Barlows does anyone else love them

[GSPTOPDOG]

P.B. I have a couple of these "Ric-Nor"s like yours also in like new condition. I like the Boston,U.S.A stamping on it and I am a sucker for timers like the "Ric-Nor"s I like old knives made in the USA!
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Appreciate it TopDog. I'm with ya on that.
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[GSPTOPDOG]

I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.

You state you have little knowledge on barlow's, keep it that way, you don't need another rabbit hole to get caught in, it is a maze down there.

The more I learn, I realize how much more there is that I have to learn... and then I find out I how little I really know...

[bighomer]

Yeah buddy.

[Papa Bones]

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Great looking group Bighomer.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Nice group Bighomer. All Queens, I think? Great looking Barlow’s.

[Quick Steel]

A War Eagle Barlow produced for AG Russell.

[edge213]

A War Eagle Barlow produced for AG Russell.


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Nice!

[jmh58]

Great Barlows all !!
John

[JimmyH]

Was about 60 years ago or so when I became fascinated with my Dad's Barlow knife/knives. He was a carpenter and favored Colonials because they were good but cheap. He felt the Case XX was probably the best but used them rough on the job and preferred the more economical brands.

So here is an accumulation of Colonials in the bottom row, and various at the top. Couple of Case '40-'64, couple of Imperial, American Knife Co (Japan) and a couple of Cargill side locks.

[treefarmer]

JimmyH,
That's a nice pile of Barlows!
While we're at it, to AAPK. Make your self at home.
Treefarmer

[Ivoryman]

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Love the group shot. That top one is gorgeous, and the fifth one down looks like the pin has been worked on. Love that. Keep 'em coming, love seeing all of them.

[edge213]

Was about 60 years ago or so when I became fascinated with my Dad's Barlow knife/knives. He was a carpenter and favored Colonials because they were good but cheap. He felt the Case XX was probably the best but used them rough on the job and preferred the more economical brands.

So here is an accumulation of Colonials in the bottom row, and various at the top. Couple of Case '40-'64, couple of Imperial, American Knife Co (Japan) and a couple of Cargill side locks.

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Nice bunch of barlows.

[Quick Steel]

Jimmy H, you have a good looking assortment of Barlows.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

A War Eagle Barlow produced for AG Russell.


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Love the yellow color on that one. How do you like it Garry? I’ve wondered about those many times, but never knew anyone that purchased one. How is the fit and finish?

Nice grouping of Barlows Jimmy. Lots of good users.

[GSPTOPDOG]

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Nice! Looks like some Queens in there...

[Quick Steel]

Mark, I like the War Eagle Barlow. It is a bit thinner than many Barlows making for an extra light carry. The fit is excellent: the single blade is
centered as it should be; the transitions at the bolster are smooth; the runup is barely visible. The finish is economical but looks good. The blade came very sharp and it is easy to maintain as much sharpness as desired. I think it is a fine value and makes for a very easy EDC.

It was no easy matter for Mr. Russell to begin sourcing some knives out of China. But it was either do that or eventually go out of business. I think that insisting upon and delivering quality China products was one more achievement in a remarkable life-time of achievements.

[bighomer]

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Nice! Looks like some Queens in there...

They're all ladies

[bighomer]

Yeah buddy.20210611_162102.jpg

Love the group shot. That top one is gorgeous, and the fifth one down looks like the pin has been worked on. Love that. Keep 'em coming, love seeing all of them.

It may have, I think it a second. The stamp is screwed up but I like it so you know it came cheap.

[Ivoryman]

Yeah buddy.20210611_162102.jpg

Love the group shot. That top one is gorgeous, and the fifth one down looks like the pin has been worked on. Love that. Keep 'em coming, love seeing all of them.

It may have, I think it a second. The stamp is screwed up but I like it so you know it came cheap.

Interesting stamp. Never seen one like it. Cool old knife for sure.

[Papa Bones]

It may have, I think it a second. The stamp is screwed up but I like it so you know it came cheap.

That is quite unusual. Some how the blade was disoriented when it was stamped. I like it!!

[Papa Bones]

I picked this one up over the weekend at a little local roadside fleamarket near me. There"s usually not much there, but lucked up this weekend. It was a combo deal I did with a guy for it and one of those cheapie plastic hand lever vacuume brake bleeders. Figure I've got about $32 in the knife. It's a 2019 Case XX 2209-1/2 barlow. It has strong snap on both blades with some tiny scratches, but figured it would be a nice addition to my Barlow box.

Figured I would also show an updated group picture of my Barlow Box.

[jmh58]

SCORE!! Nice B Smitty!!
John

[edge213]

I picked this one up over the weekend at a little local roadside fleamarket near me. There"s usually not much there, but lucked up this weekend. It was a combo deal I did with a guy for it and one of those cheapie plastic hand lever vacuume brake bleeders. Figure I've got about $32 in the knife. It's a 2019 Case XX 2209-1/2 barlow. It has strong snap on both blades with some tiny scratches, but figured it would be a nice addition to my Barlow box.
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Figured I would also show an updated group picture of my Barlow Box.

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Nice bunch of Barlows!!

[doglegg]

Knife looks new.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thanks for the review Garry. Very good write up and makes me want to purchase one.


Smitty, is that one on the bottom left a Bear by any chance?