Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

JohnDF · Nov 2, 2020

bigfish64 said:
I really enjoy them also

Glad to hear it, this one is checking a lot of boxes for me.

Half/Stop · Nov 2, 2020

Fresh from the mailbox. I’m grinning like a cat eating saw briars!

JohnDF · Nov 2, 2020

Half/Stop said:

Double Score!

OldHercDude · Nov 2, 2020

JohnDF said:
Just arrived in the mail...
Boker Clip Blade Barlow in Blackwood.
It's a wonderful knife with very nice Fit & Finish. Just a bit smaller than a GEC #15 but really reminds me of it. There are micro gaps in the liners that can only be seen when holding it up to the light and looking through the blade well. The transitions between bolsters and handle slabs are pretty decent, but could be smoother. The blade is centered, with a solid 5 pull, has a solid half stop, and wonderful Walk & Talk. The blade also has a nice shape and is ground evenly with a nice edge. The pins are also well finished and smooth. Finally, although I don't necessarily like the shield on a Barlow, it is pinned and very slightly raised, so it's just okay. Over-all this is a very well built knife that should rival the GEC #15, especially given its price and being readily available. This one is going to see a lot of pocket time and I'm super happy to have it... especially at the price I paid for it.

Edited to add... the blade is 440C steel, for the stainless guys here.

Nice. Glad you're liking it.

I have two of the newer models - a Castle Wood (carbon) and a Grenadilla (stainless). Quickly becoming favorites.

Half/Stop · Nov 2, 2020

JohnDF said:
Double Score!

Thank you John!

JohnDF · Nov 2, 2020

OldHercDude said:
Grenadilla (stainless).

That's mine.

Grenadilla is Blackwood.

OldHercDude · Nov 2, 2020

JohnDF said:
That's mine.
Grenadilla is Blackwood.

Ah - learned something new. Thanks.

Onebigbill · Nov 3, 2020

When they arrived in the mail yesterday evening I was pleasantly surprised. Gifted to me by @ModocED. Totally unexpected and very much appreciated. These two are fine examples of SFO's by @Jack Black.

JohnDF · Nov 3, 2020

Onebigbill said:

Great pair of Lambs, and well done @Jack Black

pjsjr · Nov 3, 2020

Between my elk hunt and South Dakota pheasant trip, this arrived. I really like the Bose/Case Tribal Spear and never thought that I would be attracted to an ablalone(bling-bling) handled one, but, here it is...and I like it

I will probably put more wear on it coon-fingering than cutting. The way it changes with the lighting is mesmerizing.

JTB_5 · Nov 3, 2020

pjsjr said:
Between my elk hunt and South Dakota pheasant trip, this arrived. I really like the Bose/Case Tribal Spear and never thought that I would be attracted to an ablalone(bling-bling) handled one, but, here it is...and I like it I will probably put more wear on it coon-fingering than cutting. The way it changes with the lighting is mesmerizing.

Sweet!

Chui · Nov 4, 2020

As well as a s/h #48, this #15 which is unused/as new

Very sweet walk n talk, perfect pull

hornetguy · Nov 4, 2020

Because one example of each type just isn't enough... this will pair with my black delrin CV tribal....

cudgee · Nov 4, 2020

This cannot compare to some of the knives being put up. :thumbsup:

. Just arrived, it is a big 41/4 inch sheepsfoot blade, liner lock work knife. This is a big solid knife the same size as a large Case stockman.

hornetguy · Nov 4, 2020

cudgee said:
This cannot compare to some of the knives being put up.. Just arrived, it is a big 41/4 inch sheepsfoot blade, liner lock work knife. This is a big solid knife the same size as a large Case stockman.

I like that wood. What kind is it?

cudgee · Nov 4, 2020

hornetguy said:
I like that wood. What kind is it?

I'm pretty sure it is Rosewood. It came with a very smooth lustre finish. Feels really good in the hand, nearly too good for a work knife.

Dschal · Nov 4, 2020

JohnDF said:
Just arrived in the mail...
Boker Clip Blade Barlow in Blackwood.
It's a wonderful knife with very nice Fit & Finish. Just a bit smaller than a GEC #15 but really reminds me of it. There are micro gaps in the liners that can only be seen when holding it up to the light and looking through the blade well. The transitions between bolsters and handle slabs are pretty decent, but could be smoother. The blade is centered, with a solid 5 pull, has a solid half stop, and wonderful Walk & Talk. The blade also has a nice shape and is ground evenly with a nice edge. The pins are also well finished and smooth. Finally, although I don't necessarily like the shield on a Barlow, it is pinned and very slightly raised, so it's just okay. Over-all this is a very well built knife that should rival the GEC #15, especially given its price and being readily available. This one is going to see a lot of pocket time and I'm super happy to have it... especially at the price I paid for it.

Edited to add... the blade is 440C steel, for the stainless guys here.

Thanks for the review. It looks good.

JohnDF · Nov 4, 2020

Dschal said:
It looks good.

Thank you, Dave.

hornetguy · Nov 4, 2020

cudgee said:
I'm pretty sure it is Rosewood. It came with a very smooth lustre finish. Feels really good in the hand, nearly too good for a work knife.

I bet it is.... I have a Grohmann folder that is rosewood, but it was lighter than I expected. It's probably not quite as light as yours, but apparently, rosewood comes in all shades...

cudgee · Nov 4, 2020

hornetguy said:
I bet it is.... I have a Grohmann folder that is rosewood, but it was lighter than I expected. It's probably not quite as light as yours, but apparently, rosewood comes in all shades...

You are correct with your observation, i have seen Rosewood in many tones from really dark to really light. I am sure from what i have read, that it depends on many factors such as where it is sourced from and what genus of rosewood tree it is.