What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

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specgrade said:
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I found this little guy in my grandfather's tool box after he past away. Well worn and used....I love it very much.
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Cool knife! It will remain an invaluable memento of your grandfather. I found one similar today at a local knife store almost like new.

Is it an Imperial?

The seller of my knife noted to me that it wasn't that valuable as a collectible, but I find something admirable and rather appealing about an earnest hardworking knife that was made in the USA...
 
Jak3 said:
Cool knife! It will remain an invaluable memento of your grandfather. I found one similar today at a local knife store almost like new.

Is it an Imperial?

The seller of my knife noted to me that it wasn't that valuable as a collectible, but I find something admirable and rather appealing about an earnest hardworking knife that was made in the USA...
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Yes, it is an Imperial. The main blade has been sharpened a lot so I can only make out "853DE". Any idea what that means and or what the other numbers were?
 
specgrade said:
Yes, it is an Imperial. The main blade has been sharpened a lot so I can only make out "853DE". Any idea what that means and or what the other numbers were?
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Hm, No friend, I have no idea. Maybe a model number or serial I guess. That Imperial I bought today was the first Imperial in my collection.
 
My only Barlow, an AG Russel War Eagle. I love it. The stag is very different from one side to the other, it's my knife with split personality LOL ... but I love it !
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specgrade said:
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I found this little guy in my grandfather's tool box after he past away. Well worn and used....I love it very much.
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I'm glad you got your grandfathers knife, no knife can ever evoke the same feeling as one owned and used by your grandfather.

I have my grandfathers knife, but it is a schrade stockman. It seems that grandpa and I preferred the same kind of knife.
 
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