Description:
As traditional knives go, the Barlow has been around for a long time and is seeing a resurgence as of late. This Rough Rider Barlow is about as traditional as it can get. The knife has a large clip and small pen blade, with the typical large bolster on the top of a bare end tear drop handle. As with many traditional Barlows, the WSB Barlow lacks a shield.
Both Blades are tight and recess into their own channels separated by a full spacer. Like many early Rough Riders some may find the blades a bit of nail breaker. This is due to the short length of the blades. The stamping of the Rough Rider Horseshoe on the bolster is very clean. The 2 blade Barlow is one of my favorite knife patterns. If you’re a Barlow collector, you’ll be very pleased with this knife. Despite the very large bolster, the pattern allows for a large piece of bone suitable for scrim work.
Other patterns & handle Materials:
Rough Rider makes the Standard Barlow in almost every pattern and handle material.
Specifications:
- Pattern: Barlow (standard)
- Pattern Number: RR 198
- Length Closed : 3 3/8 inches
- Main Blade: Clip
- Secondary: Pen
- Blade Etch:
- Tang:
- Handle: White Smooth Bone
- Bolsters: Nickel Silver
- Lining: Brass.
- Pins: Brass
- Shield : None
- Bail: N/A
Close up of the closed barlow with a good view of the bolster.