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The James Brand The Chapter 2 vs The James Brand The Carter

The James Brand The Chapter 2 ($399) 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 Chapter 2
The James Brand
The Chapter 2
$399
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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 Chapter 2The James Brand The Carter
Price$399$149
Weight82g85g
Weight82g (2.89 oz, The James Brand product page)85g (3.00 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Chapter 2

  • Second Chapter
  • 82g
  • $399 is premium pricing

The James Brand The Carter

  • Ambidextrous
  • removable pocket clip
  • slim
  • $149
The James Brand The Carter is the better value at $149. If weight matters most, The James Brand The Chapter 2 carries lighter at 82g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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