(Pros: None
Cons: None
Addendum to review.
Addendum to my recently submitted review, I’ll retract the last reduction of the rating from 4 to 3 1/2 stars— it’s feeling like a good solid 4.
Bear & Son 2280R Large 2-Blade Barlow 4" Closed, Rosewood Handles, Slipjoint (non-locking)
Part #: BC2280R | Bear and Son Cutlery Knives
Description
BC2280R: Rosewood 2-Blade Barlow
Bear & Son Cutlery
The Rosewood Barlow folding knife is part of the vintage 4th Generation Series. The blades are made from high carbon stainless steel. Handles are made from the classic and smooth rosewood. Bear and Son Cutlery's passion shows in these knives based on memories of days past when quality was more important than quantity. Each of these handcrafted pocket knives is made with old-world techniques with the best modern materials to create tools to fit today's most demanding tasks
Bear & Son has a skilled and experienced workforce capable of performing many of the extra-hand operations that go into the making of their products. While some companies only assemble parts brought from various suppliers and put their names on the product, they do everything in-house, from building their own blanking dies to heat treating, grinding and assembly, and hand finishing their products. These steps ensure that Bear & Son Cutlery is of excellent quality and a real value for both the dealer and the consumer.
Specifications
- Handle Length: 4.00"
- Overall Length: 7.00"
- Blade Steel: High Carbon Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.90"
- Blade Styles: Sheepsfoot, Pen
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Locking Mechanism: Slipjoint (non-locking)
- Weight: 3.7 oz.
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 730153022801
Related Categories
Bear and Son Cutlery Knives, Bear and Son Folding Knives Series, Stainless Steel Blade Steel, Wood Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Barlow Knives, Made in USA
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Customer Reviews
Slim Stewart
NorCalDec 26, 2025
Slim Stewart
NorCalDec 26, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material
Cons: None
Pretty darn close!
Fit and finish is excellent. Both blades sharp out of the box.No daylight showing.Walk and talk on penknife very good.The only weak points:Sheep’s foot blade rests a little right of center but firmly, no rubbing.At halfway position there’s quite a bit of play/wobble up and down. Wish there was more tension in the walk especially moving in and out of half position, ditto into cutting position but it’s on the low side of acceptable. Because of that alone I’d do 3 1/2 stars if I could. For the price point, though, it’s good; it’s in my carry rotation.
