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The Carter

The Carter

Our most advanced everyday-carry knife.

Regular price  €229,00
Regular price  Sale price  €229,00
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Color

Color Carbon Fiber + Stainless

Blade Shape

Blade Shape Straight

Size

Size Medium

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With the Carter you get both brawn and beauty.

Featuring a slide-lock mechanism, a corrosion-resistant VG-10 stainless steel blade, fully-profiled G10, Micarta or carbon fiber scales and a deep-carry, reversible pocket clip, the Carter is the most advanced knife we’ve ever made. It's slim and lightweight, but fully capable in any environment. It's also fully ambidextrous, and the pocket clip can easily be removed. The thumb disc design means that the Carter is easy to use with one hand, so it's at the ready in all situations. The Carter is going to immediately earn its spot in your EDC rotation.

Product details

Award Winning Everyday Carry
Our most advanced everyday-carry knife, and always a top seller.
Multiple Sizes
Available in both regular and large sizes; choose the one that fits your needs/hands the best!
Blade Options
Also available in both straight and serrated options.
Ambidextrous Design
A totally ambidextrous design. The Slide-Lock mechanism is symmetrical across the knife, and the thumb stud is totally ambidextrous. The clip can also be moved to either side, or removed completely.
Carbon Fiber Scales
Lighter, stronger, radder.

Technical specifications

Blade Steel
VG-10
Blade Length
2.8" / 7.0 cm
Overall Length
6.5" / 16.7 cm
Weight
2.8 oz / 80 grams
Lock Type
Ambidextrous slide lock
Blade Shape
Drop point
Edge Type
Straight Edge
Opening Style
Ambidextrous thumb disc
Scale Material
Woven carbon fiber
Main Pivot
Stainless Steel / Torx T8
Hardware
Stainless Steel / Torx T6
Carry Style
Tip up
Clip Material
Stainless Steel
Clip Hardware
Torx T6
Bearing Style
Phosphor bronze washers
Designed In
Portland, Oregon
Made In
Yangjiang, China
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the carter vs the carter xl

The Carter

Length : 6.5" / 16.7 cm

The Carter XL

Length : 7.8" / 19.8 cm

the carter slide lock
the carter pocket clip

Form and Function.

The Carter features slide-lock technology, a first for us here at TJB. The slide-lock is secure, easy to understand and ambidextrous. It’s designed for use with one hand, and has been a staple mechanism of everyday carry knives for a long time.

Ambidextrous Design

the carter thumb disk

Thumb Disk

every detail considered


A sketch of the Carter pocket knife.

Designed & Made Better

The VG-10 stainless steel blade has great edge-retention and corrosion resistance. VG-10 was designed to handle the abuse of the culinary world, but because of its amazing characteristics, it’s found a home in the world of everyday carry. The Carter is available with G10 scales or in natural Micarta; both are fully sculpted and feel amazing in hand. The opening style uses a symmetrical thumb-disc on top of the blade, making for easy, affirmative one-handed opening. The deep-carry pocket clip is our deepest ever. It’s easily reversible (using a Torx T6, not included).

The Carter is available in regular and XL sizes, so it will fit hands and jobs of all sizes. If you are looking for something that is discreet and rides easily in any pocket all day, stick with the standard Carter. If you've got bigger hands, and need a full-size knife for hardcore work day in and day out, the Carter XL is for you.

the carter and carter xl laydown
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 683 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 593 Total 4 star reviews: 60 Total 3 star reviews: 20 Total 2 star reviews: 7 Total 1 star reviews: 3
96%would recommend this product
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683 reviews
  • JT
    James T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 hours ago
    Favorite folder

    I love my new the Carter. It is now my favorite folder easy open Easy clothes one hand at no problem . I love the fact that it's sharp right out of the box.

  • JL
    Josh l.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    The carter xl

    I had been looking at TJB for a little while so I finally pulled the trigger and bought one and to be quite honest I'm more of a auto knife kinda guy, however I have never been more impressed with a flipper great steel in it and the action is super smooth g10 scales are very comfortable the knife carries exceptionally well and let's just talk about the box for a sec I have quite a few microtechs benchmades spydercos and other high end knives and I must say TJB box blows all the other out of the water so we'll done James brand my carter xl will not be the last knife I purchase for yall

  • TB
    Tom B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    James brand quality, Carryology style. Step aside...there is a new king in town.

    I am a collector of both pocketknives and Carryology Collaboration items.

    This is one of the top three Carryology items I have.

    First, the knife. James Brand takes a classic pocketknife and turns it up with finish, materials, and ergonomics. Slide lock, flip disk, well-designed deep pocket clip: it is the epitome of an EDC pocketknife. The Carter is a knife that punches far above its weight in terms of cost. And then we do the Carryology voodoo to it.

    The auxikko pattern on the handle, perfectly engraved into the scales, not only massively enhances the grip but is a classical Japanese element that makes this piece stand out. As this pattern is found on most of the Carryology collaboration pieces, it lends the knife a bespoke quality. The superb matte black finish, offset by the orange anodized thumb disk, is the chef's kiss on this incredible piece.

    I almost don’t want to carry it daily, but when you have a bag, water bottle, wallet, and pen with the same design elements and patterning, you cannot help but want to take that next step in accessorizing.

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    David R.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    2 year update!

    Wrote a review for the xl Carter 2 years ago and just figured I’d update! I had both the brown and black micarta and then got the xl green micarta later because I loved the first so much. Well, the ex wife now has the brown and black beauty plus several of my other James items unfortunately. However the green bastard from parts unknown is still kicking and still just as awesome as the day I got it! I seriously love this knife, it’s been two years and I honestly believe this will be around for the rest of my life! Just went camping last weekend for Mother’s Day and every knife she brought was in absolutely terrible shape. This guys saved the friggin day again! Was cutting up steak before grilling for French dip and this guy just went through like a hot knife through butter! Usually don’t use for food prep but when in a pinch what can you do! I am glad I had some James with me! I seriously love this brand, the very instant I can I am going to replace all my missing items! Mark my words lol! Thank you guys for everything you do!

  • CK
    Chad K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Great value for a great price.

    Love the ergonomics and feel of this knife. It has clean lines and a good feel in my hand. Blade is centered and very sharp. I love the pen style pocket clip. Can't wait for the Kline to go on sale!!