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Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:32 pm
by Papa Bones
JohnR wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:02 pm
Thank you all for the nice comments, the covers on that knife are exceptional, I was happy to acquire that Barlow.
Another Case Tested I have, pretty nice mark side cover on this one also.
Some beautiful bone right there JohnR.
petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:49 pm
Baldwin New Orleans
Great looking old Barlow. I agree with edge, really like the bolster design!!
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:30 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:49 pm
Baldwin New Orleans
Nice Pete, I like the way that Barlow is curved. Is the handle ivory? It sure looks like ivory. Very nice old Barlow.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:35 am
by edge213
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:30 am
petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:49 pm
Baldwin New Orleans
Nice Pete, I like the way that Barlow is curved. Is the handle ivory? It sure looks like ivory. Very nice old Barlow.
I'm not Pete, but it sure looks like bone to me.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:51 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:35 am
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:30 am
petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:49 pm
Baldwin New Orleans
Nice Pete, I like the way that Barlow is curved. Is the handle ivory? It sure looks like ivory. Very nice old Barlow.
I'm not Pete, but it sure looks like bone to me.
I think you are right David, I didn’t look closely at the larger pictures, it does look like bone when you see those.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:31 am
by GSPTOPDOG
I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:32 am
by GSPTOPDOG
petekuhn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:49 pm
Baldwin New Orleans
Very nice! How old would you estimate this knife to be?
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:06 am
by petekuhn
late 1800s
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:15 am
by cudgee
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:31 am
I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.
You state you have little knowledge on barlow's, keep it that way, you don't need another rabbit hole to get caught in, it is a maze down there.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:42 pm
by doglegg
Lovely handles!
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:45 pm
by petekuhn
This is one I have that I had never seen before
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:30 pm
by edge213
petekuhn wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:45 pm
This is one I have that I had never seen before
Really Awesome Barlow!
Goins list:
OAK (stamped on bolster)
"Sheffield England" is stamped on the blade.
g 1890-1900
I also, have never seen one.
I think the number of brands of barlows is limitless.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:48 pm
by Ivoryman
petekuhn wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:45 pm
This is one I have that I had never seen before
Absolute classic beauty and very cool look. Wow, I like that baby. Gorgeous. Thanks for showing, never seen one either.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:58 pm
by doglegg
That old fellow certainly deserves respect. Glad you have and enjoy it.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:53 pm
by Papa Bones
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:31 am
I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.
I don't know, but it is a beaut!! Gotta love the handles.
petekuhn wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:45 pm
This is one I have that I had never seen before
Just like edge213, I had to look that one up. A very nice HOK (honest old knife) barlow.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:57 pm
by Papa Bones
I added another barlow to my group. It is a cheapie, but like new, and I like knives that are a little different. This one a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.
Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:17 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
That’s a new one on me Smitty, never seen a Barlow double as an electrician’s knife. I like it and wonder why you don’t see more of this? Very useful knife for an electrician.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:32 pm
by doglegg
Very cool pick up Papa Bones. One I have not seen before.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:29 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:53 pm
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:31 am
I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.
I don't know, but it is a beaut!! Gotta love the handles.
Thanks P.B.
I love the fat stag scales they feel great in the hand and are easy on the
eyes...
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:34 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:57 pm
I added another barlow to my group. It is a cheapie, but like new, and I like knives that are a little different. This one a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.
Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Ric Nor Barlow Elec Mate_a.png
Ric Nor Barlow Elec Mate_b.png
Ric Nor Barlow Elec Mate_c.png
P.B. I have a couple of these "Ric-Nor"s like yours also in like new condition. I like the Boston,U.S.A stamping on it and I am a sucker for timers like the "Ric-Nor"s
I like old knives made in the USA!
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:22 pm
by Papa Bones
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:17 pm
That’s a new one on me Smitty, never seen a Barlow double as an electrician’s knife. I like it and wonder why you don’t see more of this? Very useful knife for an electrician.
Appreciate it SSK. They pop up from time to time. Usually from like new to varying degrees of use.
doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:32 pm
Very cool pick up Papa Bones. One I have not seen before.
Thanks Floyd. That's what makes this hobby so fun. Seems like there is always something different around the corner.
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:34 pm
P.B. I have a couple of these "Ric-Nor"s like yours also in like new condition. I like the Boston,U.S.A stamping on it and I am a sucker for timers like the "Ric-Nor"s
I like old knives made in the USA!
Appreciate it TopDog. I'm with ya on that.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:59 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
P.B. I have a couple of these "Ric-Nor"s like yours also in like new condition. I like the Boston,U.S.A stamping on it and I am a sucker for timers like the "Ric-Nor"s
I like old knives made in the USA!
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Appreciate it TopDog. I'm with ya on that.
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Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:27 am
by GSPTOPDOG
cudgee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:15 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:31 am
I have a Barlow with no markings on it. Anyone have an idea as to the maker? It feels to be very well made. Could it have been etched on the blade as was the case with some of the Queen Knives for a period of time? I have very little knowledge on Barlows.
You state you have little knowledge on barlow's, keep it that way, you don't need another rabbit hole to get caught in, it is a maze down there.
The more I learn,
I realize how much more there is that I have to learn...
and then I find out I how little I really know...
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:57 pm
by bighomer
Yeah buddy.
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 4:04 am
by Papa Bones
Re: Barlows does anyone else love them
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:07 am
by Sharpnshinyknives
Nice group Bighomer. All Queens, I think? Great looking Barlow’s.