JohnDF
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That's nice and I like the blade combo.
That's nice and I like the blade combo.
Sweet knife, and another great photo Dylan!I received this Queen Barlow earlier in the week and I am rather taken with it. Aside from the lack of a classy bolster stamp, this knife embodies a lot of what I value in a good Barlow. It is quite robust, is in a 2-blade configuration, and has some rather wonderful sawcut bone covers. The wharncliffe secondary is interesting and though I wish the blade was a bit thinner, it is quite sharp and will get the job done.
This one is going to get pocketed and used quite a bit.
So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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I don't have a clue what the quality of a modern Boker Slipjoint might be like but as far as looks go. They got my attention.
That's a Dan Burke Barlow by Queen. I had one (see photo) but let it go and I've regretted it ever since.I received this Queen Barlow earlier in the week and I am rather taken with it. Aside from the lack of a classy bolster stamp, this knife embodies a lot of what I value in a good Barlow. It is quite robust, is in a 2-blade configuration, and has some rather wonderful sawcut bone covers. The wharncliffe secondary is interesting and though I wish the blade was a bit thinner, it is quite sharp and will get the job done.
This one is going to get pocketed and used quite a bit.
I’m a big Boker fan as well, especially their Barlow, but I’m not sure about that one. It’s the first I’ve seen of it. It is one that I think I would like to handle before I buy it, very intriguing!So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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I wouldn’t disagree with your comments on Boker’s QC. I have returned two for blade play, a barlow and a cattle knife, I’ve also returned 3 GECs in the past year and a half as well. It seems like no knife is a slam dunk for quality, but that doesn’t stop me from purchasing either brand.If you get the ones coming out of Solingen Germany, they're absolutely fantastic. I would honestly put the fit and finish on par with GECs offerings. Boker's QC tends to be a little bit more hit and miss though.
I received this Queen Barlow earlier in the week and I am rather taken with it. Aside from the lack of a classy bolster stamp, this knife embodies a lot of what I value in a good Barlow. It is quite robust, is in a 2-blade configuration, and has some rather wonderful sawcut bone covers. The wharncliffe secondary is interesting and though I wish the blade was a bit thinner, it is quite sharp and will get the job done.
This one is going to get pocketed and used quite a bit.
I'm glad they didn't use a shield on it.Photo from Boker.
They may be a very good knife but without the long bolster , I would not put one in my Barlow collection . I will add , they do look good and I think some very nice knives are made in Solingen , that is just my opinion .So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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I think it looks great. I also really like the green and brass one you posted below it. I like micarta and also tend to like shadow patterns. Also glad there’s no shield on it. I don’t think Barlows need a shield, although the shield works on the green one.So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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I like the two-tone look and the Micarta “bolster.” Recently someone brought up the idea of GEC doing a Farm & Field Barlow, and I thought it would be interesting if they did one like that, since the F&F knives are always(?) shadow patterns.
Of course, while that knife is certainly a traditional knife, it’s hardly a traditional Barlow. I’ll also say that I don’t really like the look of the blade on that Böker; it looks too small for the handle, and I feel like it needs a swedge or something.
So what is everyone's thoughts on the upcoming Micarta integral barlow coming from Boker?
I'm a huge fan of the Boker Solingen barlow lineup, but I just don't know about these guys. It might be more of an aesthetic thing for me personally, but the original point of having the extended bolster on a barlow was the added strength. Having the bolster made out of Micarta almost makes it seem like a different knife to me. They sure look good though. Looks like there are a few others with different Micarta and one with a desert ironwood handle and damascus blade.
Photo from Boker.
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I've become a fan of the Solingen Barlows as well. I like the looks, but for me the lack of metal liners and bolsters removes it from consideration. That desert ironwood and Leopard Damascus version looks very nice as well, but I really wish they had stayed with the metal liners and bolsters.