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The James Brand The Barnes vs The James Brand The Wells

The James Brand The Barnes ($1,299) vs The James Brand The Wells ($425) — 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 Wells
The James Brand
The Wells
$425
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The BarnesThe James Brand The Wells
Price$1,299$425
Weight130g94g
Weight130g (4.59 oz, The James Brand product page)94g (3.32 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 Wells

  • First James Brand flipper
  • 94g
  • $425 is premium pricing
The James Brand The Wells is the better value at $425. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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