The Venerable Old Barlow

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Russell Barlow
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Thought I would revive this thread with a Rare Knife
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what a rare beauty
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Rare and a beauty, nice way to revive the thread Mark ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thx Guys I really appreciate it!!!
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Any of you old Barlow guys recognize this Bolster stamp? I thought it was NYKC at first but its similar but different. I like to take cheap gambles on BIN lots on eBay at times, have this mystery knife on the way.

Looks like a full length drawn swedge on the pile side which ive seen on some old knives like Furness etc.
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Mark - that Barlow is a beauty! I really like the pocket polishing on the bone. Even the worn blades wound up with a cool profile!
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Thx Dinadan for the nice compliments Sir.
Pile Driver you sure scored one there,,GREAT LOOKING KNIFE,,,Please Let us know what markings are on it
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Hey Guys, This is just a Quick Story & is one of the Reasons Why I LOVE AAPK & have been a long time supporter. Not only can we help our New knife collectors steer clear of fakes on ebay through the "Counterfeit Forum". We can RANT about Ebay & their stupid policies & We can Share knives & Knowledge with those who love them like we do.

I want to give a BIG THANK YOU ::tu:: to Mr. DARRELL MAINES for helping me out this last Xmas. Most of you guys know I am a poor guy & barely make ends meat most years, Some years are better. This last Xmas I was dead broke & sold all my knives & had to reach into my "Sentimental Stuff" for a knife to SELL so I could buy my kids Xmas Gifts. I contacted Darrell & asked him if he would be interested in My Grandpas Russell Barlow that was given to me before his passing 10yrs ago. Darrell said of course & bought a few more old knives that I had put back. The Russell meaning the most too me & the funds received went to a WONDERFUL Christmas for my kids.

I got into better financial shape this year & I called Darrell and asked him if perhaps he still had my grandpa's Russell & He said of course he did as he put it back aside with my name on it. Guy's I told Darrell when I sold it too him that its his knife to do with as he pleases. This is the kind of MEN we have all over aapk & the knife World. I always consider everyone "Family" because that is who I am. A Christian, Proud USA American Father of 2 & a Son of an Honorable USMC Marine 70-76.

I hope you guys will give Mr. Maines a Pat on the back for me. This gesture meant A LOT too ME & was a selfless act on Mr. Maine's part. I feel very Blessed to be able to express my Happiness on aapk & all it has done for me over the years. Thank you Mr. Darrell for ALWAYS being a Stand up guy.

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Fantastic story, and well done Darrell. It is stuff like this that restores your faith in human nature. :D :D :D : ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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some old dogs

Edward Furness/Naugatuck Cutlery Co/Russell/Samuel Barlow
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Very Nice there Pile Driver. So it was a Naugatuck huh, lol. Wanna do some trading?? lmao
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Beautiful line up of old barlow, Pile Driver! ::tu::
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Here's a recent acquisition, a regular schrade cut barlow in good condition, barely sharpened. The etch reads "beighley hdwe & tool co".
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Great find, Paul T., that is a beauty and in good condition with nice patina! ::tu::
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KnifeSlinger#81 wrote:Here's a recent acquisition, a regular schrade cut barlow in good condition, barely sharpened. The etch reads "beighley hdwe & tool co".

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Mate that is a sensational acquisition ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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I've recently picked up 2 Furness barlows, 3 3/8" and 3 1/2" with decent blades considering. The larger knife has excellent blade snap. Including a picture of the information from Goins related to Furness barlows.
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1967redrider wrote:I've recently picked up 2 Furness barlows, 3 3/8" and 3 1/2" with decent blades considering. The larger knife has excellent blade snap. Including a picture of the information from Goins related to Furness barlows.
I like 'em!!
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cudgee wrote:
KnifeSlinger#81 wrote:Here's a recent acquisition, a regular schrade cut barlow in good condition, barely sharpened. The etch reads "beighley hdwe & tool co".

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Mate that is a sensational acquisition ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Nice story, Mark, and kudos to Darrell Maines! ::tu::
Great find, redrider! ::tu:: That pair is certainly true to the wording of this thread, venerable! I would love to find one of those old Sheffield barlows.
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Thanks Mr. Dan for the Nice Compliments!!
How about an old Keen Kutter to shake up this thread
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That's a beauty, E.C. Simmons too! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful Keen Kutter, Mark! ::tu:: How about posting it in the Keen Kutter thread. It hasn't surfaced for awhile.
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Here are a couple.....Russell from the Harrington era and the Robeson has the 1922-39 tang stamp.
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Beautiful pair of barlows, Ike! ::tu::
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