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#25 Barlow/Jack Knife

Any fans of the #25 Barlow and Jack Knife? Pictures?

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 15, 2012 at 2:43

I love my little Wharnie!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on October 15, 2012 at 14:37

Nice stag! And a Wharncliffe to boot! Is it a user?

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 15, 2012 at 14:45

Yep, it's a user. But mainly I like to fondle it like a worry stone. These 25's are quite small.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on October 15, 2012 at 14:48

I have a #26 Sleeveboard, BUT, I feel a #25 movement coming on!

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 15, 2012 at 15:18

Well, if you already have a #26 Sleeveboard then you know how small 3" is. Here's a pic of my #25 in the palm of my hand...

I think that 3.25" or 3.50" is a more practical size. But, like I said, I do like to roll this little guy around in my hand. I have almost been tempted to round off the edges on the butt of that stag to conform more closely to the roundness of the bolsters. But that stag is just too pretty to chance ruining it on a whim. So, at least for now, I'll leave it be. I do like the Wharncliffe blade on mine, though!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on October 15, 2012 at 15:22

I like that size of knife. It fits in the jeans coin pocket good. How much wider is it than the Sleeveboard?

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 15, 2012 at 15:24

Since I don't have a #26 to compare it to, I can't really speculate as to whether the #25 is wider or not?

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on October 15, 2012 at 15:32

Does yours have the thinner secondary blade spring? The early ones had the same thickness secondary spring as the main blade.

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 15, 2012 at 16:06

The secondary blade spring appears to be slightly thinner. My old eyes play tricks on me, though. So here are a few views that should allow you to arrive at your own conclusion...

It is definitely smaller from my perspective. And, that's what I would place my money on if I were a betting man.