This $62 Jack EMBARRASSES Premium Knives
Published: 1 week ago
This $62 jack EMBARRASSES premium knives. Today I’m reviewing the RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack in Red Jigged Bone – and it’s going to make a few Case and GEC owners uncomfortable…
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In this long-term style review, I put the RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack (RCT031-RJB) through real use to see if a $62 Chinese-made traditional can genuinely hang with – or even embarrass – much more expensive pocket knives.
What I cover in this video:
✅ Pattern heritage – Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XLL inspired jack
✅ 14C28N steel – edge retention vs typical Case/GEC steels
✅ Fit & finish – centering, walk & talk, shield, jigged bone
✅ Real-world cutting – cardboard, rope, and basic food prep
✅ China vs heritage – the uncomfortable truth on value
✅ EDC usability – pocketability, ergonomics, and carry comfort
Key specs:
• Blade: 2.9" clip point, 14C28N stainless
• Closed length: 3.625"
• Weight: 2.8 oz
• Covers: red jigged bone, brushed bolsters
• Pattern: modern take on a classic Sheffield jack
My verdict: this RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack isn’t just “good for the money” – it’s a proper working collector that exposes how little some premium traditional knives are giving you for double the price.
Comment below: would you carry this over your favourite Case or GEC jack – yes or no, and why? I’ll pin the most interesting reply.
Timestamps:
0:00 – This $62 jack embarrasses premium knives
1:00 – Pattern, specs & Sheffield heritage
2:44 – 14C28N steel vs traditional carbon/stainless
3:35 – Ergonomics, walk & talk, and build quality
4:35 – Close-up look at fit & finish
6:10 – Cutting tests: cardboard, rope, food
7:36 – China vs heritage: the value reality check
8:30 – Final verdict & your comments
If this video does well, I’ll line this Barren Fork Jack up against my favourite Case jack for a full week of real work to see which one survives. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss that.
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Welcome to Slipjoint Sawyer – your home for traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest knife collecting advice.
In this long-term style review, I put the RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack (RCT031-RJB) through real use to see if a $62 Chinese-made traditional can genuinely hang with – or even embarrass – much more expensive pocket knives.
What I cover in this video:
✅ Pattern heritage – Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XLL inspired jack
✅ 14C28N steel – edge retention vs typical Case/GEC steels
✅ Fit & finish – centering, walk & talk, shield, jigged bone
✅ Real-world cutting – cardboard, rope, and basic food prep
✅ China vs heritage – the uncomfortable truth on value
✅ EDC usability – pocketability, ergonomics, and carry comfort
Key specs:
• Blade: 2.9" clip point, 14C28N stainless
• Closed length: 3.625"
• Weight: 2.8 oz
• Covers: red jigged bone, brushed bolsters
• Pattern: modern take on a classic Sheffield jack
My verdict: this RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack isn’t just “good for the money” – it’s a proper working collector that exposes how little some premium traditional knives are giving you for double the price.
Comment below: would you carry this over your favourite Case or GEC jack – yes or no, and why? I’ll pin the most interesting reply.
Timestamps:
0:00 – This $62 jack embarrasses premium knives
1:00 – Pattern, specs & Sheffield heritage
2:44 – 14C28N steel vs traditional carbon/stainless
3:35 – Ergonomics, walk & talk, and build quality
4:35 – Close-up look at fit & finish
6:10 – Cutting tests: cardboard, rope, food
7:36 – China vs heritage: the value reality check
8:30 – Final verdict & your comments
If this video does well, I’ll line this Barren Fork Jack up against my favourite Case jack for a full week of real work to see which one survives. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss that.
Subscribe for more traditional pocket knife reviews, restorations, and honest collecting advice.
???? WHY TRUST MY OPINION?
With over 1,100 videos and over 7 million views on this channel, I've restored, reviewed, and tested more traditional pocket knives than anyone else on YouTube. This isn't theory - it's hands-on experience from years in the workshop.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
• https://youtu.be/5KZb3Vzx-QI
• https://youtu.be/gZd4k8qmIIo
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.