What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow?

[Fodderwing]

 

[Old Engineer]

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Okay , I like it a lot , but who was the maker Dwight . That sure looks to be a very old one . The real definition of Scratted Covers . Integral Bolsters ???? The blade looks used but sharpened evenly but it looks like the knife was dropped into some machinery . That is a real treasure my friend .

Harry

 

[Fodderwing]

Okay , I like it a lot , but who was the maker Dwight . That sure looks to be a very old one . The real definition of Scratted Covers . Integral Bolsters ???? The blade looks used but sharpened evenly but it looks like the knife was dropped into some machinery . That is a real treasure my friend

Thank you Harry. It's an M Furness and Sons. Yes it has integral bolsters. It appears that it was a mice buffet for who knows how long. Both sides have been eaten about the same amount. You can even see the teeth marks. This ancient knife has probably seen very little actual use. Probably lay in the same place for a hundred years.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Onebigbill]

Circa 1979

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[waynorth]

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Nice pic!!! Leave it as is!!! Rodents love to gnaw on bone. I have a cow skull on my back walkway that the squirrels have gnawed to un-recognizable!!

 

[Lift link]

 

[Fodderwing]

Nice pic!!! Leave it as is!!! Rodents love to gnaw on bone. I have a cow skull on my back walkway that the squirrels have gnawed to un-recognizable!!

Not to worry Charlie. It will remain just as found.

 

[willard0341]

Got back yesterday from a six week boat ride...glad to look through my knives and sleep in my own bed. The ebony ancient has more than streaks of brown in it haha. Good day to all

 

[Lift link]

Most carried and most loved TC. Blackwood Sheep!

 

[Fodderwing]

Got back yesterday from a six week boat ride...glad to look through my knives and sleep in my own bed. The ebony ancient has more than streaks of brown in it haha. Good day to allView attachment 1163285

Willard those are so utterly fine. Oh how I love the Ancients. Glad you're off the water for a little while.

 

[Travman]

 

[Laurelbb]

just in, quick pic, lovely Trevor Ablett barlow, generously from and practically gifted by Paul @Chui
this will be a gentle carry for me, but it's going in my pocket (slip)! I'm a lucky dog.

 

[Fodderwing]

just in, quick pic, lovely Trevor Ablett barlow, generously from and practically gifted by Paul @Chui
this will be a gentle carry for me, but it's going in my pocket (slip)! I'm a lucky dog.
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You are a lucky dawg! What a beautiful and very special barlow.

 

[MJ71]

Lift link, you inspired me to take a few shots of this one. I think the Antique Yellow Saw Cut covers might just be my favourite of all the TC runs. Best to all. MJ.

 

[Camillus]

Every time I see this thread I can’t help but wonder.

What makes a BAD traditional barlow?

 

[LastRodeo]

Lift link, you inspired me to take a few shots of this one. I think the Antique Yellow Saw Cut covers might just be my favourite of all the TC runs. Best to all. MJ.

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I have to agree, those are my favorite covers of all the TCs. Is that one new to you? You were looking for one last I recall.