EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Barlow is one of my favorite traditional knife patterns.

Its simple elegance just has a timeless feel.

A Barlow is known for having an elongated bolster, an oval-shaped handle and one or two blades. Its history goes back centuries and it has long been known as an affordable work knife.

Let’s fast-forward to today, where the Barlow is a favorite among collectors and EDC enthusiasts.

In the past few months, RoseCraft Blades has released two new versions of its popular Otter Creek Barlow.

I have been fortunate enough to be able to carry both of these around for several days as part of RoseCraft’s pass-around group.

I am quite familiar with the Otter Creek Barlow, which is RoseCraft’s take on this traditional knife pattern.

Last summer, I was able to check on

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