The James Brand just released a brand-new, uber-limited version of one of its best-selling knives, The Barnes.
It’s a sequel to the first limited edition version which was the first-ever edition of the Barnes to feature a Damasteel blade. Combined with Micarta inclays, including an inlay on the spine, it was a stunning knife with a relatively stunning price tag of $1,250.
The newly released follow-up pairs the same Damasteel blade with a new carbon inlay handle. Like its predecessor, it’s available as part of a very limited run of just 19 knives, this time for a higher price of $1,349.
What is Damasteel, you ask? It’s a hot isostatic pressed powder metallurgy-made steel. Translation? Damasteel combines the incredible aesthetics of Damascus steel with the performance-oriented characteristics of more traditional high-end steel knives. In the case of both limited editions, this means beauty and brawn.
The quick and dirty on The James Brand Barnes Knife:
- Integral design: TJB’s very first integral design, machined out of a solid titanium billet.
- Choice of two high-end steels: Bohler M390 stainless steel or Damasteel Hakkapella DS93X
- Removable lanyard: Comes with an integrated removable lanyard.
- Deep carry clip: Reversible and removable deep-carry pocket clip.
- Ceramic bearings: The main pivot uses sealed ceramic bearings for an incredibly smooth action.
Like all versions of the Barnes, the blade ships in a wooden gift box, and comes with a TJB-branded cleaning cloth and challenge coin.
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