Craftsman Barlow

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::tu:: My Grandaon bought me this Craftsman Barlow at a flea market. Not sure who made it, it appears to be an older model. It has USA 9540 on the tang. Can anybody tell me who made this and possibly when? Thanks in advance. ftd
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fergusontd wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:11 pm ::tu:: My Grandaon bought me this Craftsman Barlow at a flea market. Not sure who made it, it appears to be an older model. It has USA 9540 on the tang. Can anybody tell me who made this and possibly when? Thanks in advance.
I'm going to guess that Schrade made it. No idea on the year(s). I'm probably wrong, usually am. ::shrug::
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My guess is that it was made by Ulster..... probably made about the same time as the PA Old Timers (?) ... Looks just like the 10 OT...
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Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:26 pm My guess is that it was made by Ulster..... probably made about the same time as the PA Old Timers (?) ... Looks just like the 10 OT...

10 OT Ulster Old Timer Barlow.jpg
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I have a Craftsman Barlow similar to yours. My Barlow is not in
as good condition as yours. Gets a lot of use for outdoor cutting.

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::tu:: Thank you all for responding, great little Barlow. Holds a great edge. This is a gift from my Grandson I will cherish for years to come. ftd
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::hmm:: 1 last question, the handle material on my Craftsman Old Crafty supposedly made by Ulster is it bone or derlin. The handle materal has pulled away slightly close to the metal, I've never seen derlin warp. Opnions please. ftd
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fergusontd wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:24 pm ::hmm:: 1 last question, the handle material on my Craftsman Old Crafty supposedly made by Ulster is it bone or derlin. The handle materal has pulled away slightly close to the metal, I've never seen derlin warp. Opnions please. ftd
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edge213 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:11 pm
fergusontd wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:24 pm ::hmm:: 1 last question, the handle material on my Craftsman Old Crafty supposedly made by Ulster is it bone or derlin. The handle materal has pulled away slightly close to the metal, I've never seen derlin warp. Opnions please. ftd
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edge 213, Thank you for your response was just wondering. ftd
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fergusontd wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:42 am
edge213 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:11 pm
fergusontd wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:24 pm ::hmm:: 1 last question, the handle material on my Craftsman Old Crafty supposedly made by Ulster is it bone or derlin. The handle materal has pulled away slightly close to the metal, I've never seen derlin warp. Opnions please. ftd
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edge 213, Thank you for your response was just wondering. ftd
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