CJRB Shale J1943-BRE, Stonewashed AR-RPM9, Black Red G10, pocket knife

The CJRB Shale J1943-BRE is a handy, compact pocket knife with no frills. At first glance, this knife looks simple. But in practice, there are many little features that make this knife special. First of all, the excellent ergonomics; unless you wear size XXL gloves, this knife will feel like a natural extension of your hand. Furthermore, the Shale is a true slicer thanks to the combination of a high flat grind with a blade thickness of 2.4 mm. The crossbar-lock and ceramic ball bearings make folding and unfolding simple and effortless. The light texture on the G10 handle offers a nice grip but does not cause so-called ‘hotspots’. To top it off, the Shale also has a beautiful deep-carry pocket clip for discreet and effortless carrying. In short: have you been looking for an affordable EDC knife? Look no further!



The CJRB Shale J1943-BRE, Stonewashed AR-RPM9, Black Red G10, pocket knife is a cool EDC knife in the colour red, black. With its blade length of 7.9 cm, this knife is suitable for daily cutting tasks. For example, opening boxes, peeling an apple, the odd job around the house: this pocket knife can do it all.



Opening the CJRB Shale J1943-BRE, Stonewashed AR-RPM9, Black Red G10, pocket knife with one hand is very easy thanks to the thumb stud. Once opened, the sturdy Crossbar Lock ensures that the blade is locked and won’t accidentally close during use. A cool feature of this lock is that it can be easily used by both left-handed and right-handed users.

The name ‘Crossbar Lock’ is a generic term for locks of this type. The foundation of this mechanism was the Axis Lock as developed by Benchmade. Today, several manufacturers happily make use of the same mechanism, though sometimes under different names.



Blade made of AR-RPM9 steel
AR-RPM9 is a steel developed specifically for knives by the experts at CJRB. Thanks to its powder technology, AR-RPM9 offers a nice combination of hardness and toughness. The main advantage of AR-RPM9 is something else, though. CJRB has extensively tested AR-RPM9. What stood out most during these months of testing was AR-RPM9’s exceptional ease of sharpening. Even after tough tasks that made the blade completely dull, it took only a few minutes to get it razor-sharp again. And unlike many other steels with this trait, AR-RPM9 retains that sharpness for an extraordinarily long time.



The ‘stonewash’ process was chosen for the finish of this blade. The stonewash process involves the blade being placed inside a drum with ceramic stones, or media, and then vibrated or tumbled for several hours. The result is a finish that looks precisely polished or roughened depending on the version. The advantage of stonewashing, however, is that signs of use are much less noticeable. That makes it a popular choice for knives that see a lot of use.



G10 handle

The CJRB Shale J1943-BRE, Stonewashed AR-RPM9, Black Red G10, pocket knife features a handle made from G10 and measures 10.5 cm in length. G10 is a composite material made of glass fibre and synthetic resin. With its subtle texture, G10 feels great in hand and offers plenty of grip. Moreover, it is incredibly strong, so it can take a beating.



About CJRB
In 2019, in response to the ever-growing demand for even more budget-friendly tools, Artisan Cutlery decided to launch the CJRB brand. With a focus on quality at an affordable price, the CJRB line quickly gathered a large fan base. Every once in a while, they even asked customers and fans themselves to indirectly collaborate or help design their new releases. This immediately made CJRB a ‘crowd favourite’ among the budget EDC community. Since its launch, CJRB has proven itself time and again as a competent competitor in the world of pocket knives and EDC.



Looking to personalise your new purchase?
Add an engraving! Our engraving machine will turn your CJRB Shale J1943-BRE, Stonewashed AR-RPM9, Black Red G10, pocket knife into something truly special. Personalise your own gear, or create a unique gift. We can engrave names, dates and short quotes. Logos and small images are also possible. Ideal as a business gift, for your wedding party or when you just fancy spoiling yourself.

The engraving process is simple: when engraving a name, date or short text, simply choose the option ‘Add engraving’ next to the ‘Add to cart’ button. The rest is self-explanatory. Would you prefer to have an image, logo or more detailed engraving? Take a look at our Advanced Engraving options.