What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Old Engineer said:
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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It sounds like a very good value indeed. I think you are correct in not comparing it to limited production bespoke knives costing much more. I might have to order one myself. Or maybe two...
 
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Carrying the usual number of two knives today my friends- one a Stag Churchill the other is Marks Barlow ( fish Stamped ) the Stag is gorgeous- a great Knife!
I can’t upload photos for a few days, it I must post an update photo very soon.
 
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