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The James Brand The Barnes vs The James Brand The Carter

The James Brand The Barnes ($1,299) vs The James Brand The Carter ($149) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

The James Brand The Barnes
The James Brand
The Barnes
$1,299
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The James Brand The Carter
The James Brand
The Carter
$149
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The BarnesThe James Brand The Carter
Price$1,299$149
Weight130g85g
Weight130g (4.59 oz, The James Brand product page)85g (3.00 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Barnes

  • Titanium framelock
  • first integral design
  • 130g
  • $1,299 is a lot

The James Brand The Carter

  • Ambidextrous
  • removable pocket clip
  • slim
  • $149
The James Brand The Carter is the better value at $149. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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