Best UK Legal Knife? I Carried The Arthur Wright Barlow To Find Out
Published: 2 weeks ago
Is This The Best UK Legal Sheffield Barlow? My 2-Month Carry Review
After restoring more traditional pocket knives than I can count, this Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow surprised me. For UK legal EDC, it might be the closest we get to a "perfect" working Barlow. In this video I put it through 2 months of real carry and tell you exactly how it holds up.
You’ll see what you’re actually getting for your money: the key specs that matter, real-world performance, fit & finish (warts and all), and whether it really deserves the “best UK legal Sheffield Barlow” title. I’ll also break down who should buy one – and who should probably look elsewhere.
If you’re into traditional pocket knives, UK legal carry, and Sheffield-made blades, this one’s for you. ????
???? TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Is this the best UK legal Sheffield Barlow?
0:19 – Why this knife matters (Arthur Wright & Sheffield heritage)
1:57 – Key specs that actually matter
3:50 – 2 weels of real-world carry & use
4:50 – Fit & finish: the honest truth
5:55 – Pros & cons: clear buyer’s guide
7:38 – Final verdict: does it earn the title?
8:45 – Your thoughts?
???? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How the Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow performs as a UK legal EDC
• What the carbon steel blade is like to live with day to day
• How it compares to cheaper UK legal options and modern folders
• Where the fit & finish is strong – and where it isn’t
• Whether it’s worth your money as a collector or as a user
• Exactly who this knife is for (and who it isn’t for)
???? QUESTION FOR YOU
Do YOU think this Arthur Wright Barlow is the best UK legal Sheffield Barlow available right now – or is there another maker/model that beats it? Drop your pick in the comments and tell me why.
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• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
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• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Always check the current UK knife laws before buying or carrying any knife. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal advice.
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DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
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After restoring more traditional pocket knives than I can count, this Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow surprised me. For UK legal EDC, it might be the closest we get to a "perfect" working Barlow. In this video I put it through 2 months of real carry and tell you exactly how it holds up.
You’ll see what you’re actually getting for your money: the key specs that matter, real-world performance, fit & finish (warts and all), and whether it really deserves the “best UK legal Sheffield Barlow” title. I’ll also break down who should buy one – and who should probably look elsewhere.
If you’re into traditional pocket knives, UK legal carry, and Sheffield-made blades, this one’s for you. ????
???? TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Is this the best UK legal Sheffield Barlow?
0:19 – Why this knife matters (Arthur Wright & Sheffield heritage)
1:57 – Key specs that actually matter
3:50 – 2 weels of real-world carry & use
4:50 – Fit & finish: the honest truth
5:55 – Pros & cons: clear buyer’s guide
7:38 – Final verdict: does it earn the title?
8:45 – Your thoughts?
???? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How the Arthur Wright Sheffield Barlow performs as a UK legal EDC
• What the carbon steel blade is like to live with day to day
• How it compares to cheaper UK legal options and modern folders
• Where the fit & finish is strong – and where it isn’t
• Whether it’s worth your money as a collector or as a user
• Exactly who this knife is for (and who it isn’t for)
???? QUESTION FOR YOU
Do YOU think this Arthur Wright Barlow is the best UK legal Sheffield Barlow available right now – or is there another maker/model that beats it? Drop your pick in the comments and tell me why.
???? SUBSCRIBE
If you enjoy honest reviews of traditional pocket knives, UK legal carry ideas, and Sheffield-built blades, hit subscribe and ring the bell for more:
• Traditional slipjoint reviews
• Sheffield restorations and history
• UK legal knife guides and comparisons
???? LINKS & INFO
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Always check the current UK knife laws before buying or carrying any knife. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal advice.
???? BUSINESS / CONTACT
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
Bullet Point Keywords:
• UK legal pocket knife
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• Classic pocket knife restoration
• UK knife law EDC options
• Sheffield heritage knife review
DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.