As an admirer of Barlow Pattern knives I have long had a Schrade manufactured Mint Russell Barlow Commemorative issue released to Commemorate 100 years of the popularity of the Russell Harrington Company Russell Barlow pocketknife. 1875 - 1975.It was reproduced to the original specifications the only difference being this has brass rivets and stainless <non corrosive blades>.To maintain the tradition the original hob was used to reproduce the solid nickel silver bolster with the famous arrow R--> trademark. 12000 were produced and the first 2000 of these serial numbered in leatherette cases sold back in 1975 for $10 more than the next 10000.
I have just been fortunate to obtain #00001 first one produced and still absolute Mint.These always have been rather scarce to obtain as they were popular when released which makes the first even more special.
Photos attached for anyone interested.
I have just been fortunate to obtain #00001 first one produced and still absolute Mint.These always have been rather scarce to obtain as they were popular when released which makes the first even more special.
Photos attached for anyone interested.