Nice reference to Mors Kochanski. “The more you know, the less you carry.”
@nakmuay77056 жыл бұрын
i carry my grandpop's old barlow with bone handle every day. i love it for it's simplicity, toughness, and minimalist yet classic stylish looks.
@scdevon6 жыл бұрын
A gentleman's pocket knife before the days of ridiculous "tactical" everything.
@jamesaritchie15 жыл бұрын
A Barlow is the exact opposite of a gentleman's knife. A gentleman's knife has one blade, and is meant for show, not work. The Barlow was specifically designed as a dirt cheap working knife for the poor. It cost a few pennies, but was durable, strong, and became popular because of this.
@casecutlerykid20954 жыл бұрын
James Ritchie yes when it was first made its purpose was for working folk but now they put fancy handle scales and etch designs on the bolster for them to carry in a fancy restaurant
@Lex55763 жыл бұрын
Just one problem scdevon.....there aren't many "gentlemen" left in existence these days. Most are savages, myself included LOL!
@CountDoucheula3 жыл бұрын
NGL though, if someone made a trapper model with a one-handed clip blade, I'd buy three.
@ike7806 жыл бұрын
Great job. It's good to see a review where you use the knife
@tnoutdoordudes4 жыл бұрын
Case just made a year long run on Barlow's last year and they are pretty popular.there is a bunch of other companies making them also.i have one and it surprised me how small it is but it's still very practical and usefull for its size.to be a slip joint it has got very strong springs
@Gogogordy18 жыл бұрын
Great video...good info and super production quality. Your leatherwork is admirable as well.
@Gearaholic8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I try to keep my content fun and interesting.
@marmooki6 жыл бұрын
I have a really old Barlow that my dad found in a parking lot the markings on the blade are Kutmaster Utica.ny made in U.S.A.
@mwillblade Жыл бұрын
I have over three hundred knives, my favorite working knife is my cheap old-timer Barlow.
@DeanO8 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed the history lesson my friend and great knife also
@Gearaholic8 жыл бұрын
+Dean O Glad you enjoyed it! More videos on the way!
@jeffreymossien66386 жыл бұрын
I just bought ( probably one of the last) two blade barlow made by Queen. The clip blade could use some sharpening other than that, it is amazing.
@stevek88296 жыл бұрын
I like the ad for the knife and whittler kit. Over 100 years ago they could market a knife to the age boy in the pic with the expectation he would use it responsibly for its purpose-and practice a skill. I don't think kids have changed, but society.
@brucedavidson54005 жыл бұрын
Pull this old Barlow out in front of a liberal and they'll cry terrorism.
@janetowens72884 жыл бұрын
@@brucedavidson5400 this liberal has 15 barlow knives. Just stfu and keep your political wetdreams to yourself.
@AnonymousUser-bp9no3 жыл бұрын
@@janetowens7288 He isn't wrong. Around where I live, people get unnerved around a Victorinox. You're just an outlier.
@janetowens72883 жыл бұрын
@@AnonymousUser-bp9no i live in Georgia. Guns and knives are just an everyday thing so to speak, regardless of your politics
@tennesseesmoky9012 Жыл бұрын
Still a top notch video showing the versatility of the Barlow knife pattern.
@joshuaraffensperger35929 ай бұрын
The Barlow pocket knife has been around since 1670 and became popular in the US around 1875. George Washington owned a Barlow Pocket Knife.
@gtb27108 жыл бұрын
Great Video........the Barlow is a Great Knife......Thanks
@Gearaholic8 жыл бұрын
It sure is, thanks!
@alexfogg2367 жыл бұрын
I have three barlow knives, and always looking for more classic pocket knife patterns.
@brianfuller76915 жыл бұрын
Barlow knives are iconic
@jamesaritchie15 жыл бұрын
They're also not real Barlow knives. Their legal counterfeits. The only real Barlow is still made in Sheffield, England on the same site that started making them almost four hundred years ago.
@casecutlerykid20954 жыл бұрын
James Ritchie you and I seem to like the same types of knives I see you every where
@trynsurviven24404 жыл бұрын
I find myself drawn back to the older knife styles. I have grown tired of the tactical look.
@larryacord54974 жыл бұрын
The tactical knives are ugly and useless trash used by greenhorns.
@BX1384 жыл бұрын
Me too, that's why I EDC a Leatherman PST.
@bwxbwx64534 жыл бұрын
Well this was a hidden gem
@paulie4x18 жыл бұрын
Say Heah after watching a few videos on pocket knives, I decided I wanted a Barlow pattern pocket knife, A few weeks ago I found a brand new Schrade 2blade Scrimshaw Barlow it's a beauty.
@toml.82103 жыл бұрын
What do you catch with a hook that's 2 inches long?
@GunCollector0078 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@cruz256178 жыл бұрын
Give it to me straight doc... just bought a Barlow for $6, says made in pakistan. Is it authentic?
@Gearaholic8 жыл бұрын
Probably not, but I am no expert on Barlows... I would checkout the knife forums for more info on barlows.
@jonkalashnikov26257 жыл бұрын
I study barlows from all over, it is my specialty when it comes to vintage knives. A barlow made in Pakistan is still a barlow, but it is worth very little. It's like buying a cheap knife from China. Some American barlows can also be cheap too, though not as cheap like $6. Imperial USA Prov. R.I., Imperial Ireland, Stag Ireland, Colonial, and other brands that produce barlows can be purchased fairly cheaply. But since all those companies shut down many years ago, finding one in fairly "new" condition is actually pretty hard. Barlows worth a little more would come from brands like W.R. Case & Sons, Great Eastern Cutlery, George Wostenholm IX-L, and other such brands. At 1:32 in the video, the barlow shown is an Eye Witness barlow from Sheffield, England. Sorry for talking so much, but I hope this information will help you out a bit!
@panzerfaust51197 жыл бұрын
Mr 617 for six bucks it has a high probability of at least cutting un-perforated toilet paper.
@nervousstranger7 жыл бұрын
At least you won't have a broken heart when you lose it.
@timvest81415 жыл бұрын
I have one of those I bought years and years ago for $2.99. I just took it out of the box a few days ago. It wouldn't cut hot butter. It took me forever to get it sharp enough to cut paper.
@szakacselod84528 жыл бұрын
Hey! Very nice video! I like the style in which you present it. However if i presume correctly you took some photos and/or a few seconds of footage from Stefan Schmalhaus' video on the Taylor's Eye Whitness Barlow. I think you should mention it in the description at least. If i'm wrong, please excuse me. This doesn't make me like your video less, it is supposed to be only a "heads up". I will gladly watch your other videos too.
@Gearaholic8 жыл бұрын
I found some of the photos on line..Didn't even know about that video and it was cool! I will add reference credit to that video because I used some of his photos by mistake. Thanks for saving me some trouble!! P.S. There are not a lot of good photos of Barlows out there!
@Lex55763 жыл бұрын
Taylor's Eye Witness of Sheffield, England......the Rolls Royce of Barlow knives IMHO. Their traditional work knives are also British made, and literally indestructible for a bargain ($25 give or take).
@southerncomfort74903 жыл бұрын
Agreed. One fantastic piece of kit. Not only that, one that you will pass on to the fruit of your loins.
@jeffreymossien66386 жыл бұрын
I have been shopping for a good Barlow knife. Where did you get yours and what is the manufacturer?
@jamesherrington56066 жыл бұрын
Huh, really good production value and content.
@davidsiegel98473 жыл бұрын
Barlow is of English origin. And America, even while making knives, imported large numbers of knives from Sheffield, England. Including Barlows (and Bowies) until well-into the second half of the 19th century. US population growth, and the rapid movement into Native lands, created a demand for knives that was not met domestically.
@neglekt_official4 жыл бұрын
That was awesome bro. Subbed.
@dwainsw40765 жыл бұрын
You must be planning to catch a big fish based on the size of the hook. Have you ever caught a fish on a carved hook?
@KnifeCrazzzzy8 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks man!
@townieoutdoors81214 жыл бұрын
Name of those pants dude ?
@ubertoby7 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on catching whales with that fish hook? 😂
@skeetgielen13085 жыл бұрын
I found an old camillus electricians knife at an antique store
@redpillsociety64795 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how well a wooden fishing hook does in water
@malekpinecone1184 жыл бұрын
i wanted to see the hook in action lol
@mayo4705 жыл бұрын
Nice video. With all the comments on "try catching a fish with that..." What people fail to remember is that people used similar fishhooks for thousands of years and we're successful. Fish are not rocket scientists. Yeah it's easier to catch a fish on a slender steel hook, but this line of thinking is basically saying the only way of cutting a log is with a chain saw. You go catch your big dumb fish with your big wooden hook. Just out of curiosity, I've been unhappy with current productions of Barlow knives lately... How is this one? (build quality, snap, fit and finish). I assume it's made in China, many of the original American brands are. I just returned a Buck Canoe and a Rough Rider Canoe (different knives obviously) both made in China. point being the springs were so soft on these they were almost dangerous. I'm looking for a decent quality Barlow with tighter springs. GEC or Northfield doesn't currently make a production Barlow that I can find, and their older Barlows (Tom's Choice etc.) are wickedly expensive in the secondary market like $150 to upwards of $300, Queen is now closed, Boker is basically 90% miss and 10% hit. Even Boker Solingen is made with Chinese parts or assembled in China, and Case is severely slacking in the quality control department more than they ever have. As far as I know, Rough Rider, Bear and Son, Kissing Crane, Hen and Rooster are currently producing from China (someone correct me if I'm wrong). I don't know much about other traditional knife companies, but I know none of the Chinese traditionals don't even come close to GEC. The Winchester you've shown doesn't seem as mushy to me... I'm looking for a Barlow with stiff springs and a half-stop (if possible). I'd like it not to be made in China (also if possible) but if the quality is good I'll live with it. Having all American made Buck knives, I was very disappointed with the Canoe I received although from reviews I expected so. I had better hopes for the Rough Rider because everybody in the traditional knife community seems to have about them for $20 but I wasn't impressed with the walk and talk and action or the fit and finish for even a $20 knife. Any help from you or other KZbin patrons in the comments is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@mwillblade5 жыл бұрын
Bear and Son Barlow is awesome with half ops. It can be had with stainless or carbon steel. Made in Alabama, USA.
@shaunculwell19893 жыл бұрын
I love traditional knives and as a hunter and skin alot of game big to small I carry a big trapper knife. But I work a factory job and do alot of small game hunting and fishing in between big game seasons and carry an old buck stockman my grandpa gave me. But I have never been a fan of the look and feel of a barlow
@mwillblade Жыл бұрын
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@jamesaritchie17 жыл бұрын
I collect four patterns of knives, Trapper, Stockman, Hunter, and Barlow. I also use one or another of these knives on an everyday basis. I use the Trapper and the Hunter during the seasons when each has a specific task. The Stockman, with it's three blades, is one of the best carving knives out there, and is even used by professional woodcarvers the world over. It's my everyday carry knife. So why do I also collect Barlow knives? In short, because I love them. I've been told that the idea for the Stockman came from the Barlow. The Stockman has the same two blades, but has a sheepsfoot, as well. It's the sheepsfoot that makes it such a great carving knife. It does the few things the clippoint and pen blade can't do, and between the three of them, you can carve very nearly anything. But the Barlow is special, maybe because I first heard the name while reading Tom Sawyer, maybe because I saw so many older men carrying it when I was a boy, but for whatever reason, it's one of the four patterns I collect.
@mikepellerin46117 жыл бұрын
I collect knives by aesthetic and pattern. I still have my 1968 issued Cub Scout knife. I'm partial to Sunfish, Barlow, Stockmen and Congress. I just recently got back a Buck 110 with sheath from the late 70s.
@garybrown585 Жыл бұрын
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@jamesHiggin57 жыл бұрын
A history lesson on something with no mention of its place of origin? You managed to say everything about its birth place in the industrial revolution while totally avoiding to say where it came from. Anti-British imperialism has its place but you have to give credit where credit is due, the Barlow knife was invented in England. Its like speaking of Damascus steel and ignoring Syria and the Arabs. Otherwise nicely produced video
@isaazman1237 жыл бұрын
thank you for the barlow knife. Now thank us for the internet you're using.
@jamesHiggin57 жыл бұрын
The inventor of the world-wide web Tim Berners-Lee is English. He implemented the first successful communication between a HTTP client and server allowing me to read your previous message and correct your innacuracy
@isaazman1237 жыл бұрын
lol you got me. sometimes i feel like we should of let the U boats starve you
@kukuri0077 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a little old lady from Leningrad, in her garage. Not true?😁Lol
@isaazman1237 жыл бұрын
what if i was talking about ww1 uboats?
@D5quared915 жыл бұрын
So any knife not a tacticool monstrosity is automatically a “gentleman’s knife” nowadays? Stupid!!
@timvest81415 жыл бұрын
No. A knife has to be worthy of the title.
@jamesaritchie15 жыл бұрын
Stamping "Barlow" on a knife doesn't make it one. A Barlow is made in Sheffield, England. What you're holding is not just a counterfeit, it's a cheap piece of junk made out of ultra cheap, crappy steel. Even as counterfeits go, this one is junk. Winchester knives shouldn't even be considered toys, let alone real knives. This is like going to China to buy a Ka-Bar. If you want a Barlow, then buy a Barlow. Don't buy an unbelievably cheap piece of pure crap and say it's a Barlow when it isn't even made in the right country. And good grief, Winchester knife steel is cheaper and crappier that a plastic knife form MacDonald's. Even for made in China steel, what Winchester uses is horrible.
@PK-mx7nf5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Shut the fuck up
@trentgentry39294 жыл бұрын
The knife shown is actually quite a far cry from the "winchester" knives bought at big box stores. It is manufactured by bluegrass cutlery and is far from cheap. The knives you are thinking of are manufactured by a subsidiary of Gerber. They use Chinese steel. Bluegrass uses high carbon steel, brass liners and nickel steel bolsters.