Barlow Knives, Collection and Pattern Overview.

[@davidkurle5418]

Wonderful collection! Thanks for taking the time to show us all of these, Joe.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks bud, glad you like my barlow presentation lol.👍

[@jamesiddon5812]

That Queen is really special. I have never seen its like. Thanks for great video.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks, I haven't even seen one like it either....

[@05generic]

Joe you have some really interesting pieces in your Barlow collection. Thanks for showing.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks, glad you liked taking a look at them. I think the Queen is really unique.👍

[@The2808erik]

Thank you for making the time for videos between your work. That Model with the scrimshaw is absolutely beautiful, what an object.

[@MesserHQ]

No problem, I enjoy it👍 The Marbles is cool for sure. Each different pattern in that series had a different scrimshaw scene, they are pretty cool

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Just a great collection mate really enjoyed seeing it.ill do my stockman video this week.atb paddy

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks bud, yeah the barlow is one of my favorite patterns.

[@johndagostino2451]

@@MesserHQ mine too I use mine alot to carve useful stuff they are a work horse great tools I only have 3 Barlow pocket knives a rough rider jigged bone and a shrade and an imperial hell. I even made a neck pouch to edc my knife as most fall out pocket. Greetings from the uk I subscribe 🇬🇧👍🇮🇹🐾🦊🍀

[@PJ_Grateful]

*Impressive collection barlows Joe* 👍 excellent for the pocket. Great comparison. Cheers👋

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks bud, has taken a few years to get all these😍

[@knifetex]

Nice selection! I really like that Böker 150th anniversary.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks bud, yeah im glad I was able to snatch one up. Böker in general makes a very good Barlow imo👍

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Ok I’m gettin mad now lol I can’t keep up I can’t believe I almost missed this video!!!!!! I have my bell on who knows anyway man dude your holdin out on me with the barlows........ Joe that’s one pattern I have to work on I don’t have many and I love them!!!!!! I can’t have them all and I try!!!!!! Lol thanks Joe great pieces as usual!!!!!!! That keen cutter is hot!!!!!!

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah, sometimes notifications can be wierd, no worries, glad you got to see my vid. 🤘

[@shadeshiest22]

Amazing collection! You should add an xseries Pena Barlow(or actual custom if you got money!) to your collection as the quintessential modern day Barlow! It would fit right in with these classics

[@Rancherinaz]

Man ! This make me want to go on the hunt for Keen Kutters . And some Grand Daddy Barlows .

[@MesserHQ]

Look up a keen kutter crown jack...😍😍😍

[@MJM804]

The last one is cool 😎

[@jamesstraub4981]

Great collection and video. Love Barlow's and learning more about them, thanks for sharing.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks for watching, yeah I love Barlow knives as well. Some of the vintage american ones out there are outstanding 👏

[@andrewnawarycz3026]

Love the collection.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks, i would really like to add more vintage American for sure!

[@andrewnawarycz3026]

Go multi national and try a couple of UK Barlow's. All the best Joe

[@MesserHQ]

I had a A. Write and loved it. I would like to check out a Taylor's Eye Witness at some point as well.

[@unreach404]

@@MesserHQ Was going to ask where the A Wright knife was! I have one in the mail myself.

[@MesserHQ]

@@unreach404 well, I gave it away to a freind....but i will get another sheffield barlow at some point.

[@henrygiha9406]

Awesome collection and excellent presentation! One fantastic Barlow is missing: Taylor's Eye Witness Premier Collection Single Blade BARLOW Messer / Ironwood Griff, (Hergestellt in Sheffield (England)

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah i want to get one eventually...I would love to buy one in England if the lockdown would ever end lol.

[@annmarie9196]

Very nice collection. I have a camillus granddaddy barlow from the 1960s. I believe you can still pick them up for a reasonable price.

[@MesserHQ]

Thanks, and ill have to start looking for one👍

[@michellehansen1563]

Thanks for sharing your Barlow collection. I collect them also. The gec barlows are just priced out of my range but I did get my hands on the Lion steel models. You didn’t show any Case Barlows.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah GEC prices have gotten really crazy recently....And, well I don't have a Case Barlow at the moment.

[@Messerjocke90]

I love that 1959 keen cutter 👌. I think the only thing that is higher on my bucket list than a gec /Northwoods /Northfield is a really really old knife 👌.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah man, its currently my favorite barlow in out of the group. Yeah there are some great vinrage knives out there.

[@bdh3949]

You have some impressive looking knives in your collection of Barlows Joe. The TC one with the Bonilla Burl covers is exquisite and would make an excellent gentlemen’s barlow. As for defining barlow knives I think any similarly shaped traditional with a strong bolster at the pivot is called a barlow these days. I have a small Japanese “Gentlemen’s Barlow” (loosely translated) that is squared off and has a small bolster (whereby knives this small at 2.5” would not usually need a bolster) and I guess therefore called a barlow. BTW the smaller secondary blade in it are scissors, lol. After seeing your fantastic Barlow collection I need to look at Bokers and vintage US made barlows.. I think TC’s will be out of reach for me hereafter anyway. Thanks for showing us Joe.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah ive even seen sheffield "barlows" without a long bolster, just went off Levine's definition to make it easier on myself😊 there really are some great looking vintage barlows, a lot more I want to pick up. Thanks bud, keep me updated on your package.

[@felinebline7154]

Nice job. I prefer 3 pin Barlows.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Obadiah Barlow supposedly designed the pattern around 1670 in Sheffield England. That makes them an old, old pattern. You might be on the spot considering the north was full of Quakers and the Southern states had a more diverse population. I have one Imperial Barlow I bought in 1970 it cost $3.50 and is a shell model. The newest one I have is Winchester Bullet model made in China of course; but is a real nice one for the price. I decide to order a Taylors Eye Witness Buffalo Horn Barlow to get the real deal. Or a close facsimile of an English style Barlow. They have an enlarged handle; I liked the looks of. Some of Obadiah Barlow’s family moved to The United States and the story goes joined with the Case Brothers at some point. You can find more if you google it. You got to watch this video made by Stefan Schmalhaus. He is from your neighborhood; it might cost you some money if you do. I order one after watching the video. I can’t believe you didn’t know about Stefan Schmalhaus. Once you see the quality videos he makes on knives; you will want watch all of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2ird6d6mLFnsJI

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah i used to have an A. Write Barlow from Sheffield and I loved the swelled handle, felt great in the hand. I guess Im a southern boy then, cause I love fancy bolsters 😍 yeah, yeah I am always looking to add new barlows to the collection, lots👍

[@MesserHQ]

And yes Stefan makes wonderful videos.

[@cctvspystore]

That Queen integral aluminum speaks to me

[@MesserHQ]

Its a really interesting knife for sure.

[@abarkcanoe]

Have looked so long for a TC Barlow sheepsfoot with ebony. So hard to find.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah they get gobbled up and hoarded. Its a great pattern if you ever get your hands on one👌

[@abarkcanoe]

@@MesserHQ For now content with my TC Barlow ebony spear point but sheepfoot is my grail. Someday. My edc lately is a ‘44 Camillus USCG rigger’s knife which has a single, very stout sheepfoot. Great weight/ balance and blade. Frequently on eBay. Cheers.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah I have let a few go over the years....

[@johnbanco862]

Its true in the south..its differnt.there. hawk bills up north..called razor backs down south..poplar hunting knife to.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah like I said, I have read it a couple times...I guess i have southern taste😀

[@johnbanco862]

@@MesserHQ yes u do sir!..god bless..god bless alabama sir.

[@dennishein2812]

Barlow’s, Stockmans and trappers are the best in my opinion.

[@MesserHQ]

I don't have a lot of trappers to be honest, probably only 2 or 3 of the two bladed varieties. I may have to.get some more👍

[@Zen_Ali_123]

I collect Boker Barlows, but I gotta say, the Taylor's Eye Witness Sheffield Barlows by Lee White are incomparable.

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Love the Keen Kutter

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah, i have had an A. Write before and im sure ill get a Taylor's Eye witness sooner or later.

[@MesserHQ]

Yeah man the Keen Kutter is an amazing piece.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

No you don’t lol hahahahah just playin

[@Zen_Ali_123]

@@jerseyknifeguy6382 don't make me come up there, boy

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Sell me the keen kutter!!!!!!😀

[@MesserHQ]

Sorry bud, not gonna happen👌

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@MesserHQ hahaha I tryed!!!!😬