Found a Barlow. Made in China?

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PeterDE

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I have three Barlows. I like collecting them (just starting) the first two are a Case XX and an Imperial. Today i found one in a Thrift Store and it is made by Sabre, but made in China. Any thoughts on this one?
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Actually, Sabre is a Japan brand. ETA, the Japan-made ones are hit or miss, but can be decently made knives.
 
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Sabre knives were made (at various times) in Japan, the USA, Germany, and China. The last Sabre barlows I saw at retail stores (late 90's) were China made. The Sabre brand was a US brand, used on knives sold by Cole National.
 
From what I remember, they were a good knife.
I think that Barlow will take a wicked edge, and hold it for a while.
 
I was just curious to hear what you thought. The other two are as you say, fine knives that hold an edge. I have a small collection of other knives but I usually avoid those made in china. I have made exceptions before when I knew the brand and it's history, but I only have one other Sabre and it was made in Japan. It's a small pen knife and considering it was probably made in the 60's or 70's it has held up well.
 
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