Kershaw Brandywine Brown Bone Folder Knife

The Kershaw Brandywine in Brown Bone keeps a classic pocketknife pattern alive, a two-blade slip joint pairing a satin-finished D2 clip blade with a matching spey blade, fitted to a jigged brown bone handle with copper bolsters and an inlay shield.

D2 tool steel is a step up from the carbon steels traditionally found in this style of knife, holding a working edge noticeably longer through repeated use while still being straightforward to resharpen. Everyday cutting is the clip blade's part, while the spey blade's flatter edge and rounded tip is purpose-built for detail work and skinning tasks a pointed blade handles less cleanly. Jigged bone gives the handle a traditional texture and grip, developing character over years of carry the way synthetic materials simply can't replicate. Copper bolsters and an inlay shield add collector-grade detailing to a knife that's as much about craftsmanship as cutting.

A slip joint holds each blade open with spring tension rather than a mechanical lock, opened and closed the traditional way with a nail nick. Kershaw backs the Brandywine with the same limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship that covers the full lineup. Explore more Traditional Knives.

• Two-blade design sets a clip blade with a spey blade
• D2 tool steel holds a working edge noticeably longer than traditional carbon steel
• Jigged bone handle develops character over years of carry
• Copper bolsters and inlay shield add collector-grade detailing