What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Spark indeed!! I love Barlows all over again!! Thanks Gev, and company!!!
Now you have to go back 2 (TWO) pages to enjoy the full show!!:eek:
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Just a few more for now...

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Pretty new here but have been fascinated by this thread. I’ve never been a big barlow fan until now. Actually was able to pick up a couple TC barlows and am anxiously awaiting their arrival. Will post pics once in hand. Thank you all for the great pictures and education. Much appreciation to Charlie for starting this thread and spearheading the creation of many modern day classics!!!
 
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traumkommode said:
Not bad at all, Harry. I like a lot of Case's smooth bone. How do you like the knife?
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The Quality of this Case Barlow is no better or no worse than the new one I bought in 2014 . The F & F is really pretty decent . I really like the variation in the coloration of the Bone from side to side . There are some very small gaps between the spring and liners , but not bad . Spring is not quite flush when open but is when closed . Opening is pretty darned smooth even without me doing any cleaning or blowing out . There is a Half/Stop . Opening forces are maybe 5 . Blade is very sharp with an even grind . Finish of the bone , pins , and bolsters is great . I would not compare this to a Northfield 77 or a TC , but the price point is very different , and I am very happy with it . Now I need news to pay for my reserved Blue one . Was very happy to see Case make some more Barlows .
 
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Old Engineer said:
The Quality of this Case Barlow is no better or no worse than the new one I bought in 2014 . The F & F is really pretty decent . I really like the variation in the coloration of the Bone from side to side . There are some very small gaps between the spring and liners , but not bad . Spring is not quite flush when open but is when closed . Opening is pretty darned smooth even without me doing any cleaning or blowing out . There is a Half/Stop . Opening forces are maybe 5 . Blade is very sharp with an even grind . Finish of the bone , pins , and bolsters is great . I would not compare this to a Northfield 77 or a TC , but the price point is very different , and I am very happy with it . Now I need news to pay for my reserved Blue one . Was very happy to see Case make some more Barlows .
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Good review, thank you. That one is the one I find to be the best looking of all the new releases. If they ever bring one out with a clip blade I'm going to jump on it.
 
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