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https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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I love that Box Car Jack and in that cover as well. I have their Sunfish in those covers and it's a beautiful knife. Ya got me looking BarrettThey really did a nice job with those, didn’t they? Of course, that’s usually the case with the knives they put their name on.
I should say that I may be slightly biased; AG Russell was my local knife shop growing up. I picked up this Boxcar Jack last fall when I was back home for a visit.
I don’t own any of the Northfield Barlows as when I was first getting into GECs while looking for a traditional Barlow I was greatly influenced by a member who has gone on to become a great custom knife maker (I was a lurker back in those days). He was very much pro-TC and somewhat anti-Nf Barlow, thinking they were merely lesser copies…so I chose a TC and I don’t regret that I did so as I do prefer steel bolsters on a Barlow…more in line with the tough, no frills, workhorse, every man’s knife that was the hallmark of original American Barlows.What year was that 77 made ? Love the single clip !!!
Wish I had a Radio Jack.
I love the 77's, but, often think that the NS bolsters are a downgrade. I know the thinking up in Titusville that the Northfields are the premium knives, but, I would be hot on a batch with steel bolsters. Anyone else agree with me or am I in the minority ?
That reminds me of serving chili and salad to a bunch of my wife’s family. I waited until they were full and complimenting my cooking before telling them the meat in the chili was venison, and the greens in the salad were dandelion.Shhhhh... As long as the kids don't find out, all is good.
Sacto
knows I was just kidding! 
Anyway, I'm sticking with the SS Sowbelly today. Such a comfortable carry with three very useful blades. 
Ed, just don’t fall down and not get up, the “Bed” for the “Big Sleep” will make that bed package seem like a great deal!
I used to have to tell my kids every meat was chicken because it was the only thing they wanted to eat.
His eyes seem to be saying, "I'm not a meat rabbit, not a meat rabbit."
The fairs are always so much fun for the Ag kids. Hope your daughter had a great time.
He’s far too cute to eat. Yesterday was the breeding show. My daughter didn’t win but still had a good time. She’s back there today for showmanship. I couldn’t be there today, but she called me this morning to tell me she won Champion Showman. She even got a belt buckle. She was super excited.Great couple of knives today, Todd. That copper one is going to look cool as it ages. Looks like it might already be starting to patina.
My Lambsfoot for today
Safe to assume those are chicken kabobs, and not rabbit.
It tastes like chicken. She still needed to show him again today. I knew, Jeff. It made me laugh. I hadn’t even thought about that last night when I took the picture. I was just grilling and hadn’t taken my daily knife picture yet.I hope Bart
Glad to see that I am not completely alone in my thinking Mark ! As I said, I do like my 77's quite a bit, but, I can't help thinking from time to time how much more I would like them with steel bolsters.
I think at least one of mine still thinks fish sticks are chickenI used to have to tell my kids every meat was chicken because it was the only thing they wanted to eat.
The best was when we went to Chinese food, we love BBQ pork, and we'd tell the kids it was Chinese Red Chicken.
Great pics
Hammock nightout before the skeetos ruin everything
), for the Jorvik Viking Festival Have a great weekend everyone 
That is some FANTASTIC news.
Thank you very much, Bart.
It's like Santa Clause, never let them know you lied... just keep playing the game.
I see you are packing your finest cutlery for the trip.... Have fun, my friend.
