James Brand boosts appeal of The Kline with Marbled Carbon Fiber

Deemed their “American Made Workhorse,” the James Brand has taken their coveted The Kline knife and kicked up the curb appeal in a major way by deploying Marbled Carbon Fiber and Stainless Stainless together. This MagnaCut Blade Steel knife is larger to handle the toughest of jobs and is proudly made in the USA which many knife makers cannot say anymore about their products.

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The ambidextrous design of The Kline knife in its Marbled Carbon Fiber plus Stainless finish makes is perfect for a multitude of tasks regardless of the elements. This knife has an MSRP of $449 making it appear to be expensive, but not really when you factor in the quality that is poured over this model. All of the important specs you will want to know are listed below as presented by the James Brand:

Blade Length: 3.4″
Overall Length: 7.9″
Weight: 4.0 Oz
Lock Type: TJB Slide-Lock
Carry Orientation: Ambidextrous
Blade Type: Drop Point
Scale Material: Protech Composites Black Ops Molten Carbon Fiber
Hardware: Stainless Steel, Black Oxide
Carry Style: Tip Up/Deep Carry
Blade Steel: CPM-MagnaCut
Blade Hardness: 63 HRC
Blade Grind: Hollow
Clip Material: 6AL4V Titanium
Washers: Phosphor Bronze

Portland, Oregon – March, 2024 – The James Brand – makers of modern, minimal, everyday carry products – is excited to announce the evolution of its best-selling knife, The Kline Marbled Carbon + Stainless, a sleek new version of the popular model featuring premium carbon fiber composites scales.
The Kline is a workhorse in The James Brand’s product line, built to handle tough tasks day after day. Made in the USA and the first carbon fiber scales in the line, The Kline Marbled Carbon + Stainless features a razor-sharp MagnaCut stainless steel blade, the brand’s trademark TJB slide lock mechanism, and a deep carry, reversible pocket clip. For this special edition knife, The James Brand has paired the strength of carbon fiber with the class and sophistication of marble, giving The Kline an entirely new look and feel.
At the heart of this performance folder beats an American-made 3.4” super-steel blade, providing a balance of corrosion resistance and toughness. Complemented by ultra-lightweight yet immensely strong carbon fiber scales, The Kline takes style and performance to the next level under TJB’s unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship while continuing to push boundaries and redefine industry standards across design and materials.

We are seeing a resurgence in blade makers chasing higher price points with presumptively higher quality blades, and it is exciting to see this change in the market. The James Brand with their The Kline knife is definitely a representation of that growing segment of the knife market. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below about the James Brand and their The Kline knife. We always appreciate your feedback.

Adam Scepaniak