The Venerable Old Barlow

[royal0014]

The James Bone 007 GEC 25 spear, one of my faves

I really love the look of that bone !!

[Waukonda]

The James Bone 007 GEC 25 spear, one of my faves

I agree with Chris, that bone is just beggin' for someone to rub their fingers over it! Nice!

[JohnR]

Iman, those are some really nice GEC's, real beauties.

A Brantford Cutlery Co Never Dull American Barlow, 1910 to 1930, supposedly a line of knives sold by Butler Bros Chicago. They did not make knives, Brantford's are thought to be made by Camillus. This appears to be an early barlow, hammered pins and that long swedge on the pile side of the main.

[Ivoryman]

Never heard of them JohnR, but again you come up with the kind over and over. Such cool knives you find. Thanks for showing and improving our day.

[Waukonda]

Iman, those are some really nice GEC's, real beauties.

A Brantford Cutlery Co Never Dull American Barlow, 1910 to 1930, supposedly a line of knives sold by Butler Bros Chicago. They did not make knives, Brantford's are thought to be made by Camillus. This appears to be an early barlow, hammered pins and that long swedge on the pile side of the main.

John, that is a beautiful knife, that swedge is awesome. It is definitely a looker. I did not know that there was a connection between Brantford and Butler Bros.
Thanks for showing, always enjoy your posts.

[Jeepergeo]

Out of curiosity, why do so many Barlows show the word "Barlow" on the bolster? It doesn't seem like other classic designs, such Stockmans, spell out the pattern name on the knife itself

[Reverand]

Y'all are posting some absolutely beautiful, rare, great Barlows. Love 'em!

[JohnR]

Picked up an interesting plain bolster Winchester barlow. Winchester barlows are not easy to find in good condition, the plain bolster one is slightly longer, about 1/8" and has a slimmer profile and slightly longer blade. Not sure which is older the plain or the Winchester logo one.

[Reverand]

Picked up an interesting plain bolster Winchester barlow. Winchester barlows are not easy to find in good condition, the plain bolster one is slightly longer, about 1/8" and has a slimmer profile and slightly longer blade. Not sure which is older the plain or the Winchester logo one.

Wow, those are in great condition. Congratulations on snagging those beauties!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Recently, this "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper and it did get added to my general pocket knife accumulation. It is a KEEN KUTTER 783, two blades, two tang stamps, two bolster stamps, 3 3/8" closed, long main blade pull, two springs, "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp has the KEEN KUTTER logo or trademark symbol and ONLY says, "KEEN (over) KUTTER" The main blade back tang stamp says, "783" Both bolsters are stamped "KEEN KUTTER" (sharing the "K") The main blade has a good half stop, also a good opening and closing snap. The secondary blade also has a good half stop, as well as a good opening and closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. It required a very minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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[gordonjohn]

A nice bunch of Barlows, I thought I would add the two Barlows that I have, one is an Imperial two blade the other one is a Remington big Barlow # 1630 with bone handles with serrated back for scaling fish according to the 1929 catalog , it is a big one

[New_Windsor_NY]

Recently, this "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did get added to my general pocket knife accumulation. It is an IMPERIAL, two blades, one tang stamp, 3" closed, long main blade pull, two springs, "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "IMPERIAL (over) PROV., R.I." The main blade has a good half stop, also a good opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a very good half stop, as well as a NASTY opening and closing snap. This pocket knife does have a few issues. But, overall, this pocket knife is still in FAIR condition. It required cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Recently, this "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. But upon discovering it among the other pocket knives, then holding it and then finally, just admiring it....I decided to give it MUCHO pocket time. It also got added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a REMINGTON R44, two blades (the secondary blade is broken), two tang stamps, two bolster stamps, 3 3/8" closed, long main blade pull, two springs (the secondary blade spring is broken in half), "BARLOW", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "U.S.A. (vertical) REMINGTON (over) UMC (inside circle) MADE IN (vertical)" The main blade back tang stamp says, "R44" The secondary blade stub, front tang stamp says, "REMINGTON (inside circle)" Both bolsters are stamped "Remington" The main blade has a very good half stop, a good opening snap, a not so good closing snap and is SCARY SHARP. I faced a minor dilemma when I found this knife. What to do with it! Choice A, get the secondary blade put back in. Choice B, reduce the knife to a one blade pocket knife. Choice C, leave it the way it is. I went with leave it the way it is. The part of the secondary blade spring that is missing is on the pivot end. I can close the secondary blade stub further than if the spring was not broken. Therefore, no part of the secondary blade stub sticks out to catch on skin or fabric. It also reinforces that part of the liner. Overall, this pocket knife is still in VERY GOOD condition and I am going to love looking at it, carrying it and using it. A very minor cleaning was required. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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[Lama]

Keeping with the theme of nice old users being posted, here is an interesting one I thought I'd document here before listing on that big auction site. It's stamped with a Beaver and the words BEAVER BRAND on the mark side, and F P MAY HDWE CO, GERMANY on the pile side. Goins lists Breaver Brand as dating from 1920-1930. I'm not sure if this is the same Beaver Brand. An online search revealed nothing about F P May Hardware Co. Shame about the tipped main blade and the nick in the pen. It's also a bit wobbly, but has excellent snap. Then again, it is a hundred year old user. This knife was part of a large estate lot from a New Jersey collection, and is in the condition I found it.

[doglegg]

Keeping with the theme of nice old users being posted, here is an interesting one I thought I'd document here before listing on that big auction site. It's stamped with a Beaver and the words BEAVER BRAND on the mark side, and F P MAY HDWE CO, GERMANY on the pile side. Goins lists Breaver Brand as dating from 1920-1930. I'm not sure if this is the same Beaver Brand. A



Knice old knife and a great tang stamp

[Lama]

Thank you, doglegg. Here is another nice old one that is on the smaller side, 3" closed. A W Wadsworth & Son, Germany with wood handles, full blades, and snap like a gator. Sadly the bail is long gone.

[OLDE CUTLER]

I recently acquired this Ulster Barlow in the POS exchange. It still has snap and sharpened up nicely with the Lansky. Still a good old usable knife.

[Waukonda]

I recently acquired this Ulster Barlow in the POS exchange. It still has snap and sharpened up nicely with the Lansky. Still a good old usable knife.

That is a fine aquisition, blades look full, and I bet it feels great in the pocket.

[OLDE CUTLER]

I recently acquired this Ulster Barlow in the POS exchange. It still has snap and sharpened up nicely with the Lansky. Still a good old usable knife.

That is a fine aquisition, blades look full, and I bet it feels great in the pocket.

It sure does.