The Venerable Old Barlow

This forum is dedicated to the discussion and display of old knives. The rich history of all the many companies that made them through the early years will be found here as well as many fine examples of the cutlers art. Share pictures of your old knives and your knowledge here!
Post Reply
ludwig26
Posts: 375
Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:47 am

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by ludwig26 »

Picked this Tested daddy up today. You guys
Are posting some great knives. Keep it up.
This is a great education.
Kerry
Attachments
462AEE5B-744A-4119-916B-9A2EFB47DA76.jpeg
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

This knife sold on ebay Jan 11 2017. Did any of you all buy this or know who bought it. Or does anyone have one of these for sale
Attachments
IMG_1193.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

I forgot to mention that the Frary Boss Barlow is the actual knife that is on the cover of John Goins book
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Nice bunch of barlows shown! I don’t have any new ones to share. ☹️
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Seems like a Keen Kutter kind of night.
K2881. Spear blade
K2881 1/4. Rare Spey blade
K2881 1/2. Razor blade
K2881 3/4. Clip blade
Attachments
IMG_1194.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Keen Kutter.
828. Clip blade
829. Spear blade
Attachments
IMG_1195.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Keen Kutter Daddy's both clip and spear blades
One spear blade marked Simmons Hardware Co.
One pick none daddy
Attachments
IMG_1196.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Keen Kutter round bolsters. Razor blade and spear blade
Attachments
IMG_1197.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Keen Kutter large frame step down bolsters. Pick bone clip blade
Attachments
IMG_1199.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Rare little barlow marked Simmons Boss
Attachments
IMG_1198.JPG
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

Keen Kutter display box.
Keen Kutter countertop show case
Attachments
IMG_1200.JPG
IMG_1201.JPG
Top
User avatar
royal0014
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 6321
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:21 pm
Location: ♥Sweet Home Alabama♥

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by royal0014 »

:shock:

Some beautiful knives you're showing DM !
Chris
i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
Top
User avatar
danno50
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3667
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:05 am
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by danno50 »

Wowza!!!!, Darrell, fantastic collection of old barlows, and all those Keen Kutters to boot!! ::tu:: ::tu:: Any chance of more photos of the Keen Kutter countertop display case( maybe in the Keen Kutter thread)? Ludwig26, good looking tested daddy barlow! ::tu:: Also some nice ones posted by OLDE CUTLER! ::tu::
Dan
Dan
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Darrell, you made me want to play with my Barlows. I don't think I have had these out of their display to photo by themselves, always in a group shot..

Up first.

Labelle Spear Master 2 Blade
Attachments
DSCN5479.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Labelle 3 Blade
Attachments
DSCN5480.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

S&A Co. New York with Centaur Etch
Attachments
DSCN5481.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

McL Hdwe. Co. WAKO
Attachments
DSCN5482.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Terrier Cutlery
Attachments
DSCN5494.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Western States
Attachments
DSCN5495.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Miller Bros. USA
Attachments
DSCN5497.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Farm Life (Made by Winchester)
Attachments
DSCN5498.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

ONB Barlow Germany (Curved Frame)
Attachments
DSCN5499.JPG
Top
Sanders Knives
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 am
Location: Southern Indiana

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by Sanders Knives »

Adolphus Cutlery Co. St. Louis made in Sheffield with Pearl Handles
Attachments
DSCN5500.JPG
DSCN5502.JPG
Top
User avatar
danno50
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 3667
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:05 am
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by danno50 »

Beautiful bunch of old and rare barlows, Sander Knives! ::tu:: ::tu:: I really like the bolsters stamps on the La Belles and the Miller Bros., and the bolster on the Adpolphus is unique. That three blade La Belle is pretty special as well.
Dan
Dan
Top
DARRELL MAINES
Posts: 85
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:14 am
Location: KENTUCKY
Contact:
Contact DARRELL MAINES

Re: The Venerable Old Barlow

Post by DARRELL MAINES »

now that it's off the wall maybe we can talk
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days”