The Venerable Old Barlow

[Papa Bones]

This pocket knife arrived in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, I am NOT complaining that it was in the group or lot and it is definitely a keeper. It is a Sabre, two blades, single tang stamp, two stamped bolsters, 3 1/4" closed, "BARLOW" pattern or style pocket knife. The tang stamp reads "Sabre - JAPAN." One bolster reads "BARLOW" and the other bolster reads "Sabre BRAND." Both blades have a VERY WICKED snap. It's in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT require any cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.

These two pocket knives arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain these two particular pocket knives. However, I am NOT complaining and they are both keepers. They are both Sabre, pattern 629, single blade, single tang stamp, two stamped bolsters, 5" closed, "BARLOW" pattern or style pocket knives. Both tang stamps read "Sabre - JAPAN - 629" Two bolsters read "BARLOW" and the other two bolsters read "Sabre BRAND" Both are in VERY GOOD condition. Both needed minimal cleaning. I took some pictures and here they are.

A nice group of Barlows Skip.

[New_Windsor_NY]

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Thank you, Smitty.

[New_Windsor_NY]

These two pocket knives arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain these two particular pocket knives. However, I am NOT complaining and they are both keepers. Each pocket knife is an Imperial, each has two blades, each has a single tang stamp, each has two stamped bolsters, each measures 3 1/4 closed and each is a "BARLOW" pattern or style pocket knife. Both pocket knives have tang stamps that read "Imperial (crown) - PROV. R.I. - USA" The bolsters on each pocket knife reads "BARLOW" Both pocket knives are in VERY GOOD condition. Both pocket knives required some minimal cleaning. I took some pictures and here they are.
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[DARRELL MAINES]

I love early history and early barlows. Just got these today they are Barlow forks. The one even has a signet seal of a lion on it.

[edge213]

I love early history and early barlows. Just got these today they are Barlow forks. The one even has a signet seal of a lion on it.

Interesting. I've never seen these.

[doglegg]

I love early history and early barlows. Just got these today they are Barlow forks. The one even has a signet seal of a lion on it.

Those are amazing.

[Duffer]

Darrell, very interesting and very unique Barlows How old approximately do you think they are?

[DARRELL MAINES]

I am thinking late 1700’s. Probably english

[Waukonda]

I love early history and early barlows. Just got these today they are Barlow forks. The one even has a signet seal of a lion on it.

Great, unique find!

[Papa Bones]

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle. Excellent snap on both blades, strong half-stops on both blades.

The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.It also has the redbone handles. The blade does have some wear with some scratches but great snap. Did the warm mineral oil soak on it, flushed out the blade well and wiped her down.

[doglegg]

Both cool Papa Barlow.

[QTCut5]

I love early history and early barlows. Just got these today they are Barlow forks. The one even has a signet seal of a lion on it.

Those are VERY cool and unique...I've never seen anything quite like them before and I LIKE them very much. GREAT SCORE!

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle.
The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.

Beauties both...love that sawcut redbone, just gorgeous!
Steve (Knifeaholic) is definitely the "go-to-guy" for the best selection of very cool, hard-to-find vintage knives. And he's always more than fair with his prices...which these days is increasingly rare to find. Well done both of you!

[Papa Bones]

Both cool Papa Barlow.

Thanks Floyd. Just love those Red bone handles.

Beauties both...love that sawcut redbone, just gorgeous!
Steve (Knifeaholic) is definitely the "go-to-guy" for the best selection of very cool, hard-to-find vintage knives. And he's always more than fair with his prices...which these days is increasingly rare to find. Well done both of you!

I totally agree "Q", Steve is the Man!! I already have a CaseXX era Daddy Barlow, so I just had to get a Standard size to make a matching set.

[Ripster]

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle. Excellent snap on both blades, strong half-stops on both blades.
Case XX 62009 2 Barlow_a.JPG
Case XX Barlow_b.JPG

The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.It also has the redbone handles. The blade does have some wear with some scratches but great snap. Did the warm mineral oil soak on it, flushed out the blade well and wiped her down.
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_a.JPG
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_b2.JPG

Nice Barlows . That Sawcut red Bone is nice looking
Going to start calling you Papa Barlow pretty soon
Have a great day my Friend

[New_Windsor_NY]

Received.....

A couple of real attention getters, Smitty!
Congratulations on yet another, fine acquisition.

[Papa Bones]

Nice Barlows . That Sawcut red Bone is nice looking
Going to start calling you Papa Barlow pretty soon
Have a great day my Friend

Thanks JP. Yep...... gonna have to get a bigger Barlow Box now.

A couple of real attention getters, Smitty!
Congratulations on yet another, fine acquisition.

Thank you Skip. Sometimes that's the problem.....They get my attention & I spend more $$$$$

[Duffer]

The bolster says it all

[Papa Bones]

The bolster says it all

A very good looking group of Schrade Barlows Lloyd!

[doglegg]

The bolster says it all

A very good looking group of Schrade Barlows Lloyd!

Yep.

[Waukonda]

The bolster says it all

Great looking group of knives, that's about 7 more Schrade Barlows than I have in my collection! Quality pieces, nicely photographed......good post, Lloyd.

[royal0014]

The bolster says it all

Beautiful line up !!

[Duffer]

Thanks guys for the kind comments on my Barlows!!

[DM11]

The bolster says it all

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle. Excellent snap on both blades, strong half-stops on both blades.

Case XX 62009 2 Barlow_a.JPG

Case XX Barlow_b.JPG

The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.It also has the redbone handles. The blade does have some wear with some scratches but great snap. Did the warm mineral oil soak on it, flushed out the blade well and wiped her down.

Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_a.JPG

Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_b2.JPG

[Ivoryman]

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle. Excellent snap on both blades, strong half-stops on both blades.
Case XX 62009 2 Barlow_a.JPG
Case XX Barlow_b.JPG

The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.It also has the redbone handles. The blade does have some wear with some scratches but great snap. Did the warm mineral oil soak on it, flushed out the blade well and wiped her down.
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_a.JPG
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_b2.JPG

Congrats, those are two beauties. Fabulous red bone and great patina. Wow those are cool. Good score.

Duffer, those Schrades are beauties too. Love the bone on those as well. Great group shot.

[Papa Bones]

Received these two yesterday. Picked them up from our own Knifeaholic. First is Case XX tang stamp 62009 1/2 Barlow with the sawcut redbone handle. Excellent snap on both blades, strong half-stops on both blades.
Case XX 62009 2 Barlow_a.JPG
Case XX Barlow_b.JPG

The second one is a Robeson 512224 Large Barlow.It also has the redbone handles. The blade does have some wear with some scratches but great snap. Did the warm mineral oil soak on it, flushed out the blade well and wiped her down.
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_a.JPG
Robeson 512224 Daddy Barlow_b2.JPG

Congrats, those are two beauties. Fabulous red bone and great patina. Wow those are cool. Good score.

Duffer, those Schrades are beauties too. Love the bone on those as well. Great group shot.

Thank you I-man. Yep, Love the old Red Bone handles.