Est. 2019 / Artisan Cutlery Lineage

Budget Blades.
Zero Compromise.

Machined by the same team behind Artisan Cutlery. 20+ years of blade expertise distilled into tools that outperform their price tag — every single time.

20+
Years Expertise
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Steel Options
11
Handle Materials
CJRB folding knife with precision-ground blade and ergonomic handle
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Our Heritage

Born from the same hands that forge Artisan Cutlery

The Origin / 2019

Not a budget line. A different philosophy.

CJRB was never meant to be "Artisan Cutlery Lite." We built a brand that stands on its own — same factory floor, same machinists, same obsessive QC process. The only thing we stripped out was the markup.

Every CJRB blade passes through the identical heat-treatment cycles, the same CNC machines, and the hands of craftspeople with over two decades of experience.

CJRB manufacturing facility and precision CNC machining
Chino Hills, California
Precision blade grinding and edge finishing
Heat treatment & edge finishing
The Mission

Craftsmanship is not a price bracket.

We fuse traditional old-world blade-making with modern CNC precision. The result: tools that feel hand-finished, perform like competition pieces, and cost a fraction of comparable options.

From ergonomic handle sculpting to mirror-polished blade flats — every detail is deliberate, nothing is accidental.

Materials & Engineering

Premium steel. Precision lock. Your choice of handle.

Blade Steel Options
Signature
AR-RPM9
59-61 HRC

Our proprietary workhorse steel. Exceptional edge retention with easy field sharpening. The backbone of the CJRB lineup.

D2
Tool Steel
58-60 HRC

Semi-stainless with outstanding wear resistance. Hard-use ready, proven across decades of knife-making.

Sandvik 12C27
Swedish
57-59 HRC

Clean Scandinavian metallurgy. Razor-sharp out of the box, stain-resistant, and forgiving to maintain.

AR-SFII
New Gen
60-62 HRC

Next-generation proprietary alloy. Pushes hardness higher while maintaining toughness for demanding use.

Handle Materials
G10

Fiberglass-reinforced laminate. Grippy, lightweight, nearly indestructible.

Micarta

Linen-phenolic composite. Develops character with use, superior wet grip.

Carbon Fiber

Aerospace-grade weave. Stiff, featherweight, visually striking.

Titanium

Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V. Corrosion-proof, warm to touch, builds unique patina.

Aluminum

Anodized 6061-T6. Lightweight frame construction for everyday carry.

Copper

Raw antimicrobial metal. Heavy, warm, and develops a living patina over time.

Lock Mechanisms
F Frame Lock
B Button Lock
X Crossbar Lock
L Liner Lock
R Recoil Lock
The Collection

Built for every carry style and every budget.

CJRB Folding Knives knife collection
40+ Models

Folding Knives

The core of CJRB. Frame locks, button locks, flippers, and front flippers — every deployment method covered.

CJRB Fixed Blades knife collection
12+ Models

Fixed Blades

Full-tang construction for outdoor and tactical applications. Kydex sheaths included.

CJRB Compact EDC knife collection
15+ Models

Compact EDC

Under 3 inches. Designed for daily pocket carry — lightweight, legal-friendly, and razor-sharp.

CJRB Limited Editions knife collection
Rotating Models

Limited Editions

Exclusive runs with premium steels and exotic handle materials. Once they sell out, they stay gone.

Blade Size Guide
Compact EDC
Under 3"
Everyday tasks, legal carry
Standard EDC
3" — 3.25"
All-purpose daily driver
Full Size
3.25" — 3.5"
Outdoor, heavier cutting
Large / Outdoor
Over 3.5"
Camp prep, bushcraft
Shop Knives

20 knives. One standard.

Every CJRB blade is factory-tested, ceramic ball-bearing pivoted, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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CJRB Lago J1926 AR-RPM9 Steel G10 Handle Folding Knives
AR-RPM9 Button Lock

Lago J1926 AR-RPM9 Steel G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.41" blade G10
$49.98
4.5
CJRB Bolt J1960 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives (Holiday Exclusive)
AR-RPM9 recoil

Bolt J1960 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives (Holiday Exclusive)

3.25" blade G10
$49.99
4.5
CJRB Tundra J1966 D2 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Tundra J1966 D2 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.78" blade G10
$69.99
4.5
CJRB Acacia J1952 AR-RPM9 Blade Steel FRN Handle Folding Knives
AR-RPM9 crossbar

Acacia J1952 AR-RPM9 Blade Steel FRN Handle Folding Knives

Glass-Reinforced Nylon
$29.99
4.5
CJRB Shale J1943 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
AR-RPM9 Crossbar Lock

Shale J1943 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3" blade G10
$49.99
4.5
CJRB Pyrite-Light J1945 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade FRN Handle Folding Knives
AR-RPM9 button

Pyrite-Light J1945 AR-RPM9 Steel Blade FRN Handle Folding Knives

3" blade Glass-Reinforced Nylon
$29.99
4.5
-25%
CJRB Centros J1905 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Centros J1905 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.66" blade G10
$37.79 $50.38
-25%
CJRB Crag J1904 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Crag J1904 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.43" blade G10
$35.99 $47.98
-25%
CJRB Taiga J1903 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2/AR-RPM9 Liner Lock

Taiga J1903 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.58" blade G10
$35.99 $47.98
-25%
CJRB Briar J1902 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Briar J1902 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.74" blade G10
$35.99 $47.98
-25%
CJRB Talla J1901 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Talla J1901 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.5" blade G10
$39.84 $53.12
-25%
CJRB Ria J1917 12C27 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
12C27 Liner Lock

Ria J1917 12C27 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

2.95" blade G10
$32.98 $43.97
-25%
CJRB Feldspar Small J1912S AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives - Natural Green (J1912S-NTG)
D2 Liner Lock

Feldspar Small J1912S AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives - Natural Green (J1912S-NTG)

3" blade G10
$35.99 $47.98
-25%
CJRB Feldspar J1912 AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives - Natural Green (J1912-NTG)
D2 Liner Lock

Feldspar J1912 AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives - Natural Green (J1912-NTG)

3.53" blade G10
$39.99 $53.12
-25%
CJRB Agave J1911 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Agave J1911 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.72" blade G10
$39.84 $53.12
-25%
CJRB Mangrove J1910 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives
D2/AR-RPM9 Liner Lock

Mangrove J1910 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives

3.53" blade G10
$39.84 $53.12
-25%
CJRB Barranca J1909 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Barranca J1909 D2 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.72" blade G10
$39.84 $53.12
-25%
CJRB Rampart J1907 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

Rampart J1907 D2/AR-RPM9 Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.5" blade G10
$35.99 $47.98
4.2
-25%
CJRB Gobi J1906 AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives
AR-RPM9 Liner Lock

Gobi J1906 AR-RPM9 Blade G10(contoured & CNC pattern texture) Handle Folding Knives

3.5" blade G10
$39.95 $53.12
-31%
CJRB GOBI J1906 AR-RPM9 Steel Black PVD Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives
D2 Liner Lock

GOBI J1906 AR-RPM9 Steel Black PVD Blade G10 Handle Folding Knives

3.5" blade G10
$42.49 $61.32
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Our Promise

We back every blade we ship.

14-Day DOA

Dead-on-arrival replacement. No questions, no hassle. If it arrives defective, we replace it immediately.

30-Day Returns

Conditional return and exchange window. Changed your mind? We understand. Send it back within 30 days.

Lifetime Quality

Limited lifetime guarantee on most items. We stand behind the structural integrity of every blade we ship.

Free US Shipping

Every single order ships free within the United States. No minimums, no tricks, no surcharges.

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