What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Old Engineer]

Just went into town and my wife got a fast phone photo of the CAR ON THE ICE . Not a great picture , but what the hey . Not all the way into the water yet .


Harry

 

[Half/Stop]

Picked up this Case XX, blades would not move freely, fair amount of rust but a little light cleaning and a lot of oil it's a great old Case to carry. Has full blades and great snap, the red bone has faded to a really nice orangeish color.


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John I’ve got one here that’s very similar to yours. Mine has more rag bone than soup bone but the colors are very similar! Mine has been used but not abused too much! It’s tight and both blades snap like a gator! They are definitely a great carry knife and will no doubt outlast us!

 

[paulhilborn]

The one on the left was my second TC Barlow (it arrived some years back just ahead of my clip walnut). I think it’s hard to beat on the aesthetic and function counts. Very fortunate to have a back up user. The bone makes for a very sturdy but light carry. MJ.
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Two great TC's Mark, the Anniversary is one of my favorites

I kind of think these were made by the same company . Even the Sawcut looks identical


Harry

A very nice vintage pair there Harry, BEAUTIFUL

Picked up this Case XX, blades would not move freely, fair amount of rust but a little light cleaning and a lot of oil it's a great old Case to carry. Has full blades and great snap, the red bone has faded to a really nice orangeish color.


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Can't beat those old red bones John, nice rescue my friend

CASE XX stamped bolster and no shield makes for a very good traditional Barlow!! I believe this is a SFO. Feel free to open a conversation with me if you would like to know where I saw it.


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Very nice Leslie

An anniversary for me today as well

 

[ecallahan]

Just went into town and my wife got a fast phone photo of the CAR ON THE ICE . Not a great picture , but what the hey . Not all the way into the water yet .


Harry

Where are you? Everything around here is melted.

 

[Old Engineer]

Two great TC's Mark, the Anniversary is one of my favorites



A very nice vintage pair there Harry, BEAUTIFUL
Can't beat those old red bones John, nice rescue my friend
Very nice Leslie

An anniversary for me today as well

Thanks for the kind words my friend !!
I think your TC for today might very well be my favorite one .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Where are you? Everything around here is melted.

The lake is Echo Lake in Burlington , Wisconsin . I do not live in that town , I just have to go there occasionally . Where are you ??

Harry

 

[waynorth]

The one on the left was my second TC Barlow (it arrived some years back just ahead of my clip walnut). I think it’s hard to beat on the aesthetic and function counts. Very fortunate to have a back up user. The bone makes for a very sturdy but light carry. MJ.
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Perfect!! A user and a safe queen!!
A lifetime supply of aesthetic delight!! (IMO)

 

[Jody744]

Stolen idea from Half/Stop . However, the sawcut wood came from my paternal grandfathers barn, made into a coat rack. The silver dollars were his also, passed on to me by my grandmother. I call this “pocket dump, @ 1942”.

 

[waynorth]

I kind of think these were made by the same company . Even the Sawcut looks identical


Harry

Nice ones, Harry! I wonder if Ulster made the largest portion of the world's Barlows in the 20th century!!
Of course Utica made a bunch in that span also!!

 

[Old Engineer]

Okay : I'll see your Case XX Red Bone Barlow and raise you a Red Bone Granddaddy



Harry

 

[waynorth]

Picked up this Case XX, blades would not move freely, fair amount of rust but a little light cleaning and a lot of oil it's a great old Case to carry. Has full blades and great snap, the red bone has faded to a really nice orangeish color.


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Those Case Redbone Barlows often age nicely like that, Augie!! Great find!! I expect to see that in your pocket next time I see you!!!!

Stolen idea from Half/Stop . However, the sawcut wood came from my paternal grandfathers barn, made into a coat rack. The silver dollars were his also, passed on to me by my grandmother. I call this “pocket dump, @ 1942”.

1942 Ha ha!! The Barlow fits!! The gum might be kinda hard though!! I used to chew that Beeman's when I was a kid!! Great stuff!!

 

[Fodderwing]

I call this “pocket dump, @ 1942”.

 

[waynorth]

Okay : I'll see your Case XX Red Bone Barlow and raise you a Red Bone Granddaddy



Harry

Nice set of Reds, Harry!!

 

[waynorth]

John I’ve got one here that’s very similar to yours. Mine has more rag bone than soup bone but the colors are very similar! Mine has been used but not abused too much! It’s tight and both blades snap like a gator! They are definitely a great carry knife and will no doubt outlast us!

Another great Redhead!!

Two great TC's Mark, the Anniversary is one of my favorites



A very nice vintage pair there Harry, BEAUTIFUL



Can't beat those old red bones John, nice rescue my friend



Very nice Leslie

An anniversary for me today as well

They are coming fast and furious and RED today!! Hard to keep up!!

Nice and Nice!!!

 

[Old Engineer]

Nice set of Reds, Harry!!

Thank you very much my friend . Hope to see you and @Augie in Titusville in August .

Harry

 

[Jody744]

waynorth this Beemans was bought last weekend. Still being made!

 

[Half/Stop]

Okay : I'll see your Case XX Red Bone Barlow and raise you a Red Bone Granddaddy



Harry

Looking good my friend!

 

[waynorth]

Another aging Red Case Barlow:
Needs an edge!

 

[Half/Stop]

Stolen idea from Half/Stop . However, the sawcut wood came from my paternal grandfathers barn, made into a coat rack. The silver dollars were his also, passed on to me by my grandmother. I call this “pocket dump, @ 1942”.

Great looking Ancient there! The idea for the background is one that has been used by many here! Yours looks great!

 

[Half/Stop]

Another aging Red Case Barlow:
Needs an edge!
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I think we need to call this XX Red Friday! We’re on a roll! A great old Case Charlie!