The Venerable Old Barlow

[QTCut5]

I can't believe this thread is not more active. I just "discovered" the beauty of the venerable old barlow and now I've gone nuts for barlow knives. Here's a beautiful Russell EO stag I just picked up for $55...unbelievable!
~Q~

[313 Mike]

Beautiful Russell Q...love that stag!

Here's a 1979 Case I just got in today...Nothing spectacular, but a solid old Barlow anyway.

[QTCut5]

I think one of the reasons I haven't paid much attention to barlow knives in the past is because I'm just not a big fan of the side-by-side blade configuration. But, ever since I discovered the single blade barlows, I am converted...I've seen the light, Hallelujah! However, I still don't care much for the width and weight of the two-blade barlows...but as a functional EDC, it's hard to go wrong with a Barlow. I'm thinking of getting a two-blade version and then modifying the pen blade into a flat head screwdriver and adding a pocket clip. Does anyone have something like that or has anyone ever seen a factory-produced barlow like that, by any chance? If so, let me know...I'll make you a good trade offer.

~Q~

[Dinadan]

Wow - another very interesting old thread for me to read in the next day or two. I really like it when something like this that I did not know existed is resurrected.

[royal0014]

QT, do an ebay search for Ric-Nor. They made barlow-sized electrician knives with a bail.
I think those were mostly sheepfoot main blades though. They are shell handled knives,
but the steel is decent. Worth a looksy .. .. ..

[jerryd6818]

This is what Royal was talking about. ~Q~ you're a Wharncliffe, Sheepfoot kind of individual. That should just about check all your boxes.

This Utica Kutmaster may not win any beauty contests (unless they're held in a tavern at closing time) but the old girl is solid with blades that take a good edge and have lots of snap in them.

[313 Mike]

I like that Kumaster Jerry....definitely venerable! You can almost tell by looking at those blades the they are good and sharp..

[Colonel26]

Cuz, I have one just like that, my only Barlow. It is most definitely a tank. Best, heaviest built barlow I've ever coon fingered.

[jerryd6818]

It's the steel bolsters.

[wazu013]

Here's a few Case Barlows. I like the Forum Barlow with a Spear blade instead of a Pen blade.

[wazu013]

Boker and a Kabar.

[royal0014]

This is what Royal was talking about. ~Q~ you're a Wharncliffe, Sheepfoot kind of individual. That should just about check all your boxes.

Yep, that's the one. If memory serves, the bail is just pinched into holes
on the shells, not actually pinned. They also made a full size "TL-59"

And I just remembered, Colonial made a barlow/electrician also, with a clip main blade

Either would be a good little EDC

[jerryd6818]

Look closer Royal. It's pinned on the Ric-Nor.

[QTCut5]

Hey, thanks for all the suggestions everyone.
I also happened upon this one while surfing theBay that really caught my eye:

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I like the blade configuration; it's almost exactly what I was thinking of. Although, at $135, it's a bit pricey for me at the moment.

"~Q~ you're a Wharncliffe, Sheepfoot kind of individual. That should just about check all your boxes."

Apparently you know me too well, JerryD...and you are correct: I really do prefer a wharncliffe or sheepfoot master blade.

~Q~

[QTCut5]

This is what Royal was talking about. ~Q~ you're a Wharncliffe, Sheepfoot kind of individual. That should just about check all your boxes.

Ric-Nor Barlow (Electric Mate) Electricians Knife (labeled).jpg

Yup, that's the one I want right there. If anyone has one that they'd be willing to trade for, I'd be willing to work out a good swap (At the moment, I have more knives than cash...so, trading is my only option.)

Cheers & Aloha,

~Q~

[jerryd6818]

Several on eBay right now for under $20.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... r&_sacat=0

[royal0014]

I have both versions of the Ric-Nor and a Colonial. What'cha got to trade

[QTCut5]

Well, actually, I just got myself a Ric-Nor Electric Mate with the sheepfoot (like the one JerryD posted).

But, I'm always looking for more wharnies if you have any you'd like to trade. Here's what I've currently got on my swappin' table:

~Q~

[MrBlister]

Here's a BIG OLE LARGE granfather barlow
fresh outta the Dutchman Remington mine..
5" haaawg of a britches ripper..
enjoy and HET!!!

[thefarside]

Stephen Oates & Son, it is a little rough around the edges, but it fits the old part of the post title.

[Jacknifeben]

Almost forgot this one.

[JohnR]

Barlow's are one of my favorite patterns, I'm always trying to add nice examples to the collection but the competition for nice ones is stiff and a lot have slipped thru my fingers.
Here are a few, a 1972 Queen, a couple of Colonial's, a IXL and my EDC, a SFO Northfield with a non -traditional wharnie blade.

[jerryd6818]

John, not only do you have good taste in knives, (I especially like the I-XL and the Northfield SFO) you have good taste in bourbon. That Bulleit is good stuff. On my top five list.

[terryl308]

Here are my Barlow "collections?, nothing fancy just a couple of Queen #22, a saw cut delrin Kutmaster and a Camco with the saw cut scales. The Queens are rather unique having a solid type aluminum frame and are nice and light weight. Both have delrin scales. The Queen with the imitation winterbottom is my favorite and has it's tang stamped with Queen Cut. Co. Titusville, Pa. The other queen is not stamped but has the blade etch and a patent number on the tang. Thanks for looking. Terry

[wlf]

That Oates sure does Farside. Nice barlows,they have become sought after.

Nice Rem. Dave.

Beauty Delbert.

Here's the twin to John's Wostenholm,bought it new in 1980.