Barlows does anyone else love them
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Barlows are my favorite pattern to collect and also carry. Always searching for nice condition Barlows.
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WOW O WOW!!
Each and everyone of yinz are showin some/all SWEET Barlows.. I knew when this tread was started it was going to be GREAT!! And I was CORRECT!!!
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I like the concept of a great hard working mans' knife...really only have one worth posting...
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Seeing all these great Barlows is...great.
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I've always liked um and don't hesitate to pick um up when I can. You know back in the day Barlows were kind of a poor boys knife. Not so much nowadays as they seem to be a hot pattern to collect. Here's a few that we're handy to take pics of. Got a good many more id have to dig out.
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I’m not a big Barlow fan, but that old Western! Man I like that one.FRJ wrote:Well, ehem, the competition is a little stiff in this neighborhood.
You guys have some real nice collections of Barlows.![]()
I found two to show for now. I've only got a few more than that.
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That knife is beautiful, screams history and character, and soul. I like that one.bocaj wrote:I like the concept of a great hard working mans' knife...really only have one worth posting...
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Man you folks got some super fine knives. I really appreciate everyone posting their pictures.
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Iman, That Lionsteel is exceptionally handsome. 

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Another 77 and a Freemont in tow
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77 Sawcut Northfield Wharn
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I have been wondering why on what must be the worlds most easily recognizable pattern do so many makers feel the need to stamp BARLOW on them?
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Some lower end Barlows. From left to right: Camco, Henckels, Bear & Sons, Kissing Crane.
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Thats why they call me Barlow Bill-I love them too[image][/image]
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Slow day at work, today...and I'm just making through this thread and pictures. Some amazing knives and collections you guys have put out!
Barlow Bill...you've definitely earned your handle!
Tony (Tsar Bomba)...I'm just going to crown you Tsar of Barlows!
Barlow Bill...you've definitely earned your handle!
Tony (Tsar Bomba)...I'm just going to crown you Tsar of Barlows!
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Tony, Barlows may not aspirate my engine but I can't help but admire that excellent collection and the pictures are top shelf.Tsar Bomba wrote:Me too. Since I've contributed a goodly number of my Barlows to the Barlow thread in the Knife Lore forum, I'm just gonna put a link to my Barlow album here (while it's still working - Flickr's undergoing changes and they want $$$ soon).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/123828810 ... 5407714803
This is far from a comprehensive album of all my Barlows and there are duplicates scattered throughout but there's a good representation of what I've got.
(Can you tell I like Barlows?)
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The Few. The Proud.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Tsar Bomba, I just reviewed your collection of Barlows and don't have the words to describe how impressed with it I am. I suppose magnificent will have to do as my impression. Loving that Boker at the bottom of your first page along with a score of others. Congratulations on your sustained effort to compile such a fine collection. 

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Case USA blue jigged bone Barlow, surprise delivery on New Years Eve. OH
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Sweet looking Case, hows the walk and talk? I'm eyeballing the yellow one with clip point.
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