What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[willard0341]

I took out some excessive lateral blade play today. Sometimes my DYI projects can go awry.

I have fond memories of dad using this hammer when I was a child. I am pleased to be able to use his tools and he would be too. Good day

 

[waynorth]

Nice Maintenance portrait!!
What is that mallet made of, Willard??

 

[Augie]

Here is one that I forgot that I was lucky enough to get from my friend Augie last year at the Rendezvous . Thanks again John .


Harry

You're welcome Harry, glad you are enjoying it, they are very well made Barlow's.

 

[BladeBrain]

Ebony & Ivory............Perfect!

 

[traumkommode]

I took out some excessive lateral blade play today. Sometimes my DYI projects can go awry.

I have fond memories of dad using this hammer when I was a child. I am pleased to be able to use his tools and he would be too. Good dayView attachment 1097536

I fell in love with slip joints in a whole new way when I learned how to snug up a pivot! Nice going. I'll bet that knife feels priceless in your hand now, huh?

 

[DelOro]

Sophie's Choice!

 

[willard0341]

I fell in love with slip joints in a whole new way when I learned how to snug up a pivot! Nice going. I'll bet that knife feels priceless in your hand now, huh?

Yes indeed it does. I have froze blades before with my “peening”. I kept repeating gentle, gentle like on a third date. Thanks for the kind words

 

[willard0341]

Nice Maintenance portrait!!
What is that mallet made of, Willard??

That’s a brass hammer sir, dad was modifying 1911s in the 80s at the kitchen table lol. A good time for me to play outside.
A pic with a couple of your creations

 

[MJ71]

Safe Queen and the User

Beautiful TC Rust Red Jigged Bone.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks, Willard!! I like your knife choices!!
I used to smooth the triggers on my match 1911s myself!!
willard0341

 

[rasta bomb]

Before the Thought of Red Barlows dies down . The short and the Long of it .

Great reds, Harry! I wasn't quite ready to put the red bone Barlows to bed so I decided I'm gonna tote one every day for a week...starting today:

 

[Old Engineer]

Great reds, Harry! I wasn't quite ready to put the red bone Barlows to bed so I decided I'm gonna tote one every day for a week...starting today:

You keep posting them and I will keep watching & enjoying them my friend !!

Harry

 

[Fodderwing]

Here is one that I forgot that I was lucky enough to get from my friend Augie last year at the Rendezvous . Thanks again John .

She's stunning Harry.

Great Tested, Dwight!!

Thanks Charlie.

 

[rasta bomb]

Week of red bone Barlows, day 2.

 

[rasta bomb]

...and day 3.

 

[paulhilborn]

Great Stag Barlow, Ron!! Nice Redbone, Dean!!
It is wonderful that you still have that earlier TC, Paul!!
If you get a chance can you snap a pic of the Red and Ebony together?

A quick pic Charlie from the bed of my work van 2013 Rust Red Sawcut and Ebony Clip/Pen

 

[TheChunk91]

A quick pic Charlie from the bed of my work van 2013 Rust Red Sawcut and Ebony Clip/Pen

The best of the TC's. I'd be happy with either one, but the ebony is perfect for a packin' knife.

 

[paulhilborn]

The best of the TC's. I'd be happy with either one, but the ebony is perfect for a packin' knife.

Thanks Paul, the ebony was a true EDC for almost 14 months

 

[22-rimfire]

I consider this pretty classic Case Barlow. 1979 (I'm told) saw cut bone. Odd reflection (tree limb I believe). May have to give this photo another try.

Added: I picked it up at the Dalton GA Knife Show on the 16th. Very pleased with it. That show was slippie heaven. There were literally 100's of slip joints that I liked and would love to own. I had to limit my purchases to a GEC #14 (w/clip blade) and the Case Barlow. The Case shows a little age, perhaps pocket wear, but the snap is awesome and blades centered nicely. Love it! Reminds me a lot of the first Case Barlow I owned as a kid in the 60's. Case really made a great knife then.

 

[rasta bomb]

Wooden Wednesday meets Red Bone Barlow Week, day 4.