Barlows does anyone else love them

[GSPTOPDOG]

Baldwin New Orleans

Very nice! How old would you estimate this knife to be?

[petekuhn]

late 1800s

[cudgee]

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.

[doglegg]

Lovely handles!

[petekuhn]

This is one I have that I had never seen before

[edge213]

This is one I have that I had never seen before

Really Awesome Barlow!
Goins list:
OAK (stamped on bolster)
"Sheffield England" is stamped on the blade.
g 1890-1900

I also, have never seen one.

I think the number of brands of barlows is limitless.

[Ivoryman]

This is one I have that I had never seen before

Absolute classic beauty and very cool look. Wow, I like that baby. Gorgeous. Thanks for showing, never seen one either.

[doglegg]

That old fellow certainly deserves respect. Glad you have and enjoy it.

[Papa Bones]

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.

I don't know, but it is a beaut!! Gotta love the handles.

This is one I have that I had never seen before

Just like edge213, I had to look that one up. A very nice HOK (honest old knife) barlow.

[Papa Bones]

I added another barlow to my group. It is a cheapie, but like new, and I like knives that are a little different. This one a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

That’s a new one on me Smitty, never seen a Barlow double as an electrician’s knife. I like it and wonder why you don’t see more of this? Very useful knife for an electrician.

[doglegg]

Very cool pick up Papa Bones. One I have not seen before.

[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.

I don't know, but it is a beaut!! Gotta love the handles.

Thanks P.B. I love the fat stag scales they feel great in the hand and are easy on the eyes...

[GSPTOPDOG]

I added another barlow to my group. It is a cheapie, but like new, and I like knives that are a little different. This one a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.

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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!

[Papa Bones]

That’s a new one on me Smitty, never seen a Barlow double as an electrician’s knife. I like it and wonder why you don’t see more of this? Very useful knife for an electrician.

Appreciate it SSK. They pop up from time to time. Usually from like new to varying degrees of use.

Very cool pick up Papa Bones. One I have not seen before.

Thanks Floyd. That's what makes this hobby so fun. Seems like there is always something different around the corner.

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!

Appreciate it TopDog. I'm with ya on that.

[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]

Yeah buddy.20210611_162102.jpg

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