RoseCraft Knives

Elgatodeacero said:
I do not like that at least one version seems to be using the Lick Creek name, which I associate only with wlfryjr wlfryjr !!!
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I don't like that either! These are nicely made & finished knives but this tarnishes things :(

Why couldn't they call it Corn Creek like their retail name??? Can they be so unaware of Traditional knives? Hard to believe given they're located in the US and aspire to having Traditional knives made for them. Disappointed by this, not good taste at all. :thumbsdown:
 
Well I hope so, but if they really are aware of Traditional knife provenance then they ought to know Lick Creek is an sfo tang stamp by GEC from a revered member here, a man whom I have huge respect for.

But the knives themselves are of good quality F&F and a welcome introduction. I do like that Lamb Foot model with the Ace shield :cool:
 
AusLoX said:
Lick Creek is a stream in Tennessee. I don’t think they are trying to copy anyone.
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Have to agree with this.

A brief Google search reveals that the Continental US is chock full of various "Lick Creeks" - from Illinois to West Virginia and all over in between. I'm willing to give benefit of the doubt that Rosecraft had another "Lick Creek" in mind when naming their Loom Fixer.

If we're looking for cases of potential trademark infringement, I'd offer Rosecraft's "Senator" as a better example as, AFAIK, that pattern and name originated with, and has been used exclusively by, A. Wright & Son of Sheffield, UK. However, as a respected member here has pointed out in another thread, A. Wright & Son probably don't have the cash required to get litigious about it.

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A. Wright & Son's Senator on the left, Rosecraft's on the right. I like them both, though the stag on this particular Rosecraft tickles my fancy quite a bit more than that on the A. Wright. Apologies if I've posted this picture in this thread previously - Half the time, I don't know what I'm doing while I'm doing it - keeping track of that sort of thing is entirely beyond me! 😂
 
Gentlemen - please, a photo of the Nolichucky with the blade closed - isn't it easy enough to pinch-pull open......?
 
Chui said:
Gentlemen - please, a photo of the Nolichucky with the blade closed - isn't it easy enough to pinch-pull open......?
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In practice, I'd say I can pinch it open about half the time. If my fingers are at all sweaty, greasy, or wet it's a no go. That's one of the reasons I prefer carbon steel blades - they seem easier to get a hold of for pinching open once a good patina forms.
 
Chui said:
Perhaps you guys across the pond already have this one, but have decided to go for the Lick Creek Loom Fixer in Rosewood...........will definitely save my thumbnails the embarrassement......looks an easy pinch-pull.

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Mine in Rose Red bone should be here early next week! I'm liking the looks of these quite a lot.
 
Wow...........the fit n finish on this Lick Creek Loom Fixer is the best yet. Finish on the spine, quite astonishing. Very pleased.

Have given the swedge a polish, love the contrast with the satin finish on the blade. Walk n talk, excellent.......nice n easy opening too.

Yep, Rosecraft has done 'emselves real proud.

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Chui said:
Wow...........the fit n finish on this Lick Creek Loom Fixer is the best yet. Finish on the spine, quite astonishing. Very pleased.

Have given the swedge a polish, love the contrast with the satin finish on the blade.

Yep, Rosecraft has done 'emselves real proud.

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Very nice. I will agree, RoseCraft is hitting the mark with it's fit and finish.
 
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I was notified of Rosecraft using my trademark name and GEC's 14 name for their new release. I emailed the company that Lick Creek has been used by me for 10 years.

For those interested, I got this email response the same evening:
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Mr. Fry,



Thanks for reaching out and bringing this to my attention. Because we’re located in the state of Tennessee, we chose to honor our state by naming all but four of our traditional slip joint patterns after Tennessee bodies of water.



If you’ll look on our website, you’ll see the 20+ patterns with names of this nature, including our 004 Holston River Surgeon, 005 Clinch River Swayback, 006, Beaver Creek Barlow, 007 French Broad Jack, 009 Ocoee River Kayak, 010 Loosahatchie Jack, 011 Nolichucky Jack, 012 Briarpatch Jack, 013 Cane Creek Jack, 014 Savage Creek Gunstock, 015 Obed River Bow Trapper, 016 Mosquito Lake Moose, 017 Tanasi Lake Tear Drop, 018 Sequatchie River Muskrat, 020 Otter Creek Barlow, 021 Sweetwater Creek Senator, 022 Overall Creek Farm Hand, 023 Stinking Creek Sowbelly, and now the 025 Lick Creek Loom Fixer.



I’m sorry that one of the bodies of water we chose to name a pattern after happens to be the same body of water that you’ve used for the Lick Creek Cutlery brand. Until today, I had no idea that it even existed, let alone had been used by anyone. To me, it was simply another great name of a body of water that fit well with a great pattern.



Now, I’m happy to place a disclaimer in the description of that product that makes people fully aware that our product is named solely after a body of water in Tennessee (like most every other knife in our traditional lineup) and make sure that everyone knows that it is in no way associated with the Lick Creek Cutlery brand.



Again, thanks for bringing it to my attention.



Respectfully,



Andy Armstrong

General Manager and Lead Designer

RoseCraft Blades –rosecraftblades.com

For Quick reply TEXT ‘ROSECRAFT’ to 865.254.1955
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