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Barlow Knives

A barlow knife has one or two blade, a huge metal bolster, and a comfortable tear-drop shaped handle. the blade or blades are attached at the small end of the handle. The first barlow being made in Sheffield England in the 1600's. It was made by several American shops soon after, and has become as American as "apple pie". George Washington was known to have a barlow knife, Mark twain referred to a "real barlow" in his tom sawyer and huckleberry finn in 1876. Barlow's have long been gifts treasured by young American boys through the ages. at least on song was written about a barlow knife.

"I been livin' here all my life, All I got is a Barlow Knife; Buck horn handle and a barlow blade, Best dang knife that ever was made."

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 29, 2014 at 11:54

Reply by Tom Chase on February 1, 2014 at 12:07

Additional Barlow pictures

First: Imperial Providence "Diamond Edge", Imperial Ireland and an Ulster Old Timer Barlow

Second: Canal Street Cutlery PROTOTYPE Barlows

Third: Canal Street Cutlery Barlows

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 29, 2014 at 11:55

Here is a Schrade Heritage Everlastingly Sharp Red Bone Barlow

and then a picture of the whole Heritage Set 1985

I also have a Schrade Scrimshaw with President Lincoln Scrimshawed on it. This knife is one knife out of a five knife Presidential Series Schrade did for American Express. Five different Scrimshaw Knives with 5 different Presidents. No picture, however, I can post one if someone wants to see it and the set!

Tom

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 29, 2014 at 11:55

Reply by Robert Burris on February 1, 2014 at 13:35

Wow Tom, you certainly do have a fine collection of Barlow's. I love all of them. Thanks so much for the pictures, we all enjoy looking at fine cutlery. Feel free to post pictures any time.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 29, 2014 at 12:07

Hey that's some sweet Barlows. I like them a lot.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 3, 2015 at 20:24

Here are my Barlows.

Colonial Barlow

Rough Rider Amber Jigged Bone Small Barlow

Rough Rider RR1037 Grand Daddy Barlow

Novelty Knife Co. NV257 Master Barlow

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 4, 2015 at 19:22

Some great looking Barlows there Charles

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 4, 2015 at 20:00

Thanks Jan.

Permalink Reply by Jack on May 6, 2015 at 20:31

Well, I'll takea stab(!) at posting a pic of my Barlow accumulation. If I get the pic to take, I'll add info. Here goes nuttin'...

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Permalink Reply by Jack on May 6, 2015 at 20:49

Hmmm... I wanted to imbed the shot. How is that done?
Anyway, the crappy picture shows, top long row:
Russell, daddy Russell,Remington,Camco, Ru-ko(Germany),Kutmaster,Primble,Schrade,Boker Tree Brand(G),Kabar,Remington,Russell(G).
Second row: Diamond Edge(Imperial),Western,Queen,Colonial,Winchester,Keen Kutter,Heritage,another Boker,CaseXX,long tail CaseXX, Schatt & Morgan (Queen). The three on the top are: Chinese Kissing Crane, saber, & an old Sabre w/no source ID (but it's an oldie, don't suspect Asia). With the exception of the (G)erman ones, all are USA.
Now, can we get the Barlow group to awaken?

Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 6, 2015 at 21:17