The American Made Workhorse
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Named after the Kline arrowhead found in the Delaware River Valley of Pennsylvania, the Kline is our newest American-made folder and packs a lot of punch into a larger, rugged form factor. The Kline represents our first use of MagnaCut, a new EDC-specific stainless steel designed to be ultra corrosion resistant and extremely durable. This is a true USA-made super-steel, and we are excited to introduce it into the TJB line. The Kline also has a removable/reversible deep-carry clip, a the TJB Slide-Lock locking mechanism, and a full-liner construction. With its larger size, Micarta scales and ambidextrous design, the Kline has everything you need in a larger workhorse folder.
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Named after the Kline arrowhead found in the Delaware River Valley of Pennsylvania, the Kline is our newest American-made folder and packs a lot of punch into a larger, rugged form factor. The Kline represents our first use of MagnaCut, a new knife-specific stainless steel designed to be ultra corrosion resistant and extremely durable. This is a true USA-made supersteel, and we are excited to get it into the TJB line.
The Kline comes equipped with a removable and reversible deep-carry pocket clip, a Slide-Lock locking mechanism and a full-liner construction. With its larger size, Micarta scales and ambidextrous design, the Kline has everything you need in a larger hard-working daily folder.
The Kline represents our first use of MagnaCut, a new EDC-specific powdered metallurgy steel designed to be ultra corrosion resistant and extremely durable. MagnaCut is the product of Larrin Thomas, a self-professed knife nerd and the guy who actually wrote the book on blade steel engineering. He's dedicated his career to the study of blade steels and their properties. Your blade is the heart of your knife, and the properties of blade steels vary widely. Larrin's mission was to create a new EDC steel that would tackle a classic issue: how do you get the corrosion resistance of a stainless steel with the toughness and durability of high carbon steels? MagnaCut was his answer, and we are proud to bring it to the TJB line for the first time with the Kline.
"MagnaCut has the corrosion resistance of stainless steels, but with the performance characteristics of a traditional high-carbon steel."
- Larrin Thomas, MagnaCut creator and author of "Knife Engineering"
We know that for a lot of people buying products made in the USA is important. It's important to us too, and we're making commitments to make more products here in the States. The Kline is our second USA-made knife, and there are more coming in the future. We are proud to produce the Kline domestically, and we'll continue to expand the products that we make close to home. Stay tuned for more USA-made products in 2023.
We've listened to a lot of requests for a larger, more full-bodied knife that was designed to do tough jobs that might be outside the scope of a lighter-weight EDC folder. That's where the Kline came from. It's the knife you've been asking us to make: USA-made, MagnaCut blade steel, Micarta scales, an ambidextrous design and a larger form factor. This is a knife that we are really proud of and we know you're going to appreciate it as well. The Kline will be there for you when you need it most.
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I am glad James Brand made a great hard use knife like this! Feels great in the hand. Great design fit and finish and excellent choice of top notch components including magnacut. How many folding knives show they can baton if needed? Will always use my fixed blades for that but nice knowing I have a folder that can do it if needed. This is one tough knife!
So let me start by saying I’m a knife collector. 25+ years and $30,000 later… I do know a thing or two about knives. I first bought a Kline in all black( but I just put it in my collection/never carried it). I then purchased a Kline in green micarta and I have to say that honestly…. It’s maybe my most functional and favorite go-to EDC that I currently have in my rotation. I always carry no matter what, a Sebenza 21 along with whatever else I grab with it. I’ve been taking my Kline with me everywhere ( almost like a second Sebenza). It’s a favorite of mine. The knife at first looked somewhat different than what I use/collect…. however, I started to take it with me… but the action WAS a little stiff. It wouldn’t drop shut and flicking it open with the axis lock was a no go many times. I knew it needed to just break in a bit and it has! It flicks open with authority. Drops shut perfectly ( think Benchmade 940). The ergos on this guy are really fantastic as well. I was skeptical with the double thumb lugs and the size/position of the pocket clip. However, I was nicely surprised that the way I hold a knife… there are no hot spots. The micarta is chamfered well and the grip is literally perfect for me and what I need it for. The blade is big and bold in magnacut. Came shaving sharp right out of the box and I haven’t needed to sharpen or strop it at all yet. This thing is a true WORKHORSE! I’m probably going to buy a third one as well! Obviously this knife was designed by people…
It is great.
The opening mechanism could be improved maybe add bearings but overall its a great looking knife and good steel.
My first kline was way to tight. Even after loosening the pivot collar it was tough to close. TJB took care of me and sent out a replacement no question asked. The new knife is phenomenal. I've beat the crap out of mine. The heat treat in on par with CRK and Pro-Tech MagnaCut. This has been my edc since I got it replacing a Mordax and Sebenza. Buy with confidence not just in the knife, but company as well.
