When I was young and live on a farm; two things were important to have; a $3 dollar Imperial Barlow and three dollar fifty cent pocket watch. The Barlow was for cutting hay bale string and cleaning squirrels, rabbits, pheasants and groundhogs. The watch was for making sure you didn’t miss supper. When someone said cheaper than a two dollar watch they weren’t kidding. They worked fine as long as you didn’t wind them to tight or dropped them. Bareheaded Barlow’s are like them. If you drop them on a hard cement floor and the scales hit first; likely the knife cover will crack or split sooner than later. Hardwood ones survive the best and I broke enough of them to figure this out. I just fixed one a couple days ago I had as a kid. I am betting ones that cost a lot more than $3 dollars still don’t fare well hitting cement any better. I like the ones with two blades. The pen blade is an apple peeling machine. Slip joint pocket knives have one very important advantage over all these pocket clip wonders. They let you have more choices of blades that work better than just one. You don’t need to carry a first aid kit to use them neither. My Grandmother taught me rule number one; for using a pocket knife. She said; boy you keep playing with that sharp knife and you are going to cut yourself. When I get done sewing you up; you are going to know I was telling you the truth. I watch a lot of reviews of modern knives; I also see a lot of bandaids on the fingers of these blade flicking wizards too. I believe my Granny was right.
I was able to get my hands on one of these Barlows last year before Christmas. I am so pleased with the quality. It came hair popping sharp right out of the box......very tight back spring, which I love in a slipjoint knife......and the blade is even centered. Just pure excellence for not a lot of money. If I'd known it was going to be so good, I'd have gotten several of them. Now I can't find any of them. Everybody I search is sold out.
Hiya Paddy :) So Glad you like the knife always very good to see, i agree for the price it's an absolute bargain imo. Just subbed and looking forward to watching more, keep up the great work :)
I picked up one of these on eBay. It is one of my favorite knives. I nicknamed it "Mr Snappy" because it has the most solid stops I've ever experienced. It's actually kind of scary. It's a knife that you respect enough to not take for granted. It feels like it could bite! There's a really strong personality to this knife. I love it. It is a hardworking tool for sure. No gap on mine. I oiled and waxed mine and the handle didn't darken down. I like this knife better than fancier ones.
I received mine in the USA from James and Company. Let's just say that his customer service and response time is second to none. ...rare these days. I highly recommend this vendor. (I'm going to repeat this in a few videos because I believe he deserves it)
I picked up this last weekend, I also threw in a arthur wright barlow and an Arthur wright pruning knife 👍. I'm very impressed with Sheffield made knives at the moment and it gives me hope for the future of British knife making 👍
I got mine this week, I wish I'd found it earlier. This thing is the best value for money knife I have bought in a while, and it's British! I love it! The only problem is it's got me looking at the more premium versions with covetous eyes now.
I tidied up the rough and bee's waxed the covers. With the strength of the back spring I have no worries whittling and carving with it. Whatever the steel is, it stays sharp and only needs the odd strop! Thinking of getting the two bladed Barlow, stainless with black resin covers at around £40.
I tried to snag this one on Amazon, and it is still out. I looked elsewhere they are pushing $50 USD now plus shipping. Be glad you got yours when you did.
Hen you rang this afternoon, your excitement was palpable! Glad you like it. Funnily enough that GEC was mine, ever so briefly at least! Careful what you wish for... they’re addictive!
I have one of these and they are fantastic knives. Personally I think that for the money you can't go wrong - where else can you get a hand made pocket knife for under £30!
Pleased you have this paddy as I love mine ,I was gifted it from a mate who's family have worked there for generations , those hardwood handles come up beautiful with wax and oil, enjoy pal
Nice one for that money! Got me a basic Arthur Wright version just for completing my collection. Never had it on me now I think of it. Also has that firm walk and talk 🙂
Did I mention before that I have an Imperial-Ireland Daddy Barlow? Our friend Tobias told me to hold on to it as I was considering sale. I am fascinated by Sheffield, Rogers, and Irish made knives. You are the expert.
I was afraid you would become old paddy 9 fingers there, the fear of the seven seas! The knife looks good and 23 pounds is a steal for an English made knife! the stainless steel they use is like 12C27? have a nice knife-day.
Another cracking video, can you post the link as I want one please...? Will you be making a video of you stropping the blade and oiling the scales....?
I have seen these a few times, but didn’t realise they were British made! Only knew about A. Wright You check out the Sheffield Knives website, There’s some really nice stuff on there! Do you have any info on Mike reeves? (Sorry if I got his name wrong.) I’m really wanting one of his folders. But can’t get in touch with him.
I just got this same knife in the mail yesterday and I have to say my enthusiasm isn't the same as yours. It was listed for $55 USD so with shipping from the UK cost about $70 and I have to say I am disappointed. This thing has more problems then the $19 queen I got from smkw and it had so many problems that I got rid of it. First off the finish work is terrible. The bevels on the covers look like a little kid sanded them on. The bevels on the bolsters are wonky. The grind on the blade is like 40 grit. The liners are not ground flat and have wavy areas that cause gaps. The spring sits out of flush in the half stop at least 1mm. There's a pin holding on the cover that wasn't peened on the inside and just sticks out inside the knife. There's a big gap between the blade and where the blade hits the spring when open. I can go on and on. It's terrible. I got a nice boker tree brand trapper for the same price with 0 gapping. How can you peddle this garbage and feel good about it honestly.
Just received mine from James and Company. Do not buy this knife sight unseen. The box look like it had been pre-opened. I suspect it was a return because the fit and finish was absolutely terrible. Major gapping on the liners and blade was rubbing against the liner when it was closed. Don't believe I can return it. It's trash
I've got a couple. They benefit from a few minutes of work - smoothing the handle with some finishing paper and oil and rounding metal edges with a diamond file. The underlying knife is solid though. So it's worth a little time
Hi Paddy. Thanks for your review. You paid £23 from Amazon for yours. Hmmm. I paid £30 for mine (bought last week) from Farrar & Tanner. Am I upset? Not a bit of it. I paid an additional £5 to have my name inscribed on the blade. It looks wonderful! They did a fantastic job and the service was great. And no, I do not work for them. Rather, I work on a farm. This is the best knife I have used in a long time (and I have used quite a few). The beauty of it is this: It is legal carry and folding, but my God, this - given the back spring - might as well be a fixed blade. Just the way I like it. More than that, if I wanted a knife to castrate a gnat, this is the one I would choose. It really is that sharp. Not that I have castrated a gnat today (it being a Wednesday). I used Danish Oil on the wood and it worked a treat. Keep up the excellent reviews.
Now out of stock on amazon. They are available on the,Bakewell Cook shop.£32
When I was young and live on a farm; two things were important to have; a $3 dollar Imperial Barlow and three dollar fifty cent pocket watch. The Barlow was for cutting hay bale string and cleaning squirrels, rabbits, pheasants and groundhogs. The watch was for making sure you didn’t miss supper. When someone said cheaper than a two dollar watch they weren’t kidding. They worked fine as long as you didn’t wind them to tight or dropped them. Bareheaded Barlow’s are like them. If you drop them on a hard cement floor and the scales hit first; likely the knife cover will crack or split sooner than later. Hardwood ones survive the best and I broke enough of them to figure this out. I just fixed one a couple days ago I had as a kid. I am betting ones that cost a lot more than $3 dollars still don’t fare well hitting cement any better. I like the ones with two blades. The pen blade is an apple peeling machine. Slip joint pocket knives have one very important advantage over all these pocket clip wonders. They let you have more choices of blades that work better than just one. You don’t need to carry a first aid kit to use them neither. My Grandmother taught me rule number one; for using a pocket knife. She said; boy you keep playing with that sharp knife and you are going to cut yourself. When I get done sewing you up; you are going to know I was telling you the truth. I watch a lot of reviews of modern knives; I also see a lot of bandaids on the fingers of these blade flicking wizards too. I believe my Granny was right.
I was able to get my hands on one of these Barlows last year before Christmas. I am so pleased with the quality. It came hair popping sharp right out of the box......very tight back spring, which I love in a slipjoint knife......and the blade is even centered. Just pure excellence for not a lot of money. If I'd known it was going to be so good, I'd have gotten several of them. Now I can't find any of them. Everybody I search is sold out.
Thank you Paddy for supporting British knife makers.
Hiya Paddy :) So Glad you like the knife always very good to see, i agree for the price it's an absolute bargain imo.
Just subbed and looking forward to watching more, keep up the great work :)
I picked up one of these on eBay. It is one of my favorite knives. I nicknamed it "Mr Snappy" because it has the most solid stops I've ever experienced. It's actually kind of scary. It's a knife that you respect enough to not take for granted. It feels like it could bite! There's a really strong personality to this knife. I love it. It is a hardworking tool for sure. No gap on mine. I oiled and waxed mine and the handle didn't darken down. I like this knife better than fancier ones.
Even the cheapest Barlows with plastic handles were nice .
I have the single blade and the two bladed version of this knife. Excellent knives sturdy and well made. They get a lot of carry time.
Might have to get one. I have the posh Premier Collection one, (Ironwood) so I figured I would get a nice basic one for using.
I received mine in the USA from James and Company. Let's just say that his customer service and response time is second to none. ...rare these days. I highly recommend this vendor. (I'm going to repeat this in a few videos because I believe he deserves it)
I've never seen a knife made by Lee White that I didn't like. Even his inexpensive knives look great! Thanks for the look at this one, Paddy!
I picked up this last weekend, I also threw in a arthur wright barlow and an Arthur wright pruning knife 👍. I'm very impressed with Sheffield made knives at the moment and it gives me hope for the future of British knife making 👍
Oh man! I'm gonna get one of those just because you enthusiasm and joy!
Cheers from Sweden!
I got mine this week, I wish I'd found it earlier. This thing is the best value for money knife I have bought in a while, and it's British! I love it! The only problem is it's got me looking at the more premium versions with covetous eyes now.
Check out Aurther Wright knives there £38 pound clippoint is fantastic.
I love British Barlows. I need to more of them!
I tidied up the rough and bee's waxed the covers. With the strength of the back spring I have no worries whittling and carving with it. Whatever the steel is, it stays sharp and only needs the odd strop!
Thinking of getting the two bladed Barlow, stainless with black resin covers at around £40.
Yes, that black two blade Barlow does look pretty nice. I’m having a serious look at it too. Did you ever get one? If so, any thoughts?
I tried to snag this one on Amazon, and it is still out. I looked elsewhere they are pushing $50 USD now plus shipping. Be glad you got yours when you did.
Hen you rang this afternoon, your excitement was palpable! Glad you like it. Funnily enough that GEC was mine, ever so briefly at least! Careful what you wish for... they’re addictive!
I have one of these and they are fantastic knives. Personally I think that for the money you can't go wrong - where else can you get a hand made pocket knife for under £30!
Pleased you have this paddy as I love mine ,I was gifted it from a mate who's family have worked there for generations , those hardwood handles come up beautiful with wax and oil, enjoy pal
Nice looking working Barlow there Paddy. Good old half stop saves the day, or finger. ⛑
What a gorgeous Barlow knife! Snappy chopping closure, I dig it! Hope you are doing well this new year Paddy!! Take care!
She almost bite you Paddy. Beautiful strong little knife. Keep your skin intact, have a great day and above all stay safe.
Bought one great EDC knife very Robust the price point is impossible to ignore
Nice one for that money!
Got me a basic Arthur Wright version just for completing my collection. Never had it on me now I think of it.
Also has that firm walk and talk 🙂
Good video, very nice ! Was looking at this knife so, happy to see you show it opening and closing.
Great 'cracks on the open/close....nicely done...will order one as an everyday...Thanks for the review!
Did I mention before that I have an Imperial-Ireland Daddy Barlow? Our friend Tobias told me to hold on to it as I was considering sale. I am fascinated by Sheffield, Rogers, and Irish made knives. You are the expert.
Perfect timing!!! I was looking at these yesterday
Yup I’ll have to check them out thanks for the video!
Good looking knife.
Barlow.clip point.wood.love it.
I was afraid you would become old paddy 9 fingers there, the fear of the seven seas! The knife looks good and 23 pounds is a steal for an English made knife! the stainless steel they use is like 12C27? have a nice knife-day.
Agree on the 9 fingers comment. Oh, and the steel is 420HC, like Buck or Case knives.
Another cracking video, can you post the link as I want one please...?
Will you be making a video of you stropping the blade and oiling the scales....?
I've pinned a website on were to get one at top of comments,amazon sold out now.atb paddy
I have seen these a few times, but didn’t realise they were British made!
Only knew about A. Wright
You check out the Sheffield Knives website,
There’s some really nice stuff on there!
Do you have any info on Mike reeves? (Sorry if I got his name wrong.)
I’m really wanting one of his folders.
But can’t get in touch with him.
Its .@mikesknives.co.uk.hope you get him.his tel no is on the site.atb paddy
It almost got that finger!!
lovely for twenty three quid
Seems to be impossible to obtain in the US
Just tried to find it on Amazon paddy, cont find it .
Tis noice!
😳 I thought that you cut your finger.
I just got this same knife in the mail yesterday and I have to say my enthusiasm isn't the same as yours. It was listed for $55 USD so with shipping from the UK cost about $70 and I have to say I am disappointed. This thing has more problems then the $19 queen I got from smkw and it had so many problems that I got rid of it. First off the finish work is terrible. The bevels on the covers look like a little kid sanded them on. The bevels on the bolsters are wonky. The grind on the blade is like 40 grit. The liners are not ground flat and have wavy areas that cause gaps. The spring sits out of flush in the half stop at least 1mm. There's a pin holding on the cover that wasn't peened on the inside and just sticks out inside the knife. There's a big gap between the blade and where the blade hits the spring when open. I can go on and on. It's terrible. I got a nice boker tree brand trapper for the same price with 0 gapping. How can you peddle this garbage and feel good about it honestly.
Paddy you got that on Amazon??
There sold out now Peter but I pinned another outlet at top of comments.atb paddy
If only they'd sort out their terrible website...
Just received mine from James and Company. Do not buy this knife sight unseen. The box look like it had been pre-opened. I suspect it was a return because the fit and finish was absolutely terrible. Major gapping on the liners and blade was rubbing against the liner when it was closed. Don't believe I can return it. It's trash
Maybe the video doesn't do it justice.... But that knife looks really gross :S Unfinished even...
I've got a couple. They benefit from a few minutes of work - smoothing the handle with some finishing paper and oil and rounding metal edges with a diamond file. The underlying knife is solid though. So it's worth a little time
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Hi Paddy. Thanks for your review. You paid £23 from Amazon for yours. Hmmm. I paid £30 for mine (bought last week) from Farrar & Tanner. Am I upset? Not a bit of it. I paid an additional £5 to have my name inscribed on the blade. It looks wonderful! They did a fantastic job and the service was great. And no, I do not work for them.
Rather, I work on a farm. This is the best knife I have used in a long time (and I have used quite a few). The beauty of it is this: It is legal carry and folding, but my God, this - given the back spring - might as well be a fixed blade. Just the way I like it. More than that, if I wanted a knife to castrate a gnat, this is the one I would choose. It really is that sharp. Not that I have castrated a gnat today (it being a Wednesday).
I used Danish Oil on the wood and it worked a treat.
Keep up the excellent reviews.
Lol.great feedback from a true user,thanks for taking the time to comment. Atb paddy