America's Best Slipjoint: NY Knife Co Barlow Pocket Knife
Published: 2 days ago
Only 100 of these were ever made. I needed to find out if America's New York Knife Company Barlow could stand up to Sheffield's finest — so I put it head-to-head against an Ashley Harrison Barlow, made right here in the UK. The answer surprised me.
In this video I unbox and review the New York Knife Company Barlow pocket knife — a limited run of just 100 pieces — and compare it directly against a hand-forged Ashley Harrison Barlow from Sheffield. Two Barlow's. Two traditions. One honest verdict.
???? 1095 carbon steel vs C70 Sheffield carbon
???? Jigged bone vs genuine stag handles
???? American craftsmanship vs British heritage
???? Which one would I actually carry?
Whether you're a traditional pocket knife collector, looking for your next UK legal carry EDC, or just love the history behind these blades — this one's for you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Only 100 were ever made...
0:21 — The history: Sheffield to Walden, New York
1:30 — Unboxing & first impressions
3:30 — Head-to-head: NY Knife Co vs Ashley Harrison
6:38 — Blade geometry & practical EDC
7:40 — The honest value verdict
9:04 — I want to hear from you
UK LEGAL CARRY: Both knives featured in this video are non-locking slipjoints with sub-3-inch blades, making them legal to carry in the UK under current legislation. Always check the latest guidance before carrying.
???? KNIVES FEATURED
• New York Knife Company Barlow (1 of 100, 1095 high-carbon, red-and-black jigged bone)
• Ashley Harrison Barlow (O1 carbon steel, genuine Black Palm, Sheffield, England)
???? HELP ME HIT 50K SUBSCRIBERS
If you're getting genuine value from these deep dives, hit that subscribe button right now — it means the world. We're on the road to 50K and every single one of you counts.
???? WHAT ARE YOU CARRYING?
Drop a comment below and tell me — Barlow or Lambsfoot? American or Sheffield? I read every single one.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
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???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• 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
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• USA Traditional Pocket Knives - https://www.traditionalpocketknives.com/
• 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
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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.
© 2026 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.
In this video I unbox and review the New York Knife Company Barlow pocket knife — a limited run of just 100 pieces — and compare it directly against a hand-forged Ashley Harrison Barlow from Sheffield. Two Barlow's. Two traditions. One honest verdict.
???? 1095 carbon steel vs C70 Sheffield carbon
???? Jigged bone vs genuine stag handles
???? American craftsmanship vs British heritage
???? Which one would I actually carry?
Whether you're a traditional pocket knife collector, looking for your next UK legal carry EDC, or just love the history behind these blades — this one's for you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Only 100 were ever made...
0:21 — The history: Sheffield to Walden, New York
1:30 — Unboxing & first impressions
3:30 — Head-to-head: NY Knife Co vs Ashley Harrison
6:38 — Blade geometry & practical EDC
7:40 — The honest value verdict
9:04 — I want to hear from you
UK LEGAL CARRY: Both knives featured in this video are non-locking slipjoints with sub-3-inch blades, making them legal to carry in the UK under current legislation. Always check the latest guidance before carrying.
???? KNIVES FEATURED
• New York Knife Company Barlow (1 of 100, 1095 high-carbon, red-and-black jigged bone)
• Ashley Harrison Barlow (O1 carbon steel, genuine Black Palm, Sheffield, England)
???? HELP ME HIT 50K SUBSCRIBERS
If you're getting genuine value from these deep dives, hit that subscribe button right now — it means the world. We're on the road to 50K and every single one of you counts.
???? WHAT ARE YOU CARRYING?
Drop a comment below and tell me — Barlow or Lambsfoot? American or Sheffield? I read every single one.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
• https://youtu.be/6WEGfM9Fxd4
• https://youtu.be/sH46v95seIs
• https://youtu.be/MgFTh9JJSpM
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• 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
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• USA Traditional Pocket Knives - https://www.traditionalpocketknives.com/
• 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
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
???? SUBSCRIBE for honest knife reviews, restorations, and collecting tips!
???? LIKE & ???? COMMENT
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.
© 2026 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.