All About Pocket Knives

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 am I’ve definitely become addicted to Barlows. Most of my knives wind up in my pocket at one time or another, because I just can’t resist the urge to try them out. But when this Queen made Colonel Coon showed up it was so purdy I couldn’t bear the thought of scratching it, so it’s joined my very small group of display only knives.

bighomer wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:21 pm Did not realize that Utica had quit making slipjoints. So sad.
Two of my favorite hoks.

Couple beauties BH!

Thanks David.

Good looking Colonel Coon, Willie!

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

Mark, I’m not sure what exactly you call those covers, but the swirls seem to move when you shift it in the light. An eye catcher for sure.

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 am I’ve definitely become addicted to Barlows. Most of my knives wind up in my pocket at one time or another, because I just can’t resist the urge to try them out. But when this Queen made Colonel Coon showed up it was so purdy I couldn’t bear the thought of scratching it, so it’s joined my very small group of display only knives.

My sentiments exactly. Good luck avoiding the loving on that one. Sweet piece.

Got this one yesterday for five bux. Must 've been submerged in water at some point;blades were rusted shut. Soaked in rust penetrant & sanded w/400 grit paper & oil; polished w/ Mother's Mag Wheel Polish.
First barlow I've seen w/ faux stag handles. One bolster stamped BARLOW and the other with Marj Twain's signature.

knife7knut wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:40 pm Got this one yesterday for five bux. Must 've been submerged in water at some point;blades were rusted shut. Soaked in rust penetrant & sanded w/400 grit paper & oil; polished w/ Mother's Mag Wheel Polish.
First barlow I've seen w/ faux stag handles. One bolster stamped BARLOW and the other with Marj Twain's signature.

Nice save K7K! Great work cleaning her up. That's a good looker there!

Way to go, knife7knut!

Ordered this one yesterday. Got an email from Case with this purple barn board jigged bone handles on 7 patterns. The Barlow caught my attention. Can’t wait to get it in and share pictures of it. Hope it looks just like the pictures. Fingers crossed.

Love my new Barlow

I like the copper bolsters on that Rick. I’ve looked at those many times and thought about buying one. Nice looking knife.

Your awaited Barlow is one fine knife, Mark.
I'm really admiring the deep rich purple covers.
Congratulations on such a sweet find.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:09 pm Your awaited Barlow is one fine knife, Mark. I'm really admiring the deep rich purple covers.

Marco, I really like the deep rich purple covers too, I might have to get one of these ... or a trapper also with deep rich purple covers... I see both on Flea-Bay right now...

Go for it, Dog, make yourself happy!

Stunning, Iman!
The way you found the perfect colored leaves and background really make them pop!
I'm really liking the bottom model with it's butterscotch coloring and Wharncliffe blade, just gorgeous!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:58 am Stunning, Iman! The way you found the perfect colored leaves and background really make them pop!

M&M ... the I-Man is killing me every time I look at his pictures, I want to go out and buy more bone and stage handled knives...


I'm going broke!!!!! .... .....

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:28 am thumbnail_20211104_154412.jpgthumbnail_20211104_154548 (1).jpgthumbnail_20211027_140422.jpgthumbnail_20211027_140507.jpgthumbnail_20211120_092343.jpg

Gorgeous, I=Man! Great photo also!

Some of mine
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You’re posting some beautiful Barlows SSK, Rick, Iman, and Paul!

zed6309 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:49 pm Some of mine
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Zed6309, that is a pocket-full of beauty!
Those older Sheffields are especially fine. Very well made, and an almost perfect design.

Very nice Paul, you have some great knives in that group.

I got my Case purple barn board jigged bone Barlow today. I am very pleased that it looks like the one in the picture.

Here is an updated shot of my Barlow collection. It’s now spilled into a second display case which it shares with some other knives.

Also have this GEC TC Barlow. Going to try and sell it again and if it doesn’t sell, I will keep it and use it. Got this customized by Muskrat Man back in 2021. The handles are stabilized amboyna wood and look fantastic. This was a glitter gold acrylic TC barlow and I disliked the handles on it so I thought it would be a good one to customize. I think it’s a very unique knife and there isn’t another one like it. Every knife I have had customized I’ve used wood for them, I guess nice wood handles are my favorites.

That's a great line-up of Barlow's, Paul, and each one appears well used.
There were a lot of tools and parts in your White Hunter pictures, so I guess it stands to reason your knives look well used.
Very nice.