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New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:28 pm
by robpa
Trying to decide if this knife appeals to me?? Coming in.. red sawcut bone-Bocote wood-Barglow acrylic/-Coral canvas micarta-cocobolo & Osage orange. Dont know the prices yet. I think the red and micarta will be 1st out??
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:51 pm
by Bryan

You certainty can't say it's ordinary. Does anyone know if there were any old patterns made that were anything like this? Don't think I've ever seen one.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:10 pm
by Jeepergeo
I want one of those!!
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:13 pm
by edge213
I love barlows and beer, but this one is kind of silly looking.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:54 pm
by pointythings
Bryan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:51 pm

You certainty can't say it's ordinary. Does anyone know if there were any old patterns made that were anything like this? Don't think I've ever seen one.
I've run across cheap giveaway advert knives with combo blade/bottle openers
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:00 pm
by zed6309
I’m a member of the Barlow bearcat club and there doing this knife as there first group knife , I’ve got to be honest I’m not a fan of a cap lifter on the blade like this , would of preferred a separate cap lifter with a flathead on top

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:40 pm
by robpa
Barlow Bearcat! Thats a thought, if I get 1 I could display it with my Ruger Bearcats!!
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:47 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
I know I will get one of these, but it’s not going to be one of my favorites. What is the obsession at GEC with beer? I don’t get that, but I am not a beer drinker, or any alcohol for that matter. Too many bad memories associated with the smell.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:23 am
by Bryan
pointythings wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:54 pm
Bryan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:51 pm

You certainty can't say it's ordinary. Does anyone know if there were any old patterns made that were anything like this? Don't think I've ever seen one.
I've run across cheap giveaway advert knives with combo blade/bottle openers
Wondering how things have/will play out a few too many beers in with these

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:30 am
by dlr110
I agree with Paul. I love the Barlow pattern and I think I would like one with a clip or drop point main blade and a separate cap puller/flathead.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:12 pm
by 1967redrider
I reminds me of a large version of the trick opening knife.

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:42 pm
by robpa
What I wonder the most is, how many people drink beer from a bottle these days anyhow, other than myself? The more I look at the knives, the more I am attracted to it. Will wait till they have all the handle varieties in the store then maybe grab one? Probably be about $125 + or --.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:59 am
by C-WADE7
Bryan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:23 am
Wondering how things have/will play out a few too many beers in with these
That’s the same thing I thought. How many times have you see a person hold a bottle by the neck while using the opener. Think about that index finger on the opposite side if it slips.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:50 am
by zed6309
dlr110 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:30 am
I agree with Paul. I love the Barlow pattern and I think I would like one with a clip or drop point main blade and a separate cap puller/flathead.
David I’ve not seen the price of the non club version but the price of the club knife is $160 and tbh would be my most expensive pocket knife and it’s just not for me , plus I would want to carry it and at that price it would stay in its tube hidden away , no point for me , and like we say not a traditional Barlow

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:24 pm
by texoma
Interesting knife not sure I have a need to use one I'm a can man now but would like to have one in my collection
Having the blade and opener in one does seem like it could be dangerous for over drinkers

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:09 pm
by dundak
Not a fan. Looks like they crammed every possible request into a tiny one blade barlow.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:27 am
by tomasf
These Beerlows are ridiculous ... but in a good way. I will buy one or two (maybe three) just to have them in my collection

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:33 pm
by robpa
Well, once I had them in my hand I had to have one. I got this osage orange right of the end of the production line. Along with a daddy barlow by robeson w. delrin handles. posed with a couple Bearcats by Ruger. A new model with sights and an oldie original. the last 2 I have left.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:28 pm
by robpa
forgot to add price of the Beerlow, $125 + tax The stag whittler was a bit more @ $217 = tax.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:36 am
by acjnme
I bought a red one, not a fan. Definitely to much money. Most of the GEC's are getting difficult to buy and pricey.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:37 pm
by Rookie
It's a pass for me. Not visually appealing to my eye.
Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:28 pm
by zed6309
acjnme wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:36 am
I bought a red one, not a fan. Definitely to much money. Most of the GEC's are getting difficult to buy and pricey.
By the time there available in the uk the prices are even higher , and many buy a few and re sell the spare ones at stupid prices , GEC are way out of my budget tbh , I do like the Barlow with the clip point blade

Re: New GEC beerlow- Barlow
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:30 pm
by zed6309
Rookie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:37 pm
It's a pass for me. Not visually appealing to my eye.
Me too , ugly , those types of cap lifters was on a few cheaper pocket knives in the uk like Richards , usually on a de scaler
