Description
RST8042B: Real Barlow RB-1 Clip Point Slipjoint - Black Translucent Plastic
Real Steel Knives
The Real Barlow RB-1 is RSK's interpretation of the classic Barlow design, which impresses with its creative solution for handle scales. The RB-1 is a slip joint folding pocket knife crafted with a 2.87" long 12C27 blade and black translucent plastic handles. The 12C27 blade steel is renowned for its sharpness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. The Real Barlow RB-1 has two blade options: a clip point blade for more remarkable piercing ability and a drop point blade for versatility. With its sleek handle scales, the Real Barlow is aesthetically pleasing while remaining extraordinarily lightweight. The slip joint mechanism allows for legal carry in countries with strict regulations, and the deep carry pocket clip is reversible.
If a knife belonged to the people, it was the Barlow; if a knife adapted to today's life, it is a Real Barlow.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.87"
- Cutting Edge: 2.63"
- Closed Length: 3.62"
- Overall Length: 6.50"
- Blade Material: 12C27 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.090"
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Black Translucent Plastic
- Locking Mechanism: Slipjoint (non-locking)
- Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 1.55 oz.
- Made in China
UPC Code: 12500013
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Real Steel Knives Real Barlow RB-1 Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.87" 12C27 Satin Clip Point Blade, Black Translucent Plastic Handles
(3 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars
Real Steel Knives Real Barlow RB-1 Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.87" 12C27 Satin Clip Point Blade, Black Translucent Plastic Handles Bill
Cincinnati, Oh
Apr 30, 2026
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Handle Feel, Handle Material
Modern slipjoint Barlow
I love this clip, the most easily reversible clip I've ever used, great budget knife, looks modern with a classic design. Keep telling myself I need to get more Real Steel because I like this one so much.
Real Steel Knives Real Barlow RB-1 Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.87" 12C27 Satin Clip Point Blade, Black Translucent Plastic Handles Owend
North Carolina
Mar 20, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Good
Well made, good value, light weight 1.5 ozComes in a box with cloth, specs printed on box
Real Steel Knives Real Barlow RB-1 Slipjoint Folding Knife 2.87" 12C27 Satin Clip Point Blade, Black Translucent Plastic Handles
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
New spin slip joint!
I prefer as I get older to carry a somewhat smaller knife. Always liked the slip joints, but even the smaller ones never felt right just lying in your pocket. The Real Steel Barlow RB-1 solves the problem. It's very light weight, extremely sharp, and has a removable pocket clip that doubles as a fork, if you're inclined to use it as such. Nothing more to say really, very easy to carry!
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