The 5 Best RoseCraft Knives, One Was a Game Changer!
Published: 6 days ago
ROSECRAFT HAS DROPPED A TON OF KNIVES… BUT THESE 5 ARE WORTH YOUR MONEY NOW.
RoseCraft Blades has been flooding the market with traditional pocket knives and budget slipjoints – but which models actually stand up to real use? In this video I rank the 5 best RoseCraft knives I’ve tested, and reveal the one that’s a genuine game changer for traditional knife collectors and EDC people alike.
No sponsorships, no fluff, just honest opinions from someone who actually carries and uses slipjoints.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Why most RoseCraft knives don’t make the cut
0:20 – How I’m judging these knives (steel, walk & talk, value)
0:38 – – RoseCraft Overall Creek
2:27 – – RoseCraft Otter Creek
4:08 – – RoseCraft Cane Creek
5:57 – – RoseCraft Stinking Creek
7:42 – – The “Game Changer” RoseCraft knife Elk River Easy Open
9:43 – Final thoughts: is RoseCraft worth it for traditional pocket knife collectors?
???? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO
• Which RoseCraft knives are actually worth buying
• How they stack up against other traditional pocket knives and slipjoints
• What makes a great budget traditional knife in 2026
• How I judge walk-and-talk, fit and finish, blade geometry and edge performance
• Whether RoseCraft belongs in a serious knife collection or just as a cheap beater
If you’re into traditional pocket knives, Barlows, stockmen, and UK‑legal slipjoints, this will help you avoid the duds and go straight to the best RoseCraft knives available right now.
???? MY RANKING CRITERIA
To pick the 5 best RoseCraft knives, I looked at:
• Blade steel performance and how it sharpens
• Grind, geometry, and real cutting ability
• Walk-and-talk, spring tension and overall slipjoint action
• Fit and finish – gaps, proud pins, centering, transitions
• Handle comfort, materials and pocket carry
• Value for money vs other traditional and EDC knives
• UK‑legal friendliness where relevant (blade length, locking, etc.)
The “game changer” RoseCraft in this list nails far more of these than I expected.
???? WATCH NEXT
• https://youtu.be/5KZb3Vzx-QI
• https://youtu.be/gZd4k8qmIIo
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
???? NEW HERE?
I’m Slipjoint Sawyer – I restore, review and compare traditional pocket knives, from Victorinox and Case to forgotten Sheffield makers and new players like RoseCraft. If you’re into slipjoints, UK‑legal EDC and honest knife talk with no hype, hit subscribe and stick around.
Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5VwpmxWhNJc2LfTmKN7Tw/
???? LET’S TALK
What’s YOUR favourite RoseCraft knife?
Did I miss a model you think deserves a place in the top 5?
Drop it in the comments – I read as many as I can and it helps shape future rankings and comparison videos.
???? BUSINESS / CONTACT
For review enquiries, restoration projects or collaborations, email: Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
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• 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
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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.
RoseCraft Blades has been flooding the market with traditional pocket knives and budget slipjoints – but which models actually stand up to real use? In this video I rank the 5 best RoseCraft knives I’ve tested, and reveal the one that’s a genuine game changer for traditional knife collectors and EDC people alike.
No sponsorships, no fluff, just honest opinions from someone who actually carries and uses slipjoints.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Why most RoseCraft knives don’t make the cut
0:20 – How I’m judging these knives (steel, walk & talk, value)
0:38 – – RoseCraft Overall Creek
2:27 – – RoseCraft Otter Creek
4:08 – – RoseCraft Cane Creek
5:57 – – RoseCraft Stinking Creek
7:42 – – The “Game Changer” RoseCraft knife Elk River Easy Open
9:43 – Final thoughts: is RoseCraft worth it for traditional pocket knife collectors?
???? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO
• Which RoseCraft knives are actually worth buying
• How they stack up against other traditional pocket knives and slipjoints
• What makes a great budget traditional knife in 2026
• How I judge walk-and-talk, fit and finish, blade geometry and edge performance
• Whether RoseCraft belongs in a serious knife collection or just as a cheap beater
If you’re into traditional pocket knives, Barlows, stockmen, and UK‑legal slipjoints, this will help you avoid the duds and go straight to the best RoseCraft knives available right now.
???? MY RANKING CRITERIA
To pick the 5 best RoseCraft knives, I looked at:
• Blade steel performance and how it sharpens
• Grind, geometry, and real cutting ability
• Walk-and-talk, spring tension and overall slipjoint action
• Fit and finish – gaps, proud pins, centering, transitions
• Handle comfort, materials and pocket carry
• Value for money vs other traditional and EDC knives
• UK‑legal friendliness where relevant (blade length, locking, etc.)
The “game changer” RoseCraft in this list nails far more of these than I expected.
???? WATCH NEXT
• https://youtu.be/5KZb3Vzx-QI
• https://youtu.be/gZd4k8qmIIo
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
???? NEW HERE?
I’m Slipjoint Sawyer – I restore, review and compare traditional pocket knives, from Victorinox and Case to forgotten Sheffield makers and new players like RoseCraft. If you’re into slipjoints, UK‑legal EDC and honest knife talk with no hype, hit subscribe and stick around.
Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5VwpmxWhNJc2LfTmKN7Tw/
???? LET’S TALK
What’s YOUR favourite RoseCraft knife?
Did I miss a model you think deserves a place in the top 5?
Drop it in the comments – I read as many as I can and it helps shape future rankings and comparison videos.
???? BUSINESS / CONTACT
For review enquiries, restoration projects or collaborations, email: Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
???? 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
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.