John]

Here is my collection of mini barlows. Would love to see others’ collections.

Beautiful collection.

 

[toppygray82]

The easy way would be to buy some micron sand papers from amazon. I think they’re under the brand “ZONA” I have used these for years to polish bolsters. Just work from the colors green to white grit. That’s all you need to know! Honestly, by the time you get to the aqua grit, you’ll start seeing that high gloss polish, fresh from the factory appearance!

Many thanks

 

[toppygray82]

BTW Mr Waynorth I think we are missing a color in the TC lineup - GEC has done the New Zealand Kauri, now I’m dreaming up some green Maori jade barlow - Pounamu!

This color on a tc 15 frame would be nice.



Who would like to see this color on a tc barlow?

 

[shadowram]

That beautiful color on either or both T/C(s) would be greatly appreciated. Imagine a matching pair. A combination devoutly to be wished.

 

[JITDC]

Really love the new #14 TC barlows. At first it felt a bit too small but after carrying it for a few days its perfect, just like its bigger brother! Fantastic knives and excellent craftsmanship!