TK's Barlow Bonanza - My Collection of 29 Barlow Pocket Knives

TK's Barlow Bonanza - Let's take a look at my sub-collection of Barlow pocket knives.
RR2153 Rough Ryder Small Barlow Purple Swirl
Imperial Sawcut ABS, Ireland
Imperial Sawcut ABS, USA
02-607 Sabre A.D. 2000, Black ABS
278 Schrade Imperial Jackmaster Brown ABS
280OT Schrade Old Timer
210601 Rite Edge Wood Handle
202980 Multi Colored Wood Pakistan
CAL-163BPB Frost Caliber Black
C2281 Bear & Son Cutlery Heritage Walnut
MR365 Marbles Rams Horn
NV293 Novelty Cutlery American Wildlife Buffalo
NV322 Novelty Cutlery Zorro 100th Anniversary
RR198 Rough Ryder White Smooth Bone
RR201 Rough Ryder Amber Jigged Bone
RR1221 Rough Ryder Blue Smooth Bone Masonry Tribute
RR1806 Barlow Brown Stag Bone
RR2040 Rough Ryder Classic Carbon
RR2041 Rough Ryder Bucksot Bone
RR2042 Rough Ryder Black Cherry Bone
RR2056 Rough Ryder Red Worm Groove
RR2191 Rough Ryder Denim Micarta
RR2210 Rough Ryder Classic Carbon II
RR2249 Rough Ryder Cinnamon Stag Bone
QN012 Queen Sawcut Bone
4383 Kershaw Culpepper, 4-1/8" Black G-10
RR1037 Rough Ryder Granddaddy Barlow 5" Yellow Composition
RR1595 Rough Ryder Granddaddy Barlow 5" Rams Horn
RR2046 Rough Ryder Granddaddy Barlow 5" High Plains
#ThriftyKaniffy

[@jimmyj4811]

You've got to love a Barlow! It was the first pattern that I ever bought when I was a youth (I just found it in the basement, it had been missing for years).

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Very cool Jimmy. Glad you were able to find it. Thanks for sharing.

[@BigRedEDC]

Fantastic collection TK!! The single bladed Barlow and the Sodbuster are my 2 favorite slip joint patterns by far! Thanks for sharing your collection with us!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Any time BigRed, thanks for having a look.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

My EDC is an old Schrade -made Craftsman "Old Crafty" barlow with Imperial Prov. RI. marked blades. Sharp and slicey carbon steel blades can't be beat for a traditional pocket knife.

[@MrBarlow]

Love them barlows, Awesome collection!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I thought you would. Thanks for watching, Mr. B.

[@randyblackburn9765]

I always loved the Barlow , Daddy carried an old Queen Barlow back in the ‘60s and bought me an old Colonial when I was 10 . I just picked up an old keen kutter and imperial Barlow with honey bone handles ,my favorite scales . Same color as your Queen .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Awesome Randy. Love the Barlow pattern in many configurations. Stout smaller knives. Easy to carry, but they are workhorses all the same.

[@leocalabro1114]

That is a nice collection of Barlow knives

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you Lee, glad you enjoyed the collection. Welcome to the channel.

[@BaxtersBlades]

I was so impressed with my frost Barlows walk and talk i order 5 more! I hope they are all like that. It almost has a rosecraft pull!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They aren't bad at all Baxter. Glad you appreciated them.

[@LeSiZmOr]

I carried an Imperial Barlow 52 years ago. I still remember the feel of the pins sticking up off the brown handle. I was 8.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Ahhh memories. The good 'ol Imperial Barlow. Man have they ever made a ton of them.

[@thekynologist155]

PS. As a granddaddy and Nana helping our wee lad (3 yo in May) twin grandsons start their collections, we really dig your content (been binging this afternoon), which reflects a true cutlery aficionado spirit, regardless of fads and ridiculously priced latest vogue steel or patter or gimmick! Rather, you are experienced, knowledgeable and confident enough to feature and compliment a Frost (per above!) when deserved! Our boys may have only half the vocabulary and concepts to comprehend your commentary, but Nana and Papa provide some translation into BUBS-lingo when required, they love your handling and flipping and pulling and rolling every knife!! THANK YOU!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad they're having fun and that you're teaching them responsibly. Thanks Kyn.

[@dannyparrish724]

Nice presentation, thanks!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you liked it, Danny. 👍

[@lawrencefure2102]

When I was a young lad all us farm boys carried a pocket knife. A lot of them were cheap carbon blade knives. They sharpened up real easy and held their edge. We had a lot of uses for them around the farm. I even used mine to sharpen pencils when I was ar school. I doubt they would let anyone carry a knife in school these days.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

No, you'd probably be expelled for such a heinous crime.

[@marybethfields1166]

My family made the first Barlow knives love your collection.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Excellent. Thank you to your family for creating one of my favorite knife patterns

[@sgtgrantham]

The blue denim rough rider is my favorite. But the blades became loose. That aggravates me.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Sorry to hear that, Sgt. Thanks for the feedback, good to know.

[@chaddamron3877]

Barlow by far fav pattern - really looking fwd to RRR single blade Barlow version💥💥👍🍻

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, the RRR is on the radar. Thanks for watching, Chad 👍

[@davidkurle5418]

This was awesome, buddy. You have a wonderful barlow collection! Thank you for taking the time to show them off!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for taking the time to watch David. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Hi TK! Just picked up a couple more barlows.. found this awesome video! Really enjoying seeing your collection! I hope all is well with you my friend! Thanks for the videos!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Awesome! Thank you, John. I hope you are doing well. Happy Holidays!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the walk through your collection. A lot of fine knives there!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for watching KD. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@richardweilandt3315]

Love the Barlow. I've still got Barlows I got back in the late 60's as gifts from my dad and my uncles. Put them through hell with those carbon steel blades, but could they ever take an edge and hold it. I bought my last Colonial Barlow in 85 with scrimshaw panels at the base exchange in FT. CAMPBELL. I HAVE THE SCHRADE Barlow in a altoids tin with other 8tems for a small emergency fire starter kit in my Alice pack.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

AHH YES, the Altoids tin, a very handy piece of kit. Thanks for sharing, Richard. The Barlow is a pattern I will always continue buying. I like them an awful lot. Have a great day.

[@steveg.1502]

Very cool video TK. The Barlow being one of my favorite patterns, I really enjoyed this one.👍👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you Steve. Glad you liked it.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Great collection of Barlows. I like the pattern. Very functional.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you William. I see you recently got the Old Timer Barlow. I think you'll really like it.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@@ThriftyKaniffy it is nice. I plan on getting a few more Old Timers

[@Carlos-pw7nb]

Awesome collection

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks very much Carlos, glad you enjoyed the show. Love those Barlows.

[@Carlos-pw7nb]

@@ThriftyKaniffy oh absolutely, I subscribed can't wait to see more and more. Thank U from Germany Brother.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Nice collection of barlows!!!! I don’t have many of them….. I’d like to pick up more!!!! Thanks for showing them!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you enjoyed the collection. Let's see them RRs Pete! and where are them dang Hess trucks you tease. 👍

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@ThriftyKaniffy oh shit you want too see all my other stuff ok I have to get my wife help film comin your way I can open a store no lie

[@mauzim]

As a man, I have a healthy fascination about pocket knives since childhood, and I have a small collection too. Nice stuff, congrats. Greetings from Brazil.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Brazil, very nice. You may be my first commenter from there. I'm glad you enjoyed the Barlows, Mauzim. Welcome to the channel.

[@myimorata7678]

I admire your appreciation of less expensive knives. I have to guard against becoming too snobby about such things. Your enthusiasm is admirable and a bit contagious! Good vid, partner. God bless.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I admire and appreciate the honesty Imorata. Be well buddy.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thats a little beauty 😍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Mighty nice to say mate. Thanks for having a look. Be well.

[@stuartgross5728]

Finally got around to this one. Great collection!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Hey Stuart.I'm pretty sure it's my longest video to date. Thanks for taking the time.

[@pragmaticcat7619]

Awesome collection!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you Pragmatic and thanks for watching.

[@davidpopen4628]

Thanks John, appreciate you sharing your barlow collection.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you enjoyed it David. Thanks 👍

[@bobbyking3503]

Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing. Several of those are on my wish list. Like you, I'm torn on the Grand Daddy pattern, especially when it comes to EDC. The Rams Horn Bone is the only one I own (of any brand), though I'd like to get the High Plains or Black & Blue.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Bobby. The black and blue Grandaddy is on my long list. I appreciate the comments.

[@terrybest8973]

Cool Barlows old buddy nice

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you enjoyed viewing the collection, Terry. Welcome to the channel.

[@gadgetgus]

A great video John 👌 Lovely barlow collection buddy - hope you & your family are well, all the best, Gus 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thank you very much, Gus. We're doing well. 👍

[@alpine1600s]

Ramble On. 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I definitely did. Haha. Thanks Seb. 👍

[@kennymcelheney8470]

Nice collection, thanks for sharing 👍.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Kenny. Glad you enjoyed the episode. 👍

[@jonlouis2582]

Nice presentation. I only became interested in this pattern in the last few years, and only have a few. I can see why they were so popular years ago. I haven’t found one I’m too excited about, but I will probably try a few more. I sometimes carry a Rough Rider Barlow when I’m working. It gets the job done and if I lose it in the hay field I won’t be crying myself to sleep.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's true, RR are usually so affordable they lend themselves to tasks where losing them is a high probability. Thanks Jon.

[@austinmurry4303]

Love your videos and I love barlows! That said, I really only like single bladed barlows. I'm definitely a fan of the Culpepper. I'd like to get that one.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The Culpepper is nice. Considering the new one too.

[@squatchburger1580]

Can't wait to see the RRR barlow ,very handsome knife .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Looking forward to that one Squatch. Thanks 👍

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Great collection video,you really have some hidden gems in there.atb paddy

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks very much Paddy. Barlows are terrific.

[@ianrosie4431]

Thanks for the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like the look of the Queen, but I've got to get that Queen Wharncliffe. I've been looking for a single blade serpentine wharncliffe for ages, after acquiring the pattern as a silver and mop fruit knife. I knew there had to be one out there somewhere. Thanks again.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Who knew you'd find the Wharncliffe among a Barlow video. Thanks for sharing Ian. Take care.

[@dude28405]

I think the old timer was my favorite

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for having a look. I really appreciate the Barlow pattern one of my favorites for certain.

[@puzzlering1]

Thank TK a fantastic video, I love the Barlow, a great fit for me, easy to carry and has great blade shapes, I have six Barlows, 4 Rough Riders, the Frost Calibre, as you said a lovely knife and an Etsy find, a custom made with real stag handles, as usual you given me a few ideas for future buys👍 I think my next Barlow will be the Wasp Barlow by RR. Thanks again Take care Sam

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Sam. I'm looking forward to the RR Reserve Barlow with the spearpoint.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Nice collection of Barlows. Thanks for sharing. That Grand Daddy Rams Horn would be really nice without the blade etch and shield. Just the horseshoe bolster is all it needs.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

We like them simple. Thanks for watching Andrew.

[@jdnotariano]

Nice Barlow collection! I have 6 or 7 of those.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Which ones? Thanks Pietro.

[@jdnotariano]

@@ThriftyKaniffy The Queen, the High Plains Granddaddy, the Marbles in Ram’s horn, and the RR’s in brown stag bone, worm groove, white bone, and the buckshot bone Barlow is sitting in my shopping cart for my next order…lol

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

@@jdnotariano Great choices. Like you, my cart always awaits with a little something inside.

[@TheMartialist]

Hot damn! Great video!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you like Martialist. Welcome to the channel,

[@csamby1694]

Good video T K your the boy from Craig West Coast to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Craig. Good seeing you again.

[@timwilliams8343]

I'm a little late to this party, but nice selection of Barlows TK! I froze the picture & counted, I think I have 19 of the 29 you showed. I've got the Queen on order from Chicago Knife Works (best price) and I had the very same problem you did on the white smooth bone RR, and I bought two of them. One was a R. Ryder & the other a R. Rider they both had weak pulls! I may get another one & just to see if it's gonna be "Strike Three and your OUT"! Thanks for being a fellow Barlow Nut!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for sharing you experiences. With the White Smooth Bone I may opt out of another if that's the case. Shame about that as I like the knife a lot otherwise. Thanks Tim.

[@timwilliams8343]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Yeah, sometimes problems continue to Persist with some of these knives.

[@joelperri9669]

Man I love these classic slip joint barlows. I remember having the second one you showed, the imperial from Ireland, with the carbon steel blades. Such a great little pocket knife, perfect for my 5th pocket. Wish I still had it. Can’t get any from Amazon cuz they don’t ship knives in NYS. So I’m considering getting a new Barlow from SMKW, as they seem to have a decent selection of slip joint rough ryders and case. Prices seem good as well. New subscriber here, loving the content, keep up the great videos, man!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Welcome aboard, Joel. glad you are enjoying the content. The older Imperials with carbon blades are plentiful in used condition on eBay. That might be looking into if you enjoy them.

[@nameless-yd6ko]

Hi TK, I enjoy your contribution! So much so that I actually signed in to share this; you know that 'T' under the Rough Ryder 'R'? Think of it as a sword/knife hilt, the blade point emerges from the top of the 'R'! How often have you wondered what that damn 'T' was all about? Now you know! ;) Peace and Love

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I've heard numerous takes on it and that's as good as any. Thanks, Nameless.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

The Barlow pattern is certainly an easy pocket carry jackknife. I have a few that I actually carry occasionally. They cut whenI need them to. Currently, carrying a Kershaw Culpepper (large, single-blade) Barlow Knife as a EDC. Thanks for sharing your Barlow collection with us. -Tennessee Smoky

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for watching, that's a long one Tennessee. Glad you enjoyed the collection. It's already grown since then believe or not.

[@neilfoster9517]

Incredible 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you liked the video Neil. Welcome to the channel.

[@neilfoster9517]

@@ThriftyKaniffy loooking forward to more I just started into the hobby

[@slick_slicers]

I love a Barlow and have a fair few myself. Mostly British (40+)as I’m in the U.K., and most of them Taylor’s Eye Witness (30 ish), a small number of USA made, a couple of Bökers, one JE Made, and most of the rest are Rough Rider/ Marbles. The Grandaddy makes a great desk knife. A perfect letter opener! A Barlow is the one pattern where the R on the bolster is OK. In my opinion, Barlows should have a stamp on the bolster and no shield!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks SS. The TEW are great knives, I wish I had more of them. Yes, you are right about the Grandaddy being a desk knife. Interesting take on the R. I do like like my Barlowe to be pretty barren.

[@pa1adin111]

Really awesome collection of Barlows! I only have two, one is I think made in Pakistan with wood covers, and the other is a Case Vault release Barlow with bonestag covers. Looking at all the ones you have I think I want to get some more. I've been looking at the Rough Ryder classic carbon yellow Barlow lately. I have a few knives from that series, I think I might need another.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the comments, Rick. Nice that you were able to grab the Case while it was available. Take care.

[@skcamerican]

Awesome collection! I see several I’d like to have. My faves are the Queen, cinnamon, worm groove, white bone, ram horn. I like the size of the Culpepper, but not enough for the price. Druther get the RRR017 barlow- D2 and micarta and the fat spear. I don’t get the granddaddy barlow, either - too dang big. We need a grandma barlow, 4 inches and a spear blade. I keep telling SMKW, and the sound of their answer is…crickets. Lol. Cool that the caliber is decent - they have a gunstock I’ve been looking at. There are some good Frosts! And some of the old ones are crazy cool designs. Anyway, thanks for the look at a chunk of your collection. Enjoyed it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yessir, thanks for watching. Patiently waiting for the RRR Barlow. Hurry up already you dang boat! A Granny Barlow would be cool. All the Grandaddy needs is a lockback, not all that different from a single bladed trapper. Imagine a cinnamon stag Grandaddy lockback with no shield. Take my money.

[@MountainAjar]

Thank you so much

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

No problem, glad you enjoyed the video, Joseph.

[@terrybest8973]

Yes the frost knives are good some but all the parker frost knives are great very nice like case grade knives

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, the Barlow pattern seems to be well made by them.

[@diverdave2179]

I heard a certain Mr. Barlow would like to talk to you. Wow TK, that is a lot! And it blows my mind that you listed all of them :). Still have to get my first barlow, maybe the Classic Carbon. That Buffalo one looks good to me too.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

It's a great knife pattern, you should definitely give one a try if you haven't already. Mr. B and I have a lot of common likes in traditionals. I quite fancy his great Buck Collection. Thanks DD.

[@diverdave2179]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Oh I will get one :). As for Buck, I have 5, two 110s among them.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

@@diverdave2179 Fantastic.

[@herbertsmith6416]

I have relaxed my bad thoughts on my kershaw culpepper I sharpen it a little different and it works.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good to hear. The pull is where it lacks for me.

[@koke1467]

Salidos desde Chile 🇨🇱🍷

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Bienvenidos KOKE.

[@slick_slicers]

Some lovely knives! I should do mine. I like the grandad dies as a desk knife, principally for opening letters. A bit OTT, but why not?!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I've seen a number of your Barlows and they're pretty phenomenal. Thanks for watching SS.

[@thekynologist155]

Brother, let your nails grow as long or short, and we folks that who have sufficient time to worry about ourselves and not others, won’t judge it! Lol You briefly mentioned attitude toward those petty peeps is exactly why I’ve revisited my high school length faux hawk, and a beard well below my collar!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Life's too short. So why should my nails always be.

[@thekynologist155]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Hahahaha! Cleverly put!

[@ihopetowin]

I have some French knives I use fo food preparation. One in particular I use only for slicing tomatoes. I think the RR Grandaddy would be useful in food prep rather than EDC. I really like the Barlow pattern, a favourite of mine to be sure.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I certainly wouldn't use it for a hunting knife so spreading some mayo on a ham sammich' might be it's best use.

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Enjoyed your collection; but if it were me, I'd trade them all in for barlows from Case, Boker and GEC. I'd rather have 3 top quality barlows than 30 truck stop varieties. I like Rough Ryder knives for carrying, if I lose or break one it doesn't hurt my feelings too much. However, I did enjoy seeing the variation; you've got a nice collection!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Ok, good to know. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel.

[@philbrooks4438]

I just ordered my first bear and sons and Barlow because it has an interesting looking blade , we’ll see how it is

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They aren't the prettiest or most refined blades, but they work just fine though. Thanks Phil.

[@Dmhlcmb]

Nice collection, I wish Rough Ryder would make more single blade Barlows. It’s my favorite pattern after the Texas jack but I don’t like 2 blade Barlow knives.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I'm confident RR will continue on with the single blade Barlow releases. Thanks, Derek.

[@danielrobinson7872]

The barlow is my favorite traditional pattern. I really wish more knife companies would try their take on these old fashioned blades. Could you imagine one made by Spyderco?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I imagine a lot of modern makers doing traditionals in the right way would have success.

[@jelkel25]

I've a tendency to go for just under the regulation 3 inches if I'm hiking locally so only the A Wright Barlow tends to get used much at present. Yes, the Grand Daddy Barlow's, the blades are up to smaller fixed blade size like Mora's and Hultafors so unless you wanted to definitely store your knife out of sight out of mind (probably quickly) it's not the ideal size. If I was camping with pets and kids it might be convenient. I have a one handed opener and closer for wood working when pets are around. I like the look of those Bear and Sons, there's an old fashionedness to them I like the look of in a Barlow.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Granddaddys would need a lock on them before I'd think to use them much. Very beautiful lines on them though so I'm happy to buy them for show. Thanks Richard.

[@kjgas6945]

Thank you👍👍🤠🤠

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks KJ. Glad you liked it.

[@kjgas6945]

@@ThriftyKaniffy 👍🎯🎯

[@matthewrix2164]

Excellent presentation and collection. I only have the sawcut Queen. The pattern was made for my hand 🤣. I have no problem opening the tucked in nail nick it is just a question of adapting your technique.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Awesome! Thank you Matthew. The Queen is a favorite.

[@Mario962]

Imprecionante sua coleção de Barlows. Este mês pretendo começar a minha, mas não com tantas belezas quanto essas. Onde moro o acesso a esses itens só é possível via Internet então o preço às vezes fica um pouco caro. Parabéns, amigo, e sucesso.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Gracias, Mario. Buenos dias, amigo.

[@theprestriedge4657]

Nice....Mr Barlow has a recent video with a RR Barlow with the clip point blade in front I think it was yellow and black micarta RR is getting wise....It’s on my list...I just received a RR cinnamon stag bone Barlow a few days ago it’s been in my pocket ever since....It does have a light pull I think about a four.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That seems to be the norm on the Cinnamon Stag bone. Yep, the Wasp and Tuff Stag RRs switched the blades around. Thanks Prestriedge.

[@theprestriedge4657]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Yes Sir

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

That shield on the yellow Granddaddy Barlow is an acorn...right? That’s what us old timers call it. Enjoyed seeing your Barlow collection. Thanks TK

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I've heard it called both acorn shield and officer shield. There's many a word for the same thing in the knife world. Thanks Check.

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

True, makes it kinda fun.

[@richardweilandt3315]

Yeah them Barlow's are some difficult knives to open if the nail nick is barely visible. I have an old Colonial knife Co. Barlow that is Carbon Steel. A recent acquisition to my collection is a Schrade Old Timer Barlow. I'll take a good or bad Barlow any day for pocket carry.

[@richardweilandt3315]

I've always wondered if they would ever make a larger Barlow, and was happy to Rough Ryder make a 5" Grand Daddy Barlow.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The Barlow is a great traditional pattern that really seems timeless. I truly appreciate a well made and designed Barlow knife.

[@herbertsmith6416]

That jackhammer I used to get for 1.99 back in the 70s they would last about a year.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes Jackmaster knives. The were just budget beaters.

[@garybrown585]

Nice 👍🙂❤

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the visit, Gary.

[@rottenapple6109]

Honestly, a nail nick that hides when the blade is closed really ticks me off. I have patience with many imperfections, especially in budget knives. But I don't want simple use to be a hassle. Nice collection though, and nice vid. Well done!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's fair enough, RA. If I used them all for EDC I'd gravitate toward the ones that were easy to open too. Thanks for the feedback.

[@westbsa7424]

👍👍👍👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for watching West. Take care buddy.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Not seen the that single blade with purple covers for sale over this side the pond, would have been tempted, I don't have a single Barlow it's a pattern that doesn't really appeal to me.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Fairly new, I'm sure it'll show up soon. Thanks Lewis.

[@herbertsmith6416]

I readsomewhere the reason a barlows bolster is longer it lends more support to the blade.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

This is true. A very durable pattern.

[@cobbler88]

It appears that the blades on these have "half stops." Is that correct? (I saw it pointed out on a model or two) I was taught a game called "jack knife" by my grandfather back in the 70s/80s, that involves a knife - roughly 4" I'm guessing - that has the long and short blades, but you can't use knives where those blades just smoothly open/close. The long one (at least) has to be able to half lock at 90 degrees or you can't plant it in the board for the flip, and it will move during the act of flipping it as it unsticks itself from the board, which throws off the scoring.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Not familiar with the game. Some have half stops, some don't. Thanks for sharing, AJ.

[@cobbler88]

@@ThriftyKaniffy No one else seems to be either. But I'm sure some may have played it under a different name. You basically sit in facing chairs, with a plank laid lengthwise from one to the other. It's usually about 10-12" wide and soft enough that you can dig a point in without much pressure. You unfold the blades so that the small blade is fully out and the longer blade is at 90 degrees. You plop the point of the large blade down into the plank so that it's sticking just enough to not move but not so much that it effects the flip, with your finger supporting the bottom end of the knife body. At this point, the body creates about a 45-degree angle to the board. (if you go through the steps it's not nearly this complicated, btw). You then lift your finger to flip the knife. If it sticks with the large blade sticking and the base of the body touching the wood, it's 5 points, without the body touching, it's 10. With the big and small blades dug in, it's 15. Small blade only, 20, and if it lands on the spine of the knife with neither blade sticking, it's 25. Basically, it's five more points for every stage it could stick, from easiest to most difficult. When we were about 10, this could keep us busy for hours. I think we usually played to about 500. I've tried to bring it back, but have had a hell of a time finding a roughly 4" body and blades with half stops, which I'm sure you can see is pretty important with this game. Without them, the long blade opens up more when you flip it, or when it sticks etc. Take care.

[@felinebline7154]

Jack master

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's right.

[@benjamingeiser]

Hey TK! I prefer a lighter pull - any interest in selling that white smooth bone Rough Ryder?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Contact me at [e-mail] and we will discuss. Thanks Benjamin.

[@billpotter7162]

As a collector of vintage Barlow's I just really don't dig the modern trend of putting a shield on the handle :( Traditional Barlow's never had a shield, just marks on the bolster.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I can understand that. I do like a nice clean design as well.

[@lorenray9479]

Lol workaday fingers need nails. Lildog agrees!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Despute, the digs, they are useful, lorenray. Thanks.

[@duybear4023]

Who sings your favorite version of the Barlow Knife song?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I didn't think there were any words to the song, just an instrumental. Can't say I have a favorite. Thanks Duy.

[@billyjohnson2495]

Nice collection, plenty of history with Barlows and just a classy knife. George Washington carried one.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

George musta been a smart dude. One of my favorite patterns.

[@billyjohnson2495]

George Washington was very smart and a great warrior.

[@Dmhlcmb]

😂😂😂 I also keep a longer thumb nail. Left side in my case.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks good to know I'm not the only one.

[@mathewgoebel4078]

You get older you might like a Later Pull someday?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Well I'm no spring chicken, but I still prefer a firm lockup. Thanks Matthew.

[@herbertsmith6416]

I figured that why your finger nail was grown out.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I've had some complaints about it. Oh well.