Barlows does anyone else love them

[Sharpnshinyknives]

To answer the OP directly, I have never had any "love" for the Barlow knives, however, I do have some sentimental attachment as I had Barlows as a kid.
Bought at the local service station, from a card hanging behind the counter, for a dollar if I remember correctly. They do fit in with my hoard of pocket knives, because I prefer to gather in "working men's" knives, rather than high-end collectables.

Outstanding. That bottom left one is beautiful. Love the bolsters on that.

[doglegg]

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.

[Papa Bones]

Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection

She and They are Beauties Mark!! Love those red scales.

[dlr110]

Got another addition to my Barlow collection. It’s a Robeson by Queen red bone stag Barlow. Just thought I would take a group shot of all the RCC knives and a group shot of my Barlow collection

Those are some very good looking knives!

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thanks Smitty.
Thanks David.

[WillyCamaro]

Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.

Beautiful collection brother!

And yes, it is a true barlow.
The large barlow is the oldest knife pattern of them all; 4000+ years (ancient Egyptians). My favorite is "Granddaddy Barlow". Thank you Case!

[edge213]

Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.

A very beautiful knife, but I would not call it a barlow.

[WillyCamaro]

Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.

A very beautiful knife, but I would not call it a barlow.

I agree David, it's a very beautiful example...

But I kindly disagree that "it's not a barlow". The barlow pattern IMHO, is the frame design. You can chonk any blade/combo in there, and it will still be a barlow, to me atleast...

Thoughts?

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Another one from this collection that I am keeping for my collection. I just can’t describe how beautiful this knife is, it’s drop dead gorgeous!

Found another of these long slim Barlow’s. Gary Kennedy says it’s called a Deluxe Pint Barlow. The brown bone handles are beautiful on this one too. I still like this one in stag the best. I have one with elk horn handles I will take pics of later and post. Loving this pattern. I think I found a new pattern to collect.

[jmh58]

Another one from this collection that I am keeping for my collection. I just can’t describe how beautiful this knife is, it’s drop dead gorgeous!

Found another of these long slim Barlow’s. Gary Kennedy says it’s called a Deluxe Pint Barlow. The brown bone handles are beautiful on this one too. I still like this one in stag the best. I have one with elk horn handles I will take pics of later and post. Loving this pattern. I think I found a new pattern to collect.

John

[Meridian_Mike]

MAN!!!!
You sure do have some SWEET Barlows Mark!

All real KILLERS!!

[just bob]

I didn't go back and read this entire thread and maybe this has already been mentioned? The cover of the Knife Magazine / Sept. 2021 has a picture of an old Russell Barlow and says Barlows / Quintessential Americana. I read the article and really enjoyed it. Good to see them get away from those covers with the fancy custom made knives. Nice to look at but impractical to use.

[doglegg]

Ssk, those two are exceptional. A great pattern to go after.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Thank you guys. I thought those were so sweet they needed shared.

[Maddogfl]

Those S&M blades are just drop-dead gorgeous.

[Ivoryman]

Going to post this one here. Not sure if this is a Barlow or not? This is one knife from the latest collection I purchased that I am keeping for my own collection. I have never come across this pattern before. I really like this pattern. There were 2 of these in the collection, one is posted for sale in my store.

Beeeeeee-uuuuuuuuuu-teeeeeeee-fuuuuuuuuul. Nice score, what a sweet one. Looks Barlowish to me, but I"m not one for technicalities and stuff. Great score and congrats.

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Received this beauty today from Maddogfl. It’s a Bayes Barlow. I love the bolsters on this one. Thank you Steve I appreciate the gift. Going to use this one all the time. As much as I like Barlow’s I haven’t had one in my EDC rotation, ever, so this will be a real treat for me.

[doglegg]

Great gift.

[Ivoryman]

Picked up a nice lot of vintage Barlows including a couple etched Schrade Cut Co's.

Fabulous bunch. Great bones and eye candy.

[GSPTOPDOG]

Here is an EDC of mine...it is a good solid little user...

[sugarcreek]

I have one of those as well, and it is a good solid knife, but black composition scales are hard to praise for their looks.

[tvic]

I have one of those as well, and it is a good solid knife, but black composition scales are hard to praise for their looks.

But it’s a classic look, doncha think? I like it!

[Sharpnshinyknives]

Got this Tuna Valley today from Gary Kennedy. Green maple burl on this Old Man Norman Barlow. The blade is 154-CM. These are nice but I am a little disappointed. There were micro scratches on the bolster that weren’t polished out. The wooden handles are unevenly sanded with some low and high points. The pull is a little hard but not a nail breaker. But if you wanted one tough and well built Barlow you can’t beat it. I can see this as a legacy knife that could be passed down the family.