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W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.® Crossroads™ Series Barlow XR – June 2026 Cut of the Month – Smooth Red, White & Blue Burl G-10 Handles & White G-10 Long Bolsters – Premium CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel – 53164
The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.® Crossroads™ Series Barlow XR Special Edition Pocketknife (53164) represents an elite, heirloom-grade masterwork in traditional pocketknife revitalization and modern EDC mechanics. Custom-built in Bradford, Pennsylvania, as the highly anticipated **June 2026 installment of Case’s exclusive "Cut of the Month" program**, this limited-production asset re-architects an iconic folder pattern dating back to the early 1900s. While legacy slipjoint knives rely on permanent brass pin rivets that loosen over years of field work—and feature softer tool steels prone to rolling edges—the Crossroads XR overrides those constraints. This premium tool (021205531649) implements a high-tech screwed-together assembly using Black Oxide Torx fasteners and a modern super-steel blade, providing an exceptional primary asset for traditional slipjoint purists, patriotic knife collectors, and discerning everyday carriers alike.
The structural foundation of this modern-traditional hybrid centers on its stunning, patriotic handle scale matrix and next-generation liners. The frame features dual **Smooth Red, White & Blue Burl G-10 handles** that combine a vibrant swirl aesthetic with the absolute chemical and drop immunity of high-pressure fiberglass laminates. Moving past traditional heavy nickel-silver components that tarnish and scratch, Case integrates **bright white G-10 long bolsters and matching white G-10 liners**, giving the knife an incredibly striking, continuous two-tone aesthetic block. The oversized white bolster face is deeply milled with the signature **"XX" logo engraving**, driving classic brand character directly into the modern synthetic structure while maintaining a sleek, lightweight profile in the hand.
The true operational highlight of this American cutlery milestone lies in its elite blade metallurgy and special tang indexing. Deploying smoothly via an open nail nick, the 2.50-inch Clip Point blade is ground from premium Crucible CPM-S35VN stainless steel. Globally revered as an apex everyday carry super-steel, its particle-metallurgy matrix contains niobium and vanadium carbides to offer monumental edge-retention scaling, exceptional toughness under torsional stress, and effortless corrosion resistance, all brought together by a rugged **Stonewashed Satin finish**. Detailed with the limited **20USA26 "Cut of the Month" factory tang stamp**, this featherlight 2.00-ounce folder delivers absolute mechanical authority, snapping securely closed at a compact **3.38-inch folded length** to ride perfectly deep within your standard watch pocket or suit trousers.
Includes: (1) Case Crossroads Series Barlow XR 53164 Slipjoint Knife (Smooth Red/White/Blue Burl G-10 Handles, White G-10 Bolsters, Stonewashed S35VN Blade), Original June 2026 Crossroads Collection Retail Presentation Box, and Factory Inspected Care Documentation.
*Slipjoint Slip-Protection & Torx Maintenance Guidance: The Crossroads Barlow XR operates utilizing a traditional non-locking slipjoint spring back mechanism. Always ensure your fingers remain completely clear of the blade path when closing the folder, utilizing the integrated half-stop safety detent index to control the movement. While the advanced screwed-together Torx chassis allows for precision cleaning, never overtighten the black oxide frame fasteners, as excessive compression can pinch the white G-10 liners and bind the blade's smooth pivot travel.
Key Features
- June 2026 Cut of the Month: Highly limited Crossroads Series collector's release featuring the official "20USA26" factory tang stamp, maximizing long-term valuation potential.
- Premium CPM-S35VN Steel: High-tier particle metallurgy stainless blade provides massive wear resistance to maintain a razor-sharp edge through grueling utility loops.
- Patriotic Burl G-10 Scales: Intricately swirled red, white, and blue smooth G-10 handle material ensures extreme resistance to moisture, oils, and deep impact cracks.
- Modern Screwed-Together Chassis: Ditches old-fashioned pinned rivets for black oxide Torx screw fasteners, making the frame rigid and easy to service.
- Milled White G-10 Long Bolster: Lightweight white G-10 end cap pays homage to classic long-bolster Barlow layouts while displaying a crisp, deep "XX" brand engraving.
- Proudly Handcrafted in Bradford, PA: Built 100% in the USA by veteran cutlery craftsmen using a pattern history that spans back over a century of American heritage.
Product Specifications
- Brand: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.® (Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA)
- Product Line: Crossroads™ Cut of the Month Series (Limited Edition June 2026)
- Model Designation: Case Crossroads Smooth Red/White/Blue Burl G-10 Barlow XR
- SKU / MPN: 53164 (Alternative Part Identifiers: CA53164 / 53164-CASE / XR101009 1/2 S35VN)
- Knife Pattern Profile: Historic Barlow XR Frame Silhouette
- Locking Mechanism Class: Traditional Slipjoint Non-Locking Joint (With Half-Stop Safety)
- Number of Active Blades: 1 (Single Blade Configuration)
- Blade Profile Geometry: 2.50" Clip Point with Hollow Nail Nick Open
- Blade Material Base: CPM-S35VN Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel
- Blade Finish Treatment: Rugged Low-Reflective Stonewashed Satin
- Handle Construction Material: Smooth-Polished Burl G-10 (Red, White, and Blue Composite)
- Bolster & Liner Layout: Bright White G-10 Long Bolster and Matching Liners with Milled "XX" Engraving
- Chassis Fastener Hardware: Black Oxide Finished Torx Head Screws
- Closed Length (Folded): 3.38 Inches (85.85 mm)
- Blade Length Dimension: 2.50 Inches (63.50 mm)
- Product Net Assembly Weight: ~2.00 oz (56.7 g) - Ultra-Light Low-Mass Pocket Carrier
- Total Packaging Box Mass: ~0.45 lbs (Enclosed Inside Branded Blue Crossroads Collectors Box)
- UPC Barcode: 021205531649
