EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – When it comes to the traditional knife pattern known as a moose, you can expect a substantial knife that can get some work done.
And RoseCraft Blades’ version of this pattern – the Mosquito Lake Moose – doesn’t disappoint.
This knife fills up your hand without being too big. It has two sturdy blades and feels like it would be a great everyday carry.
Of course, with a RoseCraft, you can also expect it to have some artistry to it, too.
Let’s take a look.
The first thing you notice about the RoseCraft Mosquito Lake Moose is its gorgeous covers or handles – what RCB calls “vintage moss brown bone.”
The dye job brings out all the minute details and slight imperfections of the bone. This makes each knife a unique piece of craftsmanship.
The color is gorgeous on this knife and conjures up an image of a mossy rock when you are out fishing on a mountain creek.
Just stunning in a classy, understated way.
As you come to expect from RoseCraft, the fit and finish are exquisite. The bolsters, pins and rosebud shield all meld seamlessly into the handle.
The back springs – each blade has its own spring – are lined up perfectly with no gaps.
And the walk and talk – the way the knife opens and closes – is snappy without being too difficult to deploy the blades. It also has a great half-stop for both blades, which is a nice safety feature on a slipjoint knife.
The main blade is a 2.8-inch clip point with a nail nick. The secondary blade is a spear-point blade of the same size. This one has a “long pull,” which makes this one even easier to open and use.
Here are some numbers, which don’t tell the full story: The moose is 4.1 inches when closed, 7.3 inches when open and weighs 4.3 ounces, giving it a substantial but not too weighty feel.
The handle has a slight bend to it, blending with the natural contour of your hand.
Here’s the one little nitpick I have with this knife.
Because it is a double-bladed knife, you will always have one blade folded down when you are using it. You won’t get to take full advantage of the handle’s actual contours.
There, I am showing my bias toward single-bladed knives.
But RoseCraft uses swedging on both blades (tapered or beveled edges) to help alleviate any potential “hot spots” when using it. The swedging evens out any potential bite on your hand from the folded-down blade.
As of this writing, the Mosquito Lake Moose – RoseCraft loves to name its traditionals after bodies of water – is available on the company’s website for $54.99, marked down from $63.99. Here is a link.
C. Risner Cutlery, which is one of my favorite knife retailers, however, has this knife listed as sold-out.
C. Risner reports that the RCB moose sold out fast and was well-received by its customers.
I did find it on the KnifeCenter website for $63.99. Here is a link.
Just a reminder: I am part of RoseCraft’s pass-around group for traditional knives. I get to carry around their new offerings for a few days, review them and then mail them off to the next content creator. There are no limitations on what I can say about each knife.
Again, this is a tough one to send on.
The handles are just gorgeous, making this knife a total package of function, craftsmanship and affordable price.
RoseCraft Blades is knocking it out of the park, or at least hitting a double off the wall with runners on.
Here are some YouTube channels on knives and EDC gear that I watch and find informative:
The Cutting Edge (Formerly Last Chance Knives)
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