GEC #77 Medium Barlow Impressions

[rswanson]

Oh, I am still waiting for my ASCB to be shipped across the pond. I can't wait to see whether or not it will be one of the nicer ones!

I'm unobjectively certain they are all nice and I doubt you'll be disappointed. You have THE traditional knife release of the year on the way to you.

 

[B.F.U]

Are these considered factory seconds?

Second hand materials

Lol

 

[Terdl76]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

 

[AnW]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

Impressive!

 

[cbr1000]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

Nice job, that's no small feat with the limitations on what you can purchase direct.

 

[knifeswapper]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

I bet that picture has a great story behind it....

 

[Jiki]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

When you recovered that snake wood was there an etch on the frame? Still looking at you knifeswapper .

 

[Terdl76]

I bet that picture has a great story behind it....

Not much of a story, but my collection and wallet are much lighter now.

 

[coiledwire]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

Very nice! Congrats! Let me know if you get tired of that snakewood.

 

[MililaniGrown]

2019 CK #77 barlow in the books?
https://imgur.com/a/bnPvmCL

Wow! What a collection. Where did you even get the snakewood? I didn't see any production pics of it or see it available in my preorder selection email.

 

[bbk357]

I noticed a big difference in the bone colors and saw patterns of my two reds. One from this recent run and a sheep from 2015. Not a problem, but just noticing how different they are.
The 2016 clip with steel bolsters are still my favorite run of 77s.

 

[B.F.U]

I've just been really, really enjoying mine. Can't seem to quit wanting to carry it. This picture is kinda old and it has lots more patina now.

 

[TOM K.]

The saw cut on mine is irregular, has anyone sanded the saw cut smooth? I'm wondering how hard the bone is. I was thinking of using scotch bright and working down to progressively finer grit's then polish to avoid damage to pins. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[traumkommode]

The saw cut on mine is irregular, has anyone sanded the saw cut smooth? I'm wondering how hard the bone is. I was thinking of using scotch bright and working down to progressively finer grit's then polish to avoid damage to pins. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

PM me, I'll walk you through it.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Thanks to a generous forum member, I was able to acquire an Amber Sawcut. Many thanks my friend!

 

[Will Power]

Ramrodmb a marvellous arrival Mark,envious here

 

[BrianB43]

My 77 finally arrived today having traveled to Michigan, crossed the border, and then been posted to Kitchener, ON. Thank you, Mike Latham, for the 2nd chance opportunity to purchase the knife. This is my 1st GEC Barlow and my 1st GEC with Micarta covers.

Brian

 

[ddavis]

Arrived today...

 

[ddavis]

Breaking in the barlow on a short trip to CA wine country with the family. Micarta really pops in the sunlight.

First order of business for the humble barlow is addressing snack time for three little ones...

 

[CallMeDave]

My Blackwood Barlow has a little side-to-side wobble in the blade.

I have about a dozen other GEC builds and none of them are loose at all.

Is this something that can be adjusted or repaired?

Or should I just live with it?