The Venerable Old Barlow

[cudgee]

BARLOW BUNNY KNIFE.

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[cudgee]

Not to hijack this thread, but I didn't want to create a new topic nor do I know where to post this question, but what is the draw with Barlows? I am not asking sarcastically, I have never owned or handled one so I am legitimately naive here. I see them all over, is the style more comfortable or is it more of a traditionalist appeal?

Everything. The stout bolster, the classic look, the solid construction, the beauty of elegance, the blade choices, all of it. And then some.

Nice.

[edge213]

Not to hijack this thread, but I didn't want to create a new topic nor do I know where to post this question, but what is the draw with Barlows? I am not asking sarcastically, I have never owned or handled one so I am legitimately naive here. I see them all over, is the style more comfortable or is it more of a traditionalist appeal?

Because they are freakin cool!!!
I love all 200 of mine!

[cudgee]

[Yomagn'tho]

Thanks for the welcome cudgee.

I will have to add some Barlow's to my fledgling collection, I love the Northfield with the wharncliffe blade Ivoryman, a real beauty

[Ivoryman]

Thanks for the welcome cudgee.

I will have to add some Barlow's to my fledgling collection, I love the Northfield with the wharncliffe blade Ivoryman, a real beauty

Thanks bud, glad you like them, happy to oblige anytime. Hope you check them out.

[JohnR]

I like these old straight line Russell's, this one has nice saw cut bone.

[BWT]

That’s a good looking ole Russell Barlow John

[danno50]

Very nice, John!

[Papa Bones]

BARLOW BUNNY KNIFE.
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Neat Barlow Cudgee!! First Barlow Bunny I've ever seen.

I like these old straight line Russell's, this one has nice saw cut bone.

Good looking old Russell John!!

[JohnR]

Smitty, Dan, Bill, thanks guys

[Yomagn'tho]

My first Barlow. Nothing fancy nor rare, but I just wanted to get a decent enough example to get an idea on the Barlow type. Right off the bat I like the length and heft, it is just right in my opinion for a pocket knife. Been using it all week and am happy with it, will have to start looking for better Barlows

[cudgee]

Nice pick-up. That is a good one to start you on the slippery slope.

[doglegg]

Nice pick-up. That is a good one to start you on the slippery slope.

[Papa Bones]

My first Barlow. Nothing fancy nor rare, but I just wanted to get a decent enough example to get an idea on the Barlow type. Right off the bat I like the length and heft, it is just right in my opinion for a pocket knife. Been using it all week and am happy with it, will have to start looking for better Barlows

The Barlow is a dandy little knife and a good working size. The imperial is a nice starter. And like Doglegg said, it is a slippery slope. Welcome to the addiction.

[Ripster]

BARLOW BUNNY KNIFE.
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That’s a sweet looking Barlow Bunny , and the perfect blade for it .
Nice Piece Cudgee
Lot of nice Barlows here by everyone !

[JohnR]

This Ulster set is unusual in so many ways, Ulster Knife Co tang stamp, pattern numbers on back of tang except the one arm, both blades tang stamped, later knives only have main stamped, great grinds to the blades, never seen another of the one arms. They are higher quality than the later knives.

[danno50]

Wow, John, fantastic group of barlows!

[edge213]

This Ulster set is unusual in so many ways, Ulster Knife Co tang stamp, pattern numbers on back of tang except the one arm, both blades tang stamped, later knives only have main stamped, great grinds to the blades, never seen another of the one arms. They are higher quality than the later knives.

Beautiful barlows

[JohnR]

Dan, David, thank you.

[BWT]

John all I can say is WOW Salesman samples to boot,beautiful knives!!

[DARRELL MAINES]

John those Ulsters are beautiful. Good find.

[DARRELL MAINES]

John here is an unusual Ulster. Look at the blade pattern and placement of the pull.

[JohnR]

Bill, Darrell, thank you. Darrell that Ulster you have has a very unusual grind, don't recall seeing anything like it, very nice.

[Working Edge]

Here is my lovely Ulster Old Timer Barlow which I found in a pawn shop in Gravette AR a few months ago.
This won't be an EDC due to the slightly wobbly blades, but still, it's a lovely old knife.


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