All About Pocket Knives

Maddogfl wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:52 pm 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.

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

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.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:03 pm 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.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:03 pm 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!

Thanks Smitty.
Thanks David.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm 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!

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm 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.

edge213 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:39 am

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm 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?

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.

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:19 am 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

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

All real KILLERS!!

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.

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

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

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

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:06 pm 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.

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.

Great gift.

JohnR wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:14 pm Picked up a nice lot of vintage Barlows including a couple etched Schrade Cut Co's.

Fabulous bunch. Great bones and eye candy.

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

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.

sugarcreek wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:32 pm 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!

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.