In this video I put the RoseCraft Barren Fork Jack (RCT031-RJB) under the sort of scrutiny I usually reserve for knives that cost two or three times the money. It’s a modern take on an old Sheffield-style jack (with that Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XLL vibe), and I walk through the pattern, the proportions, and why this size of jack is such a sweet spot for actual pocket carry. Then we get into the bit that makes people squirm: the steel. RoseCraft went with 14C28N, and I talk about what that means in real use compared to the usual Case/GEC steels people are used to arguing about. From there I’m looking at the things that separate “cheap and cheerful” from “proper working collector”: centering, walk and talk, the shield, the jigged bone, and the general fit and finish. I do real cutting—cardboard, rope, and basic food prep—because I’m not interested in a knife that only looks good on Instagram. My takeaway is simple: at about $62, this Barren Fork Jack isn’t just good value; it exposes how little some so-called premium traditionals are giving you for double the price. The uncomfortable truth is that heritage alone doesn’t cut cardboard.