What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Âchillepattada said:
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"Eye" really like that Barlow!!;) The figure in the Olive wood is fantastic, and the blades are great!! :cool:
 
watkibe said:
To the original question, "What makes a good Barlow knife?":
-2 blades, main blade clip, small blade pen.
-One long bolster, on the pivot end.
-Both blades open from the same side. Some complain about difficulty opening this configuration, but there's no problem if the main blade is wide enough for the nail nick to be accessed. The clip blade usually is wide enough.
-Good walk and talk, good pull, 90 degree stops, good fit and finish. 3 3/8" length closed.
-Visually interesting covers that are grippy.
-Blade steel to suit you.
-Age and provenance are great, but a proper new Barlow is just as functional and a lot more affordable.
My current epitome of this ideal is my Bear and Son Rosewood Barlow.
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