The Carter Pocket Knife

Story

An EDC knife that walks the line between brawn and beauty

As The James Brand’s most advanced knife and top seller, the Carter is built to perform in any environment. With a thumb disc and slide-lock for secure, one-handed operation, it cuts rope and whittles wood as smoothly as it slices through an avocado. Slim and lightweight, it features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade and fully-profiled G10 scales, making it ready to tackle tough tasks—and look damn good doing it.

Features

• Lightweight folding design rides easily in a pocket all day long
• Slide-lock mechanism is designed for use with one hand for swift and secure blade deployment
• VG-10 stainless steel blade has great edge retention and corrosion resistance
• G10 scales are fully sculpted for a secure grip
• Opening style uses a symmetrical thumb disc on top of the blade for easy one-hand opening
• Fully ambidextrous for right- or left-handed use
• Removable, deep-carry pocket clip allows for discreet and convenient carrying options

Materials

• VG-10 Stainless steel blade
• G10 Handle
• Designed in Portland, OR
• Made in China

Specs

Blade Steel	VG-10
Handle	G10
Blade Length	2¾”
Overall Length	6½”
Blade Shape	Drop point
Weight	2.8 oz
Lock Type	Ambidextrous slide lock
Edge Type	Straight
Hardware	Stainless steel, Torx T6
Clip Material	Stainless steel
Bearings	Phosphor bronze washers
Opening Style	Ambidextrous thumb disc
Main Pivot	Stainless steel, Torx T8
Carry Style	Tip up

Care

• Clean, lubricate, sharpen

About The James Brand

Take classic knives and pocket tools, edit out everything unessential, and precision machine them using the most cutting-edge tech available—that’s the process behind The James Brand’s award-winning lineup of everyday carry essentials. Since getting their start in the knifemaking hub of Portland, OR in 2012, their founder (the former Director of Product Innovation at Nike) slowly built out The James Brand’s collection. What started as one perfectly tuned blade grew into design-forward renditions of just about every crucial tool you could clip to your belt, stash in your pocket, or rig to your backpack. They look nice, but you shouldn’t baby them. Cast using ultra-durable stainless steel and titanium, they’re good for a lifetime of quick fixes, emergencies, and everyday use. When you’ve been carrying one of these bad boys for as long as we have, it’s pretty clear that all the design work that goes into making each tool is well worth it.