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A few saw cut bone Barlows.

Some Queen Stag Barlows
~Q~

Hey Guys, Thought I would post my Terrier Barlow in this thread also
Kind Regards,
mark

A couple nice Utica Barlows I got from Jeremy (J1890). Thanks man.

Hey Guys, Couldnt resist myself but to post this FRARY "Our Boy" knife. Looks similar to a barlow pattern I know but doesnt have the extended bolsters,,,so likely was just a boys knife. Anyways,,,I still intrigue in finding unusual FRARY Knives. They are tuff to come by. One of my friends has a knife just like this knife but its the 1-BLADE version. Pretty cool huh. I do think the handles are Pewter also & its 2 9/16" closed
Kind Regards,
Mark

Hey Guys, I was very Blessed to meet Mr. Ralph Schulz Earlier this year who was an avid Barlow collector for over 35+ years. His collection of about 350 Barlow knives was above & beyond anything I had ever seen. Mr. Schulz is an Old Man right at 80yrs but acts & thinks like a guy in his 60's. He didnt want to pass away & leave his burden of knives to his Wonderful wife to mess with. Also, he wanted his Barlow Collection to find the right home,,,and that we did accomplish together. Many of his knives are featured in our Book by Mr. John Goins Encyclopedia of cutlery markings & Mr. Schulz was a friend of Mr. Goins(((Mr. Goins accidentally gave credit to Herman Schulz,,This is RALPH))). I was honored to be involved in this Legacy. I can assure you guys that a Barlow Book is in the making and should be here & available in no later than 5yrs,,I am very hopeful this will happen sooner rather than later. I did keep a few pictures to share with you guys as we wait on the Definitive Barlow book.

Right below is a Picture of Mr. Ralph and I together. He is an absolute GEM of a guy.

THE Samuel Barlow that is featured in Goins from Mr. Ralphs Collection. Also shown,, is a Rare Double Fish hook by Mathew.

I do not own the Sheffield Directory book,,,Can someone help me with the DOUBLE FISH HOOK TOUCHMARK???? Is this Mathew Oates of Stannington????
Thx Guys & Kindest Regards,
Mark & Shana

Hey Guys, A super rare Wragg barlow from Mr. Schulz collection. The LAW Barlow is the Exact same barlow thats featured in Goins as well & last but not least is a Scarce Furness barlow.
Hopes you Enjoy the pics!!!
Mark

Thanks for sharing these wonderful tidbits of Barlow history and stories, Mark and Shana!

I am definitely looking forward to an authoritative volume focusing on Barlows. It's kind of my favorite pattern.

Pass our well wishes and appreciation along to Mr. Schulz, he is truly providing a history lesson in the Barlow par excellence -- as are you!

Here's a Hibbert, Spencer Bartlett & Co. OVB Barlow straight out of my watch pocket today. I believe this was made by NYKC:

Here is a rare one. From Brantford Cutlery. The Never Dull Am. Barlow!

HELLO EVERYONE I AM AN AVID BARLOW COLLECTOR ALWAYS SEEKING TO FIND RARE AND VINTAGE BARLOWS IF YOU GET ANY FOR SALE PLEASE MESSAGE ME I WILL BE GLAD TO LOOK THEM OVER AND TALK ABOUT BUYING HEY RATTLESNAKE SURE LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT BOOK COMING OUT THANKS DARRELL MAINES

Please let us know when the Barlow book comes out. I will take 2.
Kerry

Hey Guys, Enjoy the Barlow Pics. A Scarce Iron Handled Russell and THE BILLY Barlow that is featured in Goins,,,Both from Ralphs collection.
Why or who was BILLY??????
Goins says that Lyon Cutlery was a marking used by Maher & Grosh, interesting huh
Kind Regards,
Mark

Here are a couple Remington's an R1242 and an R1240.

Nobody posted any barlows for a while. Any you guys out like the really old barlows

W crown R and early French long bolster

1. Wragg. 2 Furness 3. Very rare Law. 1758-1787. 4 Matthew with double fish hooks

And a few Samuel Barlows

Wow Darrell Maines you have some wonderful historic knives there! Thank you for posting them.

Darrell, wonderful collection of the old ones, really like that W Crown R, great condition for its age.

I've got a few old ones, English and American made.

Couple other rare American made early Barlows, pre 1920 or so. One tang stamped Southern Barlow Company, and the other a Southington boys Barlow,
2 7/8".
Have posted these in other threads but they probably belong here.

THOSE ARE SOME REALLY NICE BARLOWS LOVE THE SQUARE BOTTOM GARDNER THE SOUTHINGTON IS BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN BARLOW CO. HARD ONE TO FIND ALWAYS ENJOY THE ENGLISH BARLOWS THANKS FOR POSTING THEM

Darrell and John,nice show!

Some very nice and very old Barlows on display. Thanks for showing them. Below are 4 of mine. From left; Hibbard, Spencer, and Bartlett, Boker 492, Kabar 1013, and Old Cutler 723.

Some great old barlows posted Darrell, John and Olde Cutler ....

It is so great to get to know you all deal with some of you. And it's good to share pictures and stories thought you would like these