RoseCraft’s newest model, the Barren Fork Jack, has just arrived with dealers – and it marks a big moment for the shop as it is the first RoseCraft piece made from 14C28N steel, answering a long-time request from customers.
Last year, RoseCraft officially moved away from modern folders altogether, to focus on what they do best: making accessible, quality traditional knives. Since then, the company’s head honcho, Andy Armstrong, has been on a bit of a roll, putting out a stream of new takes on various historical patterns. The Barren Fork Jack’s lineage can be traced to a jack knife from Joseph Allen & Sons, an English cutler from the 19th century.
Yes, they are imports. Yes, it is 12C28N. But Rosecraft makes a really quality knife, and 14C28N is good steel. Far superior to 440 level stainless.
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