Back in 2021, The James Brand introduced the world to its most advanced knife to date with The Barnes. Sporting a single-piece integral handle design brought to life in billet titanium, The Barnes remains one of TJB’s most sought-after products, routinely selling out within just hours when new batches are released. And while the normal versions of The Barnes are undeniably top-shelf, this hasn’t stopped The James Brand from churning out ultra-premium limited edition versions of its inaugural integral knife — the latest of which to break cover is the new Barnes LTD Snakeskin Copper + Damasteel knife.
The Basics
Like prior Barnes LTD releases, this new version sees TJB take an already extremely high-end folding knife and treat it to something of a spare-no-expense material selection upgrade — with this latest version receiving upgraded Damascus blade steel, upgraded handle inlays, and a new blacked-out finish.
The Blade
While the normal Barnes’ Böhler M390 blade steel is nothing to scoff at — far from it in fact — this new LTD-spec gains a proprietary powder metallurgy Damascus steel in the form of a Damasteel DS93X Hakkapella pattern construction. Set on a ceramic ball bearing pivot, this new martensitic Damascus construction maintains the M390-spec’s 3.50-inch length and drop point profile.
The Handle
Like the regular version of this super premium EDC knife, this new LTD model is constructed around a single-price integral handle milled from Grade 5 titanium billet. What Separates this limited edition variant from the regular model is a Snakeskin Copper carbon fiber handle inlay from FatCarbon on the knife’s show side. To complement the new Snakeskin Copper inlay, the entire handle — including its billet titanium pocket clip — has been cloaked in a black PVD coating. The blade has also been bestowed with a matching black thumb stud set.
Included Extras
When you purchase one of TJB’s regular $649 Barnes knives, you get the integral model, along with a removable integrated lanyard and a special challenge coin — items that are also included with the new LTD variant.
Spec Sheet
Brand: The James Brand
Model: The Barnes LTD Snakeskin Copper + Damasteel
Overall Length: 7.80”
Blade Length: 3.50”
Blade Steel: Damasteel Hakkapella Pattern DS93X
Handle: Titanium & Snakeskin Copper FatCarbon
Lock Type: Framelock
Weight: 4.60oz
Manufacturing Origin: China
Pricing & Availability
The James Brand Snakeskin Copper + Damasteel Barnes Knife is available for order now, with pricing set at $1,449. Just like with previous Barnes LTD models, the new Snakeskin Copper + Damasteel variant is restricted to just 20 units worldwide.
Recap
The James Brand Snakeskin Copper + Damasteel Barnes LTD Knife
The James Brand unveiled yet another ultra-premium, ultra-limited-edition Barnes LTD integral knife, this time gaining Snakeskin Copper FatCarbon scales, a Damasteel DS93X Hakkapella pattern blade, and a fully-blacked-out PVD coating throughout.
