Most of the other materials are decidedly more contemporary. For instance, the other three handle options include Micarta, carbon fiber and Kirinite (a type of layered acrylic).
Furthermore, the knife’s blade steel is CPM S90V across all six available configurations. This is one of the top high-end steels of today, offering superb edge retention, corrosion resistance, durability and more.
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This elevated take on a classic Barlow also features some other major quality-of-life improvements. The overall design itself is more refined, boasting sleeker lines than older examples.
Various titanium parts aid its structural integrity. This includes the frame lock, bolster, liners, Torx hardware, back spacer and removable pocket clip.