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The James Brand The Wayland vs The James Brand The Chapter 2

The James Brand The Wayland ($299) vs The James Brand The Chapter 2 ($399) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

The James Brand The Wayland
The James Brand
The Wayland
$299
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The James Brand The Chapter 2
The James Brand
The Chapter 2
$399
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The WaylandThe James Brand The Chapter 2
Price$299$399
Weight79g82g
Weight79g (2.79 oz, The James Brand product page)82g (2.89 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Wayland

  • Barlow pattern
  • long bolsters
  • sheepsfoot blade
  • $299

The James Brand The Chapter 2

  • Second Chapter
  • 82g
  • $399 is premium pricing
The James Brand The Wayland is the better value at $299. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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