Schatt & Morgan 142169 Keystone Series ~ Barlow ~ Vintage 2003

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Schatt & Morgan 142169 Keystone Series ~ Barlow ~ Vintage 2003

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Schatt & Morgan ~ Barlow ~ Vintage 2003

Schatt & Morgan 142169 Keystone Series Bone Barlow is a specific, vintage model of a traditional pocket knife produced in a limited run by Queen Cutlery in 2003. This highly collectible item is a two-blade Barlow knife featuring Golden Age Jigged Bone handles and a sterling silver shield.

Closed Length: 3.875 inches (3 7/8").
Blade Material: Queen Steel (a type of stainless steel used by the company). Some other Schatt & Morgan barlows have been made with 1095 carbon steel or ATS-34 steel, but this specific model is stainless.
Main Blade: 2.75-inch clip point.
Secondary Blade: 2-inch pen blade.
Handle Material: Golden Age Jigged Bone handle scales.
Liner Material: Brass liners.
Shield: Features a 925 sterling silver shield in the shape of a keystone.
Year of Manufacture: 2003, part of the limited-run Keystone Series XIII.
Origin: Made in the USA by Queen Cutlery in Titusville, PA.

The Schatt & Morgan brand, especially older knives from the original Queen Cutlery production (which ceased operations in 2018), are highly regarded by collectors.

Fit and Finish: Reviewers note that these knives often feature a high polish, great fit and finish, and impressive handle materials like the jigged bone on this model.
Durability: The Barlow design, with its characteristic oversized bolster, is known for being a "fairly rugged traditional non-locking knife suitable for work".
Rarity: The #042169 was a limited-run production item in 2003, making it a vintage and rare item sought after by collectors.
Blade Steel: While some appreciate the highly polished "Queen Steel" (stainless), some collectors on forums prefer the D2 tool steel or 1095 carbon steel versions for their edge-holding capabilities as "user" knives.