Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
Gifted this Barlow by my son in-law, curious as to when it was made and hoping someone wouldn't mind helping me get an idea of date of manufacture.
He purchased it at an antique store but I'm thinking it's not too old. Sawcut bone handles, nice F&F, good snap and blades came sharp and look to be unused as far as I can tell.
Thanks in advance for any info.
He purchased it at an antique store but I'm thinking it's not too old. Sawcut bone handles, nice F&F, good snap and blades came sharp and look to be unused as far as I can tell.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Greg
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Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
Great looking knife!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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I don't know anything about Barlows, but this old thread might help:
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... =2&t=37404
From my brief reading, it seems that the exact form of the arrow on the bolster is one of the key indicators of age.
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... =2&t=37404
From my brief reading, it seems that the exact form of the arrow on the bolster is one of the key indicators of age.
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Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
Russells always confound me. Beautiful Barlow though.
David
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Thats one of the Boker made Russells and a nice one to boot! More modern of course than an original Russell.
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Thanks for the compliment on the knife Steve.Steve Warden wrote:Great looking knife!
Thanks for the link TFL, read through most of it and have gained a bit of knowledge. Will have to read through it again to absorb more.TwoFlowersLuggage wrote:I don't know anything about Barlows, but this old thread might help:
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... =2&t=37404
From my brief reading, it seems that the exact form of the arrow on the bolster is one of the key indicators of age.
Thanks for the compliment edge.edge213 wrote:Russells always confound me. Beautiful Barlow though.
Thanks for the info Randy. I wouldn't have known it was Boker made on my own but suspected it was modern manufactured and it is tang stamped Solingen Germany. It really feels and looks like quality in hand.#goldpan wrote:Thats one of the Boker made Russells and a nice one to boot! More modern of course than an original Russell.
I'm definitely still a novice collector and want you all to know I appreciate the education.
Greg
Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
At one time I had 2 of these and the original owner had added careful notes to the bottom of the box including price and date of purchase. Also that these were sold through SMKW and that though the parts were imported from Germany this series was actually assembled in the USA. He didn't have the name of the assembler as I recall, but maybe Queen or ? Those old SMKW catalogs have a wealth of information. Maybe someone has a copy of the one where these knives were sold?
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Amazing what you can find on the Internet with a little patience.I'll see if I can find the other one.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... 1800941547
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... 1800941547
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Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
In this auction Kevin Pipes states they were made by Russell USA.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -440658611
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -440658611
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Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
Thanks for the links just bob. This one did come with a box that matches the ones pictured in the worth point post.
Greg
Re: Russell Barlow (manufacture date ?)
That’s a beautiful knife Gregg. A great gift for sure!
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I sure like it Colonel, a great gift for sure.Colonel26 wrote:That’s a beautiful knife Gregg. A great gift for sure!
Greg
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It's interesting in the listing he also states that the blades are stamped SOLINGEN Germany...he does not explain that contradiction.just bob wrote:In this auction Kevin Pipes states they were made by Russell USA.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... -440658611
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