What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[waynorth]

I don't think that ever had a day of rest.

Sometimes I feel like that Barlow looks!!

 

[Travman]

A SFA from the 2024 Rendezvous.

 

[hsherzfeld]

Still functional after all these years!!!
It's possible that your Barlow may outlive you!!
Treat it with respect - Oil the Joints!!
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Does it still cut?

 

[waynorth]

Does it still cut?

Yes!! Not all that straight, but yes!!!

 

[majorpain1]

Got all my GEC Barlows out for a family photo.

 

[black mamba]

Nice variety, major!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[unclekurty]

A Davison. I have just a few Barlows and they’re all single blade. I definitely look forward to getting a two blade.

 

[SteveC]

Camillus #50

 

[CuzDoug85]

 

[Travman]

 

[hsherzfeld]

I followed Hickory n Steel’s example and got myself a Case Barlow in carbon steel and grey bone, then dyed it. I started with 20 minutes in Rit Dark Brown, then sanded it a bit and gave it 20 minutes in Rit Marigold. I’m calling the result “mocha brown”.

 

[SteveC]

 

[rddp]

If I do have one Harry, I don't have a photo of it. Next time I get into the "barlow box" I'll keep an eye out.
Here's a couple others from Queen... I do believe the `09 Bladeforum's Barlow was the very first S&M stamped knife with D-2 blade steel.
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Case Appy bone
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Dave

Love those old trade beads !

 

[majorpain1]

Ram's Horn and Buffalo Horn, some nice sawcut and a little bit of sunshine.

 

[waynorth]

Nice Package in the mail today!! I like belonging to the Bearcats!! This Case Barlow has nice quality; great walk and talk, with a nicely centered and sharp blade!!
Job One was to sharpen the BB pencil!!
Case did a great job, and made a knife worthy of the Bearcats!!
Thanks Logan!!! And thanks Case for doing a nice job!!

 

[Heynowwww]

Nice Package in the mail today!! I like belonging to the Bearcats!! This Case Barlow has nice quality; great walk and talk, with a nicely centered and sharp blade!!
Job One was to sharpen the BB pencil!!
Case did a great job, and made a knife worthy of the Bearcats!!
Thanks Logan!!! And thanks Case for doing a nice job!!
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Yes, sir. You got a nice one. Here's mine. Go Bearcats!

 

[waynorth]

Yes, sir. You got a nice one. Here's mine. Go Bearcats!

Very nice!!

 

[Augie]

A nice Schrade Cut Co barlow, single clip blade vintage barlows are hard to find, most vintage barlows were 2 blades.

 

[waynorth]

A nice Schrade Cut Co barlow, single clip blade vintage barlows are hard to find, most vintage barlows were 2 blades.

Nice find, John!!
Wabi Sabi wood!!!