Open the knife, turn it upside down, and round off the corner of the tang with a square needle file. A bit at a time as this corner also controls the snap. This will ease off the Spinal Tap levels of pull. I received the same, with same stamp, and level of pull from Heinne Haynes winter sale. I'd agree. The pull is a step too much and I suspect the general public might let them know via the number of returns. "But for a ha'peth of tar' as they used to say. Mine is not as well finished as yours by a long chalk, a reject that got through to be honest, but I wanted to mod it anyway, so it didn't matter at the silly cheap price. The basic hand-built construction was bombproof. It was funny you comparing it to a Boker, as that is the mod I've done. It's now a lookie like Boker. The real Boker Barlow I have is a little too small for me.
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'll mess with it, but hey, If the pull is that tough, I may have to.
@ianrosie4431
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven if its going to be a user there's no harm in tuning the action to your own preference, but I can understand you leaving it alone if it's for 'specimen' purposes. Imagine someone unused to nail nicks trying to open the thing. Bandaid's at the ready!
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
@@ianrosie4431 Right you are, there!
@slick_slicers
Жыл бұрын
I do like the Wright’s knives more and more. Ashley is the production manager, and their main maker. He does the one offs in his own time. Wright’s knives used to have really poor quality control , but since the Harrison’s took over, there’s been a dramatic improvement! Sharpness still remains an issue though. I think that, at this level, Wright’s make better carry knives, but Taylor’s make better users… in my opinion!
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
I like the style of Wrights better than Taylor's. But Taylor seems to make better premium knives in my opinion. I am addicted to these knives. Particulary, the Ettrick. Of which I have two on the way.
@larrymackerethjr.3812
Жыл бұрын
I have one. Over time and use, the pull did smooth out for me and has become more manageable. Hopefully yours will too. I love them. A lotta bang for the buck. Thank you
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
I hope mine loosens up just a little, as I still like strong pulls!
@jamesomalley4556
Жыл бұрын
Very nice a 10 ! don't know if I will like that ?
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
It's the first time I've questioned if I should customize it to lessen the pull.
@SouthernKnifeLife
Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful example of an A.Wright Barlow
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
It certainly is! Cheers!
@Robert_Thomas832
3 ай бұрын
Nice review 👌 just got mine from HH here in the UK. As you said - excessive backspring strength. Good knife though, for the price.
@TheKnifeRaven
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy it! Those springs are certainly an acquired taste. Cheers!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
Жыл бұрын
so glad your enjoying it pal, since the Harrisons took over the standard has been going in the right direction,atb paddy
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
Hiya, Paddy. I agree! Ashley and his Father are Knife Wizards! I hope us in this community can convice more people to check them out! 😁
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven ps.ashley runs the shop floor manager.
@justinwolf4614
Жыл бұрын
Nail breaker term appropriately used in this case
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Still an easy 9. And that's AFTER breaking in! Cheers!
@alexdetrojan4534
Жыл бұрын
As a Canadian, I am having issues with Canada Border Services and getting knives through from the US. Do you have issues getting this and other knives from the UK? Great review and great knife. For that price I would consider getting one. Let me know about your experiences getting knives in from the UK. Thanks.
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
I have never had any issues with getting knives from the UK. Granted, almost every knife I've bought from the UK is a slipjoint. However, I had a knife seized from the US. Apparently they've tightened their grip on importing knives of almost any type. However, slipjoints still seem okay. To answer your question, I can't be sure you won't have issues, but it's less likely if you're buying non-lockers. Modern knives, lockbacks, and ANY kind of Assisted open will likely be held when they wouldn't have been before. I don't think there's a new law, however. Sorry if this is choppy, I just woke up! Cheers!
@alexdetrojan4534
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven thanks. No, makes perfect sense. I've never ordered from the UK, so I might give it a try. Thanks for the speedy response. 👍
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
@@alexdetrojan4534 My pleasure! I'm pretty sure they're "seizing most knives to prevent a prohibited model from passing through". But with slipjoints, even our Border Agents can't deny...THEY'RE TOOLS! 😅 Cheers!
@Lex5576
Жыл бұрын
Sheffield knife makers know a thing or two about making good pocket knives. I don't have an Arthur Wright.....yet....but I'm going to get one. My first English made barlow is a Taylor's Eye Witness with the burnished stainless bolsters. The English makers typically put very strong back springs in all their Barlows because the British Government is anal about locking knives. I like strong back springs. First chance I get, I'm going to buy a Wright barlow in carbon steel with either buffalo or stag handles. For the quality, I think these knives are reasonably priced.
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
You won't regret the buy! Cheers!
@marklawrence855
Жыл бұрын
How easy does this rust ?
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
Mine's never rusted, but I bathe them in oil after any real use.
@marklawrence855
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven what oil do you use ?
@TheKnifeRaven
Жыл бұрын
@@marklawrence855 I use Camellia blade oil from "Kent of Inglewood".
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