What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[waynorth]

Found this reproduction from an 1884 Russell catalog.
I've been looking for a nice curved Russell Barlow forever. . . .

 

[Augie]

Really like the looks of that Russell Charlie, how about a new SFO?

 

[waynorth]

I've tried for that one a few times, John! Maybe some day!!

 

[Travman]

The Northwoods Madison Barlow was a large curved Barlow. It would be cool to see a curved Barlow in the 3.5-3.75 inch closed size.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Found this reproduction from an 1884 Russell catalog.
I've been looking for a nice curved Russell Barlow forever. . . .

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Ok, that is the coolest Barlow I have ever seen!!!!!!

 

[t.willy]

That's definitely a cool one Charlie I just got this Dimond Edge in the mail today. I was told it's probably between early 60s to late 70s does that sound right ??

 

[skivic]

All my Grails

_DSC6978 by Alex Carrasquillo, on Flickr

 

[willard0341]

That's definitely a cool one Charlie I just got this Dimond Edge in the mail today. I was told it's probably between early 60s to late 70s does that sound right ?? View attachment 736804 View attachment 736805 View attachment 736806

I like your dogs, looks like snoopy! Nice knife too

 

[t.willy]

I like your dogs, looks like snoopy! Nice knife too

Thanks I got them at a garage sale for $1 lol hard to believe someone put all that work into them little guys to just end up on a table with a $1 price tag on them. So I gave them a home with all my other wood carvings.

 

[dispatch184]

Still dreaming of finding one of those sawcut clips, really sweet collection!

 

[TX_planes]

All my Grails

_DSC6978 by Alex Carrasquillo, on Flickr

A stunning trio!

 

[Bartleby]

I was told it's probably between early 60s to late 70s does that sound right ??

I have seen references that state Imperial used the Diamond edge markings from 1960-1967, if that helps any. A nice one!

 

[Bartleby]

I have no clue who made it, can't read the tag stamp.... I just know it's pre-1980

It looks like a "Hammer Brand" by Imperial, mid 30's-mid 70's based on construction.

 

[RDaneel]

Here's a trio of old, traditional barlows...

Classic and attractive!

 

[btb01]

Found this reproduction from an 1884 Russell catalog.
I've been looking for a nice curved Russell Barlow forever. . . .

Charlie, I'm curious about the ones labeled as "Iron Handle." Would those have been all-metal with a simulated "jigging" pattern?

 

[t.willy]

I have seen references that state Imperial used the Diamond edge markings from 1960-1967, if that helps any. A nice one!

Thanks for the info. I was surprised it doesn't have half stops. I've only ever own a few TCs from Charlie and the Case & Dimond Edge Barlows I've posted here so I don't know why but I just assumed an old Barlow would have half stops lol.

 

[waynorth]

Charlie, I'm curious about the ones labeled as "Iron Handle." Would those have been all-metal with a simulated "jigging" pattern?

Yes, those are all-metal knives! The handle and bolster are one piece, and don't require liners.
Here are a couple;
The top one "The Boy Of" on the mark side, and "America" on the pile, has no other markings, and works OK, but F&F is a bit crude.
The Waterville is beautifully made!!

 

[Stropping Young Lad]

All my Grails

_DSC6978 by Alex Carrasquillo, on Flickr

I'm finally on the hook for a sawcut bone. I really really envy the soup bone though. I always liked that.

 

[skivic]

I'm finally on the hook for a sawcut bone. I really really envy the soup bone though. I always liked that.

i love the saw cut!! but my soup is my most carried by far, and the sawcut soup wont see light beside pics for now lol

 

[rockman0]

Just got this one Thursday. Someone sanded the rust off and polished it. It will make a good user, both blades are nice and snappy with no play, fit and finish right up there with GEC.