Real Steel Heinnie Haynes® Exclusive Barlow Spear Point Folding Knife

Not having much experience with R/S knives I really didn't know what to expect, but once I saw and handled this knife I realized I've been missing out on some great knives! Everything about this little beauty checks my boxes, from it's gorgeous fit and finish, to it's scary-sharp blade color me impressed! I have many similar knives, but none quite as nice as this one! You have a brand new money spending customer R/S, so watch for my orders!

Barlows have been in our pockets since 1680 because the simple elegance of the design made them desirable and affordable. My first ever pocket knife was a Wostenholm I-XL Barlow and the HH one is it's replacement. So... The Heinnie/Real Steel collaboration Barlow? Presentation: The knife came in a rather lovely, elegantly simply branded box with a quality foam inner and with the knife itself wrapped in a microfibre cloth, not a plastic bag. The knife is finished flawlessly. Honestly, guys, I've paid more for less in that respect. The branding is small and discreet, which I appreciate. 10/10 for presentation. Materials: There are more premium steels than 690 but it's still up there with the best blade steel for EDC and, being realistic, a pocket slip-joint should not need more. The titanium may be light but there’s enough of it in the thick slabs of this handle to give the knife a decent heft. It feels very smooth but not slippy. You might want a more positive grip on a bigger knife but this is fine for its size and utility. Design: This is a true homage to the historic Barlows. The 'bolster' groove cut into the titanium is a reference to the long bolster Obadiah put on his originals for strength. The teardrop handle and spear-point, part swaged, blade that has more belly towards the tip, is also traditional. Sheepsfoot and clip-points are available if you prefer. HH offer you the choice, but the first Barlows were spear-point. The recessed lanyard hole is a lovely touch. The contrast between matt scales and polished back-strap is contemporary and pleasing. Function: It's sharp! I didn't even need to strop it to take hairs off my arm. All knives should be sharp out of the box but, sadly, its not always the case. The blade opens moderately easily, with an unusual safety stop at about 120 degrees open. A two third's stop instead of a half stop. The walk and talk is spot on. Smooth movement under just the right amount of spring tension to make everything feel positive without being hard work. It clicks open and closed with a sound every boy who ever had a pen knife learned to love. Conclusions: This collab is two things in perfect balance: A fine example of modern knife making and a tribute to the most enduring pocket knife in history. I am sure Obadiah Barlow would love this Great-great-great-great-grandson of his brainchild. I know I'll love it, cherish it, carry it and use it for many years to come.

i'm from the states . very good service and a super staff. and the knife is fantastic. will buy from them again.

First of all let me say that the service is excellent, delivery abroad in less than a week, superb. Though a tad smaller than expected it is still a perfect little EDC blade. The fit and finish is very nice and it is very comfortable to use without any hot spots. If you are in the market for a slipjoint there is no reason not to buy this one. Unfortunately mine came with a slight dull spot near the tip of the blade but since I intended to use the knife a quick sharpening session quickly resolved that issue.