What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[waynorth]

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

Didn't it used to be called Beeman Pepsin Chewing Gum??

 

[Fodderwing]

Another aging Red Case Barlow:

Be still my heart.

 

[waynorth]

I think we need to call this XX Red Friday! We’re on a roll! A great old Case Charlie!

Good idea, Ron!! I must have a couple more somewhere!!??

 

[Jody744]

Didn't it used to be called Beeman Pepsin Chewing Gum??

Charlie, I picked 1942 because my folks were born in 1941 and 1943. I have always known it as Beemans

 

[Old Engineer]

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 Pocket Dump my friend . I was around in 1942 , but I doubt that I even had pockets to dump back then . It appears to me that the Beemans could have been around even prior to 1942 . I certainly remember it when I was but a lad . You really have your Ancient TC's patina looking good .


Harry

 

[ecallahan]

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

Southwestern Pennsylvania. Some snow on the ridges tonight but most everything is melted!

 

[rasta bomb]

I can't offer anything as old as the gems posted today so far... But sometimes 2 pairs can still take the pot.

I carried the 62009½ in the first pic all day today so it really might be Case red bone Barlow Friday.

 

[Fodderwing]

I can't offer anything as old as the gems posted today so far... But sometimes 2 pairs can still take the pot.

Whether they take the pot or not those are spectacular redbone barlow knives. Goodness gracious they are beautiful. Those babies put a smile on one's face.

 

[Old Engineer]

AQ

I can't offer anything as old as the gems posted today so far... But sometimes 2 pairs can still take the pot.

I carried the 62009½ in the first pic all day today so it really might be Case red bone Barlow Friday.

Sure beats my pair !!! Those 2 pairs are pretty nice my friend .

Harry

 

[paulhilborn]

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”.

Nice pic and content, the original Beemans went out of business a few years back along with Clove and Blackjack gum. Someone (not sure who) brought Beemans back, just not as good as the original though

 

[waynorth]

Nice pairs, rasta bomb!! I remember the original Beeman's Pepsin, Paul, Harry and Jody!
I'll have to try the new stuff - maybe when I am sea-sick!!


It was time for a nap and dinner! Now that I am back, is my Flush too late to win the pot??

 

[waynorth]

Found an older picture - some repeats from the previous pic. It's still Friday out west (here)!

 

[Augie]

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 aging Red Case Barlow:
Needs an edge!
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Ron, Charlie, thanks, you know as good as the minty examples look its hard to beat the ones that show some pocket time. That beautiful red bone ages so well, takes on a special glow. The vintage Case Barlows are great knives, I think I've handled several hundred of them and only had a couple that were loose and that red bone is some of the best handle material of all time.

 

[black mamba]

A 6-card flush Charlie . . . come on, now you're just showin' off!

 

[waynorth]

Nothing wrong with showing off when it comes to Redbone Barlows, Jeff!!

Even though they lack patina!!

 

[black mamba]

Not only nothing wrong, but greatly appreciated.

Charlie, I think they are just that much more impressive without the patina.

 

[Half/Stop]

Found an older picture - some repeats from the previous pic. It's still Friday out west (here)!
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Charlie I can’t top that my friend! All beautiful examples!

 

[Half/Stop]

This Case is definitely not Red Bone! It will never have a patina! But, it’s still a mighty fine Barlow and it’s in my pocket today!

 

[RDaneel]

 

[paulhilborn]

Keeping it in the RED theme, here's my first TC ever, a 2013 Rust Red Sawcut Bone that I bought from Charlie. Release date was March 4th/2013 and even though it arrive ahead of the ebony version it ended up in my knife roll in pristine condition. The ebony arrived on my birthday and I was smitten with it so carried it as a constant companion for years. I decided to treat myself and carry it today as a gift for myself

Thanks Charlie, this one started it all