That'd be one big azz Barlow. 👍

I think so too, so I figured why not share the history with others in an easily digestible format. Thanks Steve, glad you like the concept.

Those imperial Barlows are floating all over ebay. A fun nostalgic knife to possess since like so many, as yourself, owned one as a young boy.

The Boker sounds like a good one, Didier. Very nice. The Barlow has a rich history. Every collector should own one.

I'd like to have more by the brands you mentioned. I'm gonna have to get more determined to get them this year.

Thanks, glad you liked the videos. The Rough Ryder R or R/T bolster whichever you prefer to call it was used with enormous frequency and for a great length of time by SMKW. Couple that with the fact that many felt it did nothing to add to the appeal of the knife and others felt it in fact detracted from it by way of excessive billboarding. There were also those that started pointing to earlier examples of RR product that lacked the stamp (myself included) for comparison and It was hard to argue for a reason to continue using it. At some point SMKW began listening to the multitude of complaints on social media and they finally began phasing it out last year. Some attribute Tobias Gibson, a long time buyer and reviewer of RR knives, with the influence required to seal it's fate.

@@ThriftyKaniffy Thanks for the explanation, and for taking the time. 👍🏻👍🏻

You're very welcome, Robert. I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for your support of the channel.

Thanks very much, Charlie.

Love the history of these things, Pete. Thought i'd create a series where I can provide more of that sort of thing. Take care, buddy 👍

@@ThriftyKaniffy yeah I need to take some lessons on a proper review I rush everything for some reason

You're welcome, Ralph. Glad to help.

Barlows are great! Happy to hear you enjoyed the new series

Glad you think so, North Star. The histories of the knives are something that makes you appreciate that that much more.

I'm glad you enjoyed the info. Thanks for having a look, Donald.

I hope you're enjoying the new series. Should be the first of many.

Glad you enjoyed it, James.

I've always enjoyed the history, it just give you a further appreciation for how great these little tools are.

Glad to hear it, that's the idea of this series. Thanks, Dean.

That's a nice knife. I'm right at home with the pattern. Good that you are seeing the light. 👍

A lot of recent interest in the single bladed options late it seems. The RR is a nice little budget piece. Thanks, Warthogg.

That might be true today, but it was often a coming of age knife historically. Sort of like a scout knife in more recent times and perhaps like the Classic SD is today. Thanks, Jose.

Thanks very much, GA. I appreciate a good barlow. Thanks for watching.

Yes, absolutely. It's the reason I started the series. Thanks, Gizmo.

👍👍👍 Mine as well. Hope you enjoyed the history, Chad.

More disputed than one might think. Whoever it was, they did a great thing.

Probably time you treat yourself to it. It really is well made.

Thank you Charles. I appreciate you watching. The Case Sodbuster makes for a great work knife.

It's a pretty one.

There's lots of good ones to choose from.

Thanks Jeroen. Glad you enjoyed the first installment of the series.

@@ThriftyKaniffy Absolutely! great infotainment.

@@jeroenvoss6231 👍

Yes the plastic handled Imperials are still very inexpensive. Thanks, Bob.

The pattern lends itself to ruggedness by having the larger bolster. It'd definitely outlast a dowel with a blade. 👍

Agreed they're a little different in length. My main concern with them is the pull strength needing to be a but stiffer. Thanks, Ed.

I suspect for some people it's a knife pattern that isn't very sophisticated. Pure speculation on my part, but it's the only reason I can come up with.

Hope you're enjoying the new Beginner's series, Prestriedge.

@@ThriftyKaniffy Yes Sir...Very nice.

Thank you sir. Lots of budget options for the pattern which is great since I like it so much.

Nice. The are very affordable. Great pattern.

Thanks kind sir. Hope to see you Sunday.

@@ThriftyKaniffy can't wait,if I'm invited. 🤞

You may have to go the custom route for something like that if you're not able to find a belt sheath small enough.

@@ThriftyKaniffy I’m planning to send you a custom sheath for your granddaddy Barlow when JO makes it for me

@@terrillschneider3778 Holy crap, really? Don't tease me. Thanks a miliion Terrill. 👍

@@ThriftyKaniffy JO and I are working on a project for his design for Large Toothpicks Sheath for me that he will make for some of our friends as well We will let you know soon

We all do. 👍

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@@ThriftyKaniffy another great vid Chicago has great prices

I think that's what it was. It outlived it's intended purpose due in large part to it's size and usefulness.

Thieves. Can't stand 'em.

@@ThriftyKaniffy I don’t see how they can stand either being so spineless 🤧

@@ElGranRojo903 Nice!

I'd be finding a Taylor's Eye Witness to my liking if I was over in Europe.

@@ThriftyKaniffy Yes some good ones from Sheffield makers are available.

@@lewisgreenway5065 Absolutely.

Granny's Barlow. Sweet, I want one too now with some bulky stag handles. 👍

@@ThriftyKaniffy Exactly! Get on the horn to SMKW and made it happen!

Well, I often wonder the same about the spey bladed trapper. Different strokes for different folks.

@@ThriftyKaniffy I agree 100%. Trappers suck, but the electrician knife is great. You always need a screwdriver. I myself just bought my first moose, only because I don't like trappers.