From KnifeThoughts:
I wrote about the Otter Creek in the coming September Knife News column. Don’t tell Mark, but here is a sneak peek:
Rosecraft Blades adds second Barlow pattern to their lineup
There is no knife pattern hotter right now than the venerable barlow. Dating to the 17th century, a barlow is a jack-knife with an oversized bolster, which adds additional strength to the pivot area of the knife.
Like their previous Beaver Creek Barlow, the Rosecraft Blades Otter Creek Barlow is designed by Andy Armstrong in Maryville, Tennessee. It is lighter and rounder than the former, with a 2.9” brushed satin D2 blade, this time with a clip point profile. It opens via nail-nick, transitioning through a true half-stop to an overall length of 6.4”.
The Otter Creek features steel liners, nickel-silver pins, and the bolster exhibits an etched otter print. The teardrop shaped handle’s scales are yellow sandalwood, stained a light brown, which highlights the wood’s natural variability from piece to piece. It is a fraction lighter than the bone-scaled Beaver Creek, tipping the scales at 2.7 ounces.
The Otter Creek Barlow is available through the Rosecraft website (www.rosecraftblades.com) and at major retailers. MSRP is $58.99.