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The James Brand The Kline vs The James Brand The Barnes

The James Brand The Kline ($399) vs The James Brand The Barnes ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

The James Brand The Kline
The James Brand
The Kline
$399
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The James Brand The Barnes
The James Brand
The Barnes
$1,299
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The KlineThe James Brand The Barnes
Price$399$1,299
Weight113g130g
Weight113g (3.99 oz, The James Brand product page)130g (4.59 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Kline

  • USA-made super steel
  • Slide-Lock
  • Micarta scales
  • $399 is premium pricing

The James Brand The Barnes

  • Titanium framelock
  • first integral design
  • 130g
  • $1,299 is a lot
The James Brand The Kline is the better value at $399. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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