What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[btb01]

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Handsome trio there, Dwight!

It doesn't get much better than Schatt & Morgan and GEC....
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That’s quite a crew!

 

[Fodderwing]

Handsome trio there, Dwight!

Thank you Barrett. Y'all stay safe up there!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

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I legitimately had to look at that one twice before I realized it wasn't an antique. Great looking barlow

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Must of really liked it, I double posted

 

[Travman]

 

[Fodderwing]

I legitimately had to look at that one twice before I realized it wasn't an antique. Great looking barlow

Thank you David.

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[6Strings]

My contribution and first post on here, two GEC sawcuts

 

[bigfish64]

My contribution and first post on here, two GEC sawcuts

Welcome, and I’d say you’re off to a great start! Beautiful Barlows, and a nice picture as well!

 

[Lander boy Matt]

 

[bigfish64]

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Nice patina going on that! Really like that color at the bolster, and some nice character throughout the cover, beauty!

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Nice patina going on that! Really like that color at the bolster, and some nice character throughout the cover, beauty!

Thank you, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite carries. The coloring near the bolster is something I've noticed on many of these I've seen around here. I think it looks great and have been wondering what causes this. Maybe during polishing the nickle transfers to the bone? It's a bonus as far as im concerned

 

[Onebigbill]

 

[6Strings]

Thab

Welcome, and I’d say you’re off to a great start! Beautiful Barlows, and a nice picture as well!

thank you, the Barlow is my favourite pattern and I have a few to share here.

 

[6Strings]

Another curved example, a Taylor’s Eye Witness with file worked spring

 

[waynorth]

Quite an amazing TEW, 6Strings !! Nice burl! What is the wood?
I always enjoy curved Barlows as well!!

 

[waynorth]

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Way cool relic, Dwight!! Nice photo, too!! The older I get, the more I can appreciate a knife in it's ancient condition!!