What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

Travman said:
That that is a beautiful collection. What type of bone is on the TC Barlow at the very bottom?
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Isn’t that the extremely limited “Storm bone” that Charlie did a give away or similar with?

Also.... Amber sawcut clip sighting... be still my beating heart... droooooolllllll
 
dispatch184 said:
Isn’t that the extremely limited “Storm bone” that Charlie did a give away or similar with?

Also.... Amber sawcut clip sighting... be still my beating heart... droooooolllllll
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Yes you are right, its the Storm Bone from Charlies give away.

Travman said:
That that is a beautiful collection. What type of bone is on the TC Barlow at the very bottom?
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Thanks, that one is a special one that I received in one of Charlies very generous giveaways. Its a smooth bone that Charlie called storm bone, it's kind of a Gray Appaloosa.
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Campbellclanman said:
PHHHHWOOAARRRR!!! Charlie - this is WAY cool Barlow Charlie
I hope that Swedge does happen as to whats on the diagram! running onto the Tang there 'n all, Peened pins - yup:thumbsup: :cool: the marking on the Blade too - all this is going to be pretty amazing.
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could be one for the pocket since its not shiny! :D:p
 
I hear ya Fox79. I know there's always lot's of excitement behind any TC Barlow run. However this second run of the Ancient really looks like it's going to be somthing special. :D:thumbsup:
 
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waynorth said:
More old ones:
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The top and bottom knives in this group are just incredible. Love those blade shapes and handles.

waynorth said:
Sooooooo. . . . . .some changes to the next Ancient Barlow from GEC!!
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Crudely forged Bolster, modifed (for length) spear, squared off handle slabs (at the bolster - like the older ones) . Peened pins. We are going to try for the Bloodwood color (previous post), but it's hard to say how close it will come. I hope this is a knife you can use, and not devalue!!!
Whudda ya think of that??:eek:
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Looks great! Can't wait to get mine.

waynorth said:
PHHHHWOOAARRRR! How do you pronounce that??:eek:
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I am campaigning to keep the swedge as seen!


Googling a "history of bloodwood" will give a better explanation than I can give, @Camillus .
The dye was used to dye everything from Royal robes to knife handles for centuries!
Not the most stable of dyes, it darkens and/or fades under intense/sun light. Rare to find remaining on knife handles. I have a couple of good examples. I will add pics.


Slightly longer I believe and hope! You often don't know what production conditions will demand, but longer is the goal!:thumbsup:
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The swedge looks great, I hope it stays.

MJ71 said:
View attachment 899663 View attachment 899665 I haven't assembled these in quite a while. Clip TCs and a TC group shot. Best regards to all. MJ.
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Wow that's an incredible group!

Pt-Luso said:
Two new photos of the Case barlow stag...

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Wow that's nice. What era was that made in?
 
Thanks Charlie! :) The original Ancients are special, but that full-length swedge is so sweeeet! :cool: These are sure to be an instant classic, especially if they hit the color just right on the saw cut!!! :D
 
Half/Stop said:
Thanks Charlie! :) The original Ancients are special, but that full-length swedge is so sweeeet! :cool: These are sure to be an instant classic, especially if they hit the color just right on the saw cut!!! :D
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I'm hoping for good color, but that is one thing Bill never promises. There is always an element of risk with the dye pot!!:rolleyes:
I just hope the gods of cutlery smile on us!!
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