The Venerable Old Barlow

[Just Plain Dave]

Indeed that is a fine blade on that Camco! Sends chills up my spine!

[woseyjales]

So Solly Dave, no spear on dis'un.
Is a barlow though, I pwomise.

[Sauconian]

Is a barlow though, I pwomise.

Nice looking Schatt, Elmer !

I like those keystone shields.

Fran

[Just Plain Dave]

I would not kick that Schatt out of bed!

[RobesonsRme.com]

Would you consider the Camco to be a Boy's Knife?

Charlie Noyes

[orvet]

Would you consider the Camco to be a Boy's Knife?

Charlie Noyes

It looks like that is what they had in mind.
The back springs were not ground.
I think it was made for a price point and targeted to young boys,
as were many knives in that time frame. I would estimate in to be from the 1950's to early 1960s.

When would you date it?

Dale

[RobesonsRme.com]

I'm not good at dating anything but Robesons and I'm probably not all that good with them, but 50's to 60's looks about right on that little red Camco.

I was a boy in the 50's and 60's. I remember all those Camco, Imperial, and Colonial boards in retail stores like hardwares and pharmacies.

The general pitch was "$1.29 Your Choice".

Charlie Noyes

[Just Plain Dave]

If only I had known then what I know now!!!

Gotta find me a Barlow with a Spear main!

[woseyjales]

Mr. Dave, you in luck.
Speared Case 62009 Barlow in the 'Bay
ends at 11:03PM EST Tonite.
Case sure seems to prefer the 9 1/2 clip version these days.
Good hunting!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pretty-Rare-Old-70s ... 255720d4b2

[Just Plain Dave]

Ain't been registered at the Bay for years now.

No Paypal for close to the same amount of time.

Won't be ME fightin' for it.

[woseyjales]

Well it went to first bidder for $35.
Not much fighting over it apparently.
If you'd told me you weren't signed up
I could have served as your proxy bidder.
No charge of course, just trying to help you
land that all elusive spearlow.
Even though it wasn't much help in this CASE,
I hope the effort was appreciated.

Right about now be a good spot to post a Case
spear point barlio but I ain't gots one neither!
Probly why I got the speared GECs, huh?

[Just Plain Dave]

I told ya it's not just a case of not registered. It's a case of not ever having MUCH $$$ before losing that job and waiting impatiently for the new one to start up!

You know, too broke to pay attention!

[woseyjales]

Oooooohhhhh, I understand now (I think).
When you say " I gotta find me a Barlow w/a Spear ! "
You really really really do mean FIND one.

In that case, only hint I can offer is keep looking down.
Very few knives have ever been found while looking up.

[woseyjales]

Here ya go Dave.
Oakwood Ace in Flowery branch GA has some Case in a 50% off display. Including some lacewood handled versions. I was leaning towards the 49 copperhead but then I noticed the barlow was a spear instead of a clip primary, So.....

[upnorth]

Pretty new ones guys! I like 'em all, but my preference is for the oldies.
Here's a pretty full old Empire. On closeup, it looks like the Bolster stamp was wearing out. I love being able to magnify these knives with a scanner!!

[upnorth]

Even older!! Founded 1876, lasted until 1883.

[upnorth]

Here's a nice, full Imperial sheepfoot, and a pre-WWII German made Knox All, a Simmons brand. Simply made, but snappy and sturdy, and good steel. I retired it, but I might carry it again some day!!

[woseyjales]

Nice oldies Upno', unfortunately I don't see many (make that any) oldies around here.
Must be hangin' w/ the wrong crowd. (po' Folks)
I'm glad Bryan named this AAPK instead of AAOPK so I can still visit.

[Just Plain Dave]

I like at least seeing the pictures dudes!

MAYBE I'll be on the road with a job by late next week....

I'll certainly look in likely places for knives.

[upnorth]

Nice oldies Upno', unfortunately I don't see many (make that any) oldies around here.
Must be hangin' w/ the wrong crowd. (po' Folks)
I'm glad Bryan named this AAPK instead of AAOPK so I can still visit.

I ain't rich folks wosey! I'm just content to patch my clothes and eat beans!
(tough having friends - close ones anyway! )

Having purchased a lot of these knives a long time ago helps also!

[orvet]

Nice examples Charlie.
That Imperial is a newer knife. Probably not over 40 or 50 years old.
It is a shell handle isn't it?
They are pretty unusual with a sheepfoot blade master.
It took me several years before I ran across the first one.

Two very nice features of the Imperial Barlow;
1- They are not expensive.
2- They have good quality steel in the blades.

You can usually find them by the buckets full at any knife show (or on ebay) for anywhere from $1 to $5.
You can get one of the old things, put an edge on it and it will cut circles around a $20 cheapie from today, and it will out last todays cheapie!
Not bad for an 89¢ knife!

Dale

[Miller Bro's]

Here are some for a buck apiece

[upnorth]

Here are some for a buck apiece

I'll take 'em all!!

[upnorth]

Nice examples Charlie.
That Imperial is a newer knife. Probably not over 40 or 50 years old.
It is a shell handle isn't it?
They are pretty unusual with a sheepfoot blade master.
It took me several years before I ran across the first one.

Two very nice features of the Imperial Barlow;
1- They are not expensive.
2- They have good quality steel in the blades.

You can usually find them by the buckets full at any knife show (or on ebay) for anywhere from $1 to $5.
You can get one of the old things, put an edge on it and it will cut circles around a $20 cheapie from today, and it will out last todays cheapie!
Not bad for an 89¢ knife!

Dale

It's a solid handle, Dale.

[orvet]

It's a solid handle, Dale.

Those are a bit more harder to find!

Nice!

Dale