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K:G A Barlow Knife is a type of folding pocket knife that features double or single blades that open at one end only. The knife-style bears the name of a man named Barlow of Sheffield, England, one of the earliest and most famous makers. (sing verses to first part only) [G]I been [D]livin' here [G]all my life, All I [D]got is a [C]Barlow [G]Knife; Buck horn [G]handle and a [D]Barlow blade, Best dang [D]knife that [C]ever was [G]made. [G]Worked in the [D]cotton mill [G]all my life, Nothin' to [D]show but a [C]Barlow [G]Knife. Barlow [D]knife and a [G]Barlow blade, Best ol' [D]knife that [C]ever was [G]made. [G]Take my [D]wife, [G]take my life, Just don't [D]take my [C]Barlow [G]Knife. Barlow [D]knife and a [G]Barlow blade, Best ol' [D]knife that [C]ever was [G]made.