A new RoseCraft traditional has released today, and for the many of fans of the barlow pattern it will be particularly welcome. The Otter Creek Barlow sports classic dimensions for the form and materials well-suited to its role as an EDC knife.
The barlow might be the single most recognizable traditional knife pattern in the world – it’s certainly one of the trendiest. It’s well-suited to many cutting chores, pockets well, and, thanks to the extra long bolster (originally intended to strengthen the pivot area), it’s just very aesthetically pleasing. In terms of the slipjoint offerings in RoseCraft’s lineup, the Otter Creek seems like the crossroads between their other barlow model, the Beaver Creek, and the Loosahatchie Jack, a knife with a shape and look very close to a barlow without quite earning the definition.
The Otter Creek’s blade measures 2.9 inches in length, putting it at a parity with the Beaver Creek. In lieu of a sheepsfoot, however, the Otter packs a clip point instead. Both shapes are great for daily users, but the clip point certainly boasts higher piercing power thanks to that center-aligned tip. In terms of steel, we’ve got the standard RoseCraft slipjoint line choice of D2. The semi-stainless holds an admirable edge and, although more prone to rust than steels with a full stainless designation, is still a step up in that department over carbon steel.
Designer Andy Armstrong gives us a very classically-appointed barlow teardrop handle shape here on the Otter Creek, and of course the extra large bolster, rendered here in brushed steel, is present and accounted for – and stamped with an otter paw print marking. The scales are made from yellow sandalwood, a version of the material with a bright tone. The weight on the Otter Creek is listed as 2.7 oz.
The Otter Creek is available now.
Knife in Featured Image: RoseCraft Blades Otter Creek Barlow
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