Over more than a year of development, F Barlow knife is finally completed. Reflecting on the entire process, there is a sense of accomplishment. There were a total of 4 test versions, and each edition would have new problems to be rectified. During the modification, I faced the dilemma of whether to settle for what was achieved or to continue spending time on improvement. Ultimately, I couldn't convince myself to compromise on certain aspects in order to save time.
To maintain the traditional slipjoint knife aesthetics as much as possible, the spindle screw adopts a notch fixation method, and there is no visible screw slot on the front side, resembling a large shiny rivet spindle.
Secondly, it is the scale. The stag horn the highest quality Indian sambar stag selected by me, as its color, texture, and grain are the most suitable for Barlow design.
Once I though the polishing of the bone scale to be simpler than the slipjoint design. But in the actual processing, the slipjoints can be polished together with the lining. To ensure replacement of scales, the F Barlow knife should be standard. Not to mention the CNC machining, followed by meticulous polishing to achieve smooth contours. Finally, different thicknesses of bone are used to retain varying surface textures. The same bone can produce different effects.
Linear designs akin to contour lines are reminiscent of mountain ranges.
Here's a brief introduction to this "extraordinary" F Barlow knife.
Firstly, let's talk about the spindle screw. Ultimately, a spindle screw similar to Anso's was chosen. The surface of the screw is polished to a mother-of-pearl luster, sometimes even showing colors. Coupled with slightly raised arcs, the tactile sensation is truly irresistible.
Firstly, let's talk about the spindle screw. Ultimately, a spindle screw similar to Anso's was chosen. The surface of the screw is polished to a mother-of-pearl luster, sometimes even showing colors. Coupled with slightly raised arcs, the tactile sensation is truly irresistible.
To maintain the traditional slipjoint knife aesthetics as much as possible, the spindle screw adopts a notch fixation method, and there is no visible screw slot on the front side, resembling a large shiny rivet spindle.
Secondly, it is the scale. The stag horn the highest quality Indian sambar stag selected by me, as its color, texture, and grain are the most suitable for Barlow design.
Once I though the polishing of the bone scale to be simpler than the slipjoint design. But in the actual processing, the slipjoints can be polished together with the lining. To ensure replacement of scales, the F Barlow knife should be standard. Not to mention the CNC machining, followed by meticulous polishing to achieve smooth contours. Finally, different thicknesses of bone are used to retain varying surface textures. The same bone can produce different effects.
Thirdly, to evoke the essence of a slipjoint knife, why retain titanium alloy scales? A titanium scale instantly transforms from a slipjoint knife into a modern folding knife. From this perspective, it remains a petite masterpiece. Moreover, titanium alloys offer a wide range of surface treatments and colors, even the titanium pillow and scale have their respective styles, with ample room for customization. The possibilities for individualized designs are vast, ensuring each F Barlow is unique and distinctive, avoiding any chance of duplication.
Just as various surface effects depend on the surface decoration, different combinations of patterns and colors make it hardly recognizable as a mere slipjoint knife. Sharp angles and edges resemble stained glass in a cathedral, referred to as "Battleship Camo".
More rounded patterns are dubbed "Water Droplet Camo".
Just as various surface effects depend on the surface decoration, different combinations of patterns and colors make it hardly recognizable as a mere slipjoint knife. Sharp angles and edges resemble stained glass in a cathedral, referred to as "Battleship Camo".
Linear designs akin to contour lines are reminiscent of mountain ranges.
Then there's honeycomb camo, armadillo camo, koi patterns, digital camo, colorful skulls...
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