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Quick review, Bear & Son barlow
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am
by keithw
I just received a new Bear & Son barlow and thought I would share my first impressions.
It's about 3.875 closed, round 4th generation shield, with a sheepsfoot blade.
It has a nice swedge on the carbon steel blade with a long pull and half stop.
It has a hard snap, both ways.
No gaps at all between the backspring and liners.
The blade is perfectly centered, no wobble.
Pins are flush.
Overall I am very impressed.
The only thing I would change is that I would like the blade to be a little lower (not as tall at the end) but that's being picky.
I prefer carbon steel and this is my first Bear CS, so I'm going to carry a while.
Thanks!
Re: Quick review, Bear & Son barlow
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 2:20 am
by cudgee
keithw wrote: ↑Fri Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am
I just received a new Bear & Son barlow and thought I would share my first impressions.
It's about 3.875 closed, round 4th generation shield, with a sheepsfoot blade.
It has a nice swedge on the carbon steel blade with a long pull and half stop.
It has a hard snap, both ways.
No gaps at all between the backspring and liners.
The blade is perfectly centered, no wobble.
Pins are flush.
Overall I am very impressed.
The only thing I would change is that I would like the blade to be a little lower (not as tall at the end) but that's being picky.
I prefer carbon steel and this is my first Bear CS, so I'm going to carry a while.
Thanks!
Nice looking covers.
Re: Quick review, Bear & Son barlow
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 3:12 am
by Reverand
keithw wrote: ↑Fri Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am
I just received a new Bear & Son barlow and thought I would share my first impressions.
It's about 3.875 closed, round 4th generation shield, with a sheepsfoot blade.
It has a nice swedge on the carbon steel blade with a long pull and half stop.
It has a hard snap, both ways.
No gaps at all between the backspring and liners.
The blade is perfectly centered, no wobble.
Pins are flush.
Overall I am very impressed.
The only thing I would change is that I would like the blade to be a little lower (not as tall at the end) but that's being picky.
I prefer carbon steel and this is my first Bear CS, so I'm going to carry a while.
Thanks!
I saw some of that style at their sale last weekend, but didn't pull the trigger on one. I do love that Sheepsfoot blade!
I have quite a few of their knives, and do not doubt that you will continue to love it.
Re: Quick review, Bear & Son barlow
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 3:49 am
by rea1eye
Nice review. Very good looking knife. Enjoy it!
Bob