Thanks for sharing these GREAT knives. BTW I really like the introduction background music compared to the original music. However the picture of Rasmussen and the fire still kinda creeps me out! 😅
I do like old knives. The only problem I have is the damage really old knives have because I am a fixer. I'm always thinking how can I fix or improve that. At the same time, I am collector of many old things and know that "as-is," is oftentimes better than refurbishing.
If you were a collector in the 70s, the rule was non-abrasive cleaning only. If you're talking about a rare, highly valuable knife, I think that's true. But knife collecting has changed, and collectors now a day's want and pay premium prices for knives that have been renovated. I think you can clean up your knives, but to maintain the value, it should be a valid repair. If you're replacing a broken blade, the replacement should be from the same company, model, and era of the original. These are known as valid repairs or authorized refurbishment. Those can actually increase the value. I clean up my knives but don't for instance grind the blades perfect again. A collector can see the original wear on the knife and determine it's genuine and not a Frankenstein. To each his own, though. I like to put the original shine back,where some folks like the tiner. Nice talking to you. 🙂
Feel like I learned something on this one, thanks! I get stumped on one er now and then . Would you have any problem with me sending pictures and questions through email?
I am not saying your definition of a sleeve board is is not correct but I never considered a Barlow as one. I also have to question any knife given that definition of a sleeve board so slight in difference you have to measure it. If you see a Barlow and cannot identify it instantly, it is not a Barlow to me. Some of the knives from the UK are good examples of knives not being Barlow knives and call Barlow knives. They can call them what they want, but I am not buying them. That goes for sleeve boards just the same. People now days want you change the definition of a man and a woman and I am not buying that BS either.😆😅🤣
I misidentified the sleeveboard for years. I had it in my head it was a pen knife pattern. A whittler is a special pattern, but it can come as an equal end, sleeveboard, warrencliff, swell center, and even a congress pattern. And so a barlow is a specific pattern with an enlarged bolster but can come in deferent shape. Most folks would know or recognize the original barlows that were swayback jacks. As always, a delight comparing notes with you brother 🙏
5:57 You can always tell if a person is craftsman or at the very works with their hands by the tips of fingers or fingernails. You have some injuries that could tell a tale.
@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 I doubt I would. I have removed enough grime and oil to reveal beautiful cocobola wood on another knife. Thanks for watching, brother 🙏
I'm glad you are feeling better. A wonderful selection of eye candy. I love the old classic jig bone and celluloid. I'm digging the new intro music. My wife isn't screaming in the background to turn it down! Lol.
