Outstanding. That bottom left one is beautiful. Love the bolsters on that.Maddogfl wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:52 pm To answer the OP directly, I have never had any "love" for the Barlow knives, however, I do have some sentimental attachment as I had Barlows as a kid.
Bought at the local service station, from a card hanging behind the counter, for a dollar if I remember correctly. They do fit in with my hoard of pocket knives, because I prefer to gather in "working men's" knives, rather than high-end collectables.
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Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection
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Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.
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She and They are Beauties Mark!! Love those red scales.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:03 pm Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection
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Those are some very good looking knives!Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:03 pm Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection
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Thanks Smitty.
Thanks David.
Thanks David.
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Beautiful collection brother!Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.
And yes, it is a true barlow.
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A very beautiful knife, but I would not call it a barlow.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.
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I agree David, it's a very beautiful example...edge213 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:39 amA very beautiful knife, but I would not call it a barlow.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.
But I kindly disagree that "it's not a barlow". The barlow pattern IMHO, is the frame design. You can chonk any blade/combo in there, and it will still be a barlow, to me atleast...
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Another one from this collection that I am keeping for my collection. I just can’t describe how beautiful this knife is, it’s drop dead gorgeous!
Found another of these long slim Barlow’s. Gary Kennedy says it’s called a Deluxe Pint Barlow. The brown bone handles are beautiful on this one too. I still like this one in stag the best. I have one with elk horn handles I will take pics of later and post. Loving this pattern. I think I found a new pattern to collect.
Found another of these long slim Barlow’s. Gary Kennedy says it’s called a Deluxe Pint Barlow. The brown bone handles are beautiful on this one too. I still like this one in stag the best. I have one with elk horn handles I will take pics of later and post. Loving this pattern. I think I found a new pattern to collect.
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Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:19 am Another one from this collection that I am keeping for my collection. I just can’t describe how beautiful this knife is, it’s drop dead gorgeous!
Found another of these long slim Barlow’s. Gary Kennedy says it’s called a Deluxe Pint Barlow. The brown bone handles are beautiful on this one too. I still like this one in stag the best. I have one with elk horn handles I will take pics of later and post. Loving this pattern. I think I found a new pattern to collect.
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MAN!!!!
You sure do have some SWEET Barlows Mark!
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I didn't go back and read this entire thread and maybe this has already been mentioned? The cover of the Knife Magazine / Sept. 2021 has a picture of an old Russell Barlow and says Barlows / Quintessential Americana. I read the article and really enjoyed it. Good to see them get away from those covers with the fancy custom made knives. Nice to look at but impractical to use.
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Ssk, those two are exceptional. A great pattern to go after.
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Thank you guys. I thought those were so sweet they needed shared.
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Those S&M blades are just drop-dead gorgeous.
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Beeeeeee-uuuuuuuuuu-teeeeeeee-fuuuuuuuuul. Nice score, what a sweet one. Looks Barlowish to me, but I"m not one for technicalities and stuff. Great score and congrats.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.
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Received this beauty today from Maddogfl. It’s a Bayes Barlow. I love the bolsters on this one. Thank you Steve I appreciate the gift. Going to use this one all the time. As much as I like Barlow’s I haven’t had one in my EDC rotation, ever, so this will be a real treat for me.
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Great gift.
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Fabulous bunch. Great bones and eye candy.
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Here is an EDC of mine...it is a good solid little user...
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I have one of those as well, and it is a good solid knife, but black composition scales are hard to praise for their looks.
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But it’s a classic look, doncha think? I like it!sugarcreek wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:32 pm I have one of those as well, and it is a good solid knife, but black composition scales are hard to praise for their looks.
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Got this Tuna Valley today from Gary Kennedy. Green maple burl on this Old Man Norman Barlow. The blade is 154-CM. These are nice but I am a little disappointed. There were micro scratches on the bolster that weren’t polished out. The wooden handles are unevenly sanded with some low and high points. The pull is a little hard but not a nail breaker. But if you wanted one tough and well built Barlow you can’t beat it. I can see this as a legacy knife that could be passed down the family.
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