The Venerable Old Barlow

[Rockman0]

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

Darrell you have an amazing collection of Keen Kutter barlows

[Rockman0]

ONB Barlow Germany (Curved Frame)

Keep em coming Sanders we know you have a ton more old fine barlows

[Sanders Knives]

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

I already put it back up Darrell. I was afraid you might walk through the door

[DARRELL MAINES]

GUESS I WILL JUST TURN THE TRUCK AROUND AND GO HOME

[JohnR]

Great bunch of Barlow's Darell and Matt, always love seeing the old ones and the vast variety of vintage Barlow's.

You guys may find this one interesting, I have always associated the ONB stamp with German made knives but I found this Barlow with an ONB bolster and tang stamped Furness England.

[upnorth]

Darrell and Mr. Sanders, you both have amazing collections of Barlows!!
Thanks for showing them!!

[DARRELL MAINES]

Hey John R wonderful ONB you have I absolutely love the old long bolster English Barlows. One must remember that the Barlow was the cheapest made knife going. I am thouroughly convinced from seeing all the blade variations that there was no rime or reason to putting these things together. I think they used whatever parts they had to get them out the door The rest of you chime in here if you want. I am always looking for info and marks I have never seen before Here are a few for you viewing pleasure. You all will soon learn that I have a great passion for barlows and hope someday to do a book

ATB. Just marked Sheffield
MF&S marked 1780 on main blade and Charles Furness on the little blade. Only Charles Furness blade I have ever seen.
ONB. First one Furness Sheffield
ONB second one marked Matthew with touch marks
Oak Sheffield
AFC. Frasure & co. Sheffield
M&S. Madden & Sons Sheffield
B4 Any. F Ward Sheffield

[DARRELL MAINES]

RockmanO. Found one more Keen Kutter I had forgotten about

[DARRELL MAINES]

JohnR some reason photo did not load I will try agaio

[Rockman0]

RockmanO. Found one more Keen Kutter I had forgotten about

That looks MINT! Those minty old EC Simmons barlow Keen Kutters hit all my buttons! Thanks for sharing

[Rockman0]

JohnR some reason photo did not load I will try agaio

Love the variety of bolster stamps found in barlows ! Thanks for posting

[JohnR]

Darrell, you really have put together a great collection of old Barlows, love seeing them.

Added these 2 this week, a nice Wostenholm with a spey main and very nice jigging and a Camillus with a rounded sheepsfoot and very nice saw cut.

[DARRELL MAINES]

LOOKIN GOOD JOHN R LOVE THAT SPEY IXL

[DARRELL MAINES]

LOOKIN GOOD JOHN R LOVE THAT SPEY IXL

[ludwig26]

I’m starting to organize some of my collection
. Here are the Case Barlow’s.
Kerry

[DARRELL MAINES]

Kerry. Sure a good lookin bunch of cases

[LongBlade]

Darrell - nice knives !

[DARRELL MAINES]

Case Select Mammoth ivory
Case Select pearl XX bolster
Case MM barlows

[QTCut5]

That Mammoth Grandaddy Barlow is a showstopper right there, Mr. MAINES. Beautimous!

Bulldog Brand Caramel Swirl Acrylic

~Q~

[Quick Steel]

Darrell: Wonderful Barlows. The Mammoth of course, but the MOP also looks great on your Barlow.

Q: The acrylic gives a very rich look to that fine Bulldog, a favorite brand.

[QTCut5]

Thanks, Garry.
I know you'll appreciate this:
The reason I bought this particular Bulldog Barlow is because it reminds me of my recently departed companion, Lehua.

~Q~

[Quick Steel]

Aw, So sorry you lost the beautiful Lehua. They are a wonderful, colorful, match.

[edge213]

Ulster pre 1942. Thanks to Jeremy (J1890)

[edge213]

York Cutlery.
York-dutch Barlow on bolster.

[Rockman0]

Old Taylor's eye witness