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Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:19 am
by orvet
I have posted before that I'm doing several knives to take the Oregon show in a couple weeks. I am trying to get most of these knives done soon enough I can post them in my store so that the members of AAPK have first choice of these knives. I feel it's fair that our members have this opportunity because they are here year around encouraging myself and all of the other folks who are customizing knives. I want my customers to know that I appreciate their business, their support and encouragement. Thank you!

This is a long line Camillus #51 Barlow, circa 1960 – 1974. It was in very good condition to begin with but I thought I could improve the overall look of the knife, especially the handles.
You guys be the judge let me know how you like the handles.
Thanks again for your critiques and your support.

Camillus #51 Barlow -Giraffe a.jpg
Camillus #51 Barlow -Giraffe b.jpg
Camillus #51 Barlow -Giraffe e.jpg
Camillus #51 Barlow -Giraffe f.jpg

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:40 am
by Brumbydownunder
I'd guess you'd call that "Kiwi Fruit Green" (?)
You sure have been cranking them out lately ... but there's no compromise on quality .... that's another cracker!!!

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:44 am
by Delmar Morgan
That is a pretty one there Dale . ::tu::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:38 am
by orvet
Thanks guys I'm glad you like it.
Grant, I think you nailed the color dead to rights. That's a great name for that color. ::tu::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:52 am
by Doc B
I like kiwis and the kiwi connection...looks good! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:58 am
by doglegg
Looks like you are going to have a crowd around your table at the show Dale. I am not usually attracted to green but I like that one. ::nod::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:19 pm
by glennbad
I think it looks great! Is that camel bone?

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:32 pm
by orvet
Thank you guys, I was not really fond of green handles but that has changed recently. Glenn is responsible for my sudden affinity for greens. He's did a knife with one of Culpeppers green colors that I really liked, since then I've done a couple in green that turned out really nice, thanks Glee! ::tu::

I thought I had listed the type of bone, but I see I forgot it. I did put the type of bone the store listing; it is giraffe bone. There are a few more pics of this knife where it is listed in my store.

Thanks for reading this and especially thanks for your comments!

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:05 pm
by glennbad
I AM the enabler though... :lol:

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:08 pm
by doglegg
Glennbad I for one rather enjoy your evil influence. ::handshake::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:27 pm
by orvet
One of the things I appreciate about the AAPK Knife Mechanic Support Group (KMSG) is that we are self enabling! :mrgreen:

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:11 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Very nice! You have a true talent. I would love to see that color green, in the shape of a shamrock and used as the shield on a white material handled knife (Camillus, of course). The pattern # could be any of them. ::tu::

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:23 pm
by Jeffinn
How is that giraffe bone to work with? Is it similar to cow bone as far as it’s workability?
I haven’t found a lot of green bone that appeals to me but that one is a real stunner!

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:48 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Brumbydownunder wrote:I'd guess you'd call that "Kiwi Fruit Green" (?)
You sure have been cranking them out lately ... but there's no compromise on quality .... that's another cracker!!!
How about "Dill Pickle" green.

Re: Customized Camillus #51 Barlow

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:05 pm
by Lansky1
Love that mottled bright green color - total win right there !