What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[DelOro]

Nice set. You should try the Japanese Feather blades. Sharpest in the world.

I have some and they are sharp (very sharp!). They work great in a mild razor for me, but anything aggressive...yikes!

This is my daily driver.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks waynorth !

 

[waynorth]

Hi Charlie,

Shaving is about the only thing you can't (or shouldn't ) do with this knife!

The blade profile is one of the best, plus I always get a lot of compliments on it.

Most think it must have belonged to my Dad or Grandfather (I'll be 60 soon ).

It's one of my most favorite pocket knives.

Happy Thanksgiving & Good Health (to you and your family).

-Del

Thanks Del!!
I hope you, SteveC, and everyone here had a great Thanksgiving!!

 

[Cutfinger]

I am a fan of Barlows, but I consider the standard size a tad shrimpy.

I got me a Schatt & Morgan single spear bladed grand daddy. 4 15/32" closed.
My idea of a good traditional Barlow.

Michael

 

[screened porch]

I am a fan of Barlows, but I consider the standard size a tad shrimpy.

I got me a Schatt & Morgan single spear bladed grand daddy. 4 15/32" closed.
My idea of a good traditional Barlow.

Michael

Love to see it.

 

[TFBraden]

Two #14 TCs

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[paulhilborn]

Two #14 TCs

Nice duo TF and picture of them

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I like the IXL Dwight, are the covers bone?

 

[Fodderwing]

I like the IXL Dwight, are the covers bone?

Thank you Paul. I believe it to be saw cut bone.

 

[TFBraden]

Nice duo TF and picture of them


I like the IXL Dwight, are the covers bone?

Thanks Paul!

 

[Cutfinger]

Love to see it.

Closed is 4 and 29/32"..... not what I said before.

It carries surprisingly well for its size, ATS 34 blade, works for me.
Michael

 

[MJ71]

One well used and one barely used barlow. Best to all. MJ.

 

[paulhilborn]

One well used and one barely used barlow. Best to all. MJ.
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That's the TRUE dynamic duo right there quest completed

 

[toppygray82]

One well used and one barely used barlow. Best to all. MJ.
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Nice.



Built a collection and traded them , now i am starting to collect them again. Nice barlows

 

[toppygray82]

This one makes a Good Traditional Barlow...yellow bone against snow...this has nothing to do with yellow snow

Yesterdays carry

Wow. I have been wanting to buy one. I missed my chances .


My grail knife.


Looks so good

 

[Âchillepattada]

My brand new Barlow is arrived this morning from Sardinia.
I'M more than satisfied

A

 

[Jolipapa]

Bioutifoul!

 

[Txjohn]

151113

 

[waynorth]

My brand new Barlow is arrived this morning from Sardinia.
I'M more than satisfied

A

I've been waiting to see that Sardinian version of the Barlow completed!!
Really nice!! Hefty size, great Horn (sanguinata?) handles!! The first of its breed?? I wonder!!??
A beauty, A!!
There's a lot to be said for an exposed pivot rivet. If the knife sees a lot of practical use, it makes servicing very straightforward/easy!!
The multi-threaded configuration is great also - extra grip along with exotic appearance.
It's nice to see some crossover influence too.
Is it "pinch open" or is there a nail nick on the other side, A??

 

[paulhilborn]

My brand new Barlow is arrived this morning from Sardinia.
I'M more than satisfied

A

A GORGEOUS Barlow A thanks for posting it here

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What does a well aged and cared for Barlow look like...THIS right here