A Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166 folding knife shown open. The 2.45-inch CPM-S35VN clip blade is deployed showing a stonewash satin finish — a textured, low-glare surface with warm satin character; a thumb hole is visible in the blade for one-hand opening on the slip joint platform. The 20USA26 tang stamp is visible at the blade base. The Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood handle shows the gradient finish flowing from the oversized black G-10 bolster — engraved with XX — toward the liner end. Closed length 3.38 inches, weight 1.3 oz. September 2026 Crossroads™ Cut of the Month. Made in the USA by Case Knives.

Case Crossroads XR Barlow 53166 sloped ember glow Dymalux wood — black G-10 bolster XX engraved, 3.38 in closed, 1.3 oz

Case Crossroads XR Barlow - 2.45" CPM-S35VN Stonewash Satin Clip Blade, Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood with Black G-10 Handle - 53166

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The Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166 is the September 2026 edition of Case's Cut of the Month series — a monthly collector release that pairs a classic Barlow slip joint with modern materials and a signature 20USA26 tang stamp that marks it as a piece of a defined, limited run that will not be repeated.

The blade is CPM-S35VN — Crucible's particle metallurgy stainless steel that delivers outstanding edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance in a steel that sharpens more easily than higher-vanadium alternatives. The stonewash satin finish combines the texture of a stonewash with the warmth of a satin, producing a low-glare working surface suited to the Barlow's role as a hard-use daily carry. The clip blade features a thumb hole for safe, one-hand opening on a slip joint platform. Tang stamp: 20USA26.

The Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood handle is Case's first handle finished in a style that flows from the oversized black G-10 bolster to the liner's end — a gradient effect across stabilized composite wood in the Ember Glow colorway. Black G-10 bolster with XX engraving. At 1.3 oz and 3.38" closed, this is the lightest, most compact Barlow Case has released in the Crossroads series. Made in the USA.

Key Features

Blade: CPM-S35VN, stonewash satin, clip profile — 2.45 in; thumb hole opening; 20USA26 tang stamp; outstanding edge retention and toughness; slip joint
Handle: Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood — Case's first sloped finish flowing from oversized black G-10 bolster to liner end; XX engraved bolster; 3.38 in closed, 1.3 oz
Deployment / Lock: Thumb hole, slip joint — XR Barlow pattern; September 2026
Crossroads™ Cut of the Month; 20USA26 tang stamp
Carry: 1.3 oz; 3.38 in closed; September 2026 Cut of the Month limited release — will not be repeated; made in USA

Crossroads™ Cut of the Month collectors who want the complete 2026 series — the September Ember Glow Dymalux® edition is a monthly release with a defined end. CPM-S35VN buyers who want particle metallurgy steel in a traditional Barlow slip joint at under $100. Buyers who want an exceptionally lightweight EDC folder — 1.3 oz and 3.38" closed is genuinely minimal carry.

Add the Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow (53166) to your cart today — September 2026's Cut of the Month, in CPM-S35VN and Ember Glow Dymalux®, with the fast shipping Knifeworks is known for.

Warranty Information

Case Knives warrants each and every Case knife to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the owner, and will repair or replace with a new Case knife, at Case's option, any Case knife that is defective. Case does not warrant its products or their finish against normal wear or misuse. For warranty service, contact Case directly at caseknives.com.

Specifications

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Product Type	Traditional Knife
Product Brand	Case Knives
Item Number	53166
Model	Crossroads™ XR Barlow
Series	Crossroads™ Cut of the Month — September 2026
Pattern	XR Barlow
Tang Stamp	20USA26
Number of Blades	1
Blade Style	Clip Point
Blade Material	CPM-S35VN Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel
Blade Length	2.45 inches
Blade Finish	Stonewash Satin
Handle Material	Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood
Handle Bolster	Black G-10 — Oversized, XX Engraved
Handle Finish	Smooth
Closed Length	3.38 inches
Lock Type	Slip Joint
Opener	Thumb Hole
Weight	1.3 oz
Edition	September 2026 Crossroads™ Cut of the Month
Origin	Made in USA
Blade Range	2-2.99

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Product Type Traditional Knife

Product Brand Case Knives

Item Number 53166

Model Crossroads™ XR Barlow

Series Crossroads™ Cut of the Month — September 2026

Pattern XR Barlow

Tang Stamp 20USA26

Number of Blades 1

Blade Style Clip Point

Blade Material CPM-S35VN Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel

Blade Length 2.45 inches

Blade Finish Stonewash Satin

Handle Material Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood

Handle Bolster Black G-10 — Oversized, XX Engraved

Handle Finish Smooth

Closed Length 3.38 inches

Lock Type Slip Joint

Opener Thumb Hole

Weight 1.3 oz

Edition September 2026 Crossroads™ Cut of the Month

Origin Made in USA

Blade Range 2-2.99

Product Reviews

September 2026 Cut of the Month

The Crossroads™ XR Barlow September edition — Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood, black G-10 bolster with XX engraving, CPM-S35VN stonewash satin. 20USA26 tang stamp. 1.3 oz, 3.38” closed. This edition will not be repeated.

CPM-S35VN Stonewash Satin — Thumb Hole Barlow

Crucible particle metallurgy stainless — outstanding edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance; easier to sharpen than higher-vanadium alternatives. Stonewash satin clip blade, 2.45 in. Thumb hole for one-hand opening on a slip joint platform.

Authorized Dealer — Case Lifetime Warranty

Knifeworks is an authorized Case Knives dealer. Every 53166 purchased here carries Case’s limited lifetime warranty — free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the owner; repair or replacement at Case’s option.

Same or Next Business Day Shipping

In-stock orders ship from Columbia, Louisiana. Monthly edition — available while supplies last. Call 888-225-9775 with any questions.

Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow September 2026 Cut of the Month in CPM-S35VN and Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood, answered by the Knifeworks team.

What is the Crossroads™ Cut of the Month series, and why does it matter for collectors?

The Case Crossroads™ Cut of the Month is a monthly collector release program in which Case produces a limited edition XR Barlow each month of 2026, each with a distinct handle material and finish not available in the standard Case lineup. Each edition carries the 20USA26 tang stamp — a Crossroads series signature that marks the knife as part of this specific program year. The September edition (53166) uses the Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood handle, Case’s first handle finished in a sloped style flowing from the G-10 bolster to the liner end. When the September edition window closes, it is gone — monthly Cut of the Month pieces are not carried forward or reprinted, making them genuine calendar-limited collector pieces rather than open-production runs.

What is CPM-S35VN, and why did Case choose it for the Crossroads™ XR Barlow?

CPM-S35VN is a Crucible particle metallurgy stainless steel that improved on the benchmark CPM-S30VN by adding niobium to refine the carbide structure — the result is a steel with outstanding edge retention, excellent toughness, and strong corrosion resistance that is meaningfully easier to sharpen than higher-vanadium steels like M390 or S90V. For the Crossroads™ XR Barlow, CPM-S35VN represents a significant upgrade over Case’s standard Tru-Sharp™ Surgical Stainless — it is a premium production steel suited to a hard-use Barlow that will see real cutting tasks. The stonewash satin finish is a practical choice for a working knife in particle metallurgy steel, providing a low-glare surface that ages well with use.

What is Dymalux® Wood, and what makes the Ember Glow handle distinctive?

Dymalux® is a stabilized wood composite — natural wood that has been vacuum-impregnated with colored resin under pressure, producing a material that retains wood’s natural grain character while adding dimensional stability, moisture resistance, and color depth that plain wood cannot achieve. The Ember Glow colorway produces warm amber-to-deep-orange tones through the wood grain, evoking glowing embers. What makes the September Crossroads™ handle specifically distinctive is the “sloped” finish — Case’s first handle treatment that flows visually from the oversized black G-10 bolster to the liner end, creating a gradient transition rather than a hard boundary between bolster and handle scale. This is a first for Case’s production handle treatments and unique to this Crossroads™ edition.

What is an XR Barlow, and how is it different from a standard Case Barlow?

The Barlow is one of Case’s most classic traditional patterns — a long, slender slip joint with an elongated bolster that has been in production since the early twentieth century. The XR designation in the Crossroads™ series indicates an upgraded, modernized version of the pattern: premium blade steel (CPM-S35VN rather than standard stainless), a contemporary handle material (Dymalux® Wood rather than bone or synthetic), modern blade features (thumb hole for one-hand opening), and the G-10 bolster with XX engraving. The XR Barlow keeps the Barlow’s defining silhouette and slip joint character while delivering materials and features suited to everyday hard use rather than collector display.

What is the 20USA26 tang stamp, and what does it signify?

The tang stamp on a Case knife is the marking on the blade tang — the portion of the blade that extends into the handle — that identifies the knife’s production period. Case tang stamps have been a collector reference system since the company’s early production history, and each era’s stamp is documented and cross-referenced by Case collectors. The 20USA26 tang stamp on the Crossroads™ XR Barlow is the series signature for the 2026 program year — “20” and “26” flanking “USA” mark this as a 2026 American-made production piece in the Crossroads™ program. For collectors building the complete 2026 Crossroads™ series, the consistent tang stamp across all twelve monthly editions ties the set together as a cohesive collection.

What are the full specifications of the Case Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166?

Blade length: 2.45 in. Closed length: 3.38 in. Weight: 1.3 oz. CPM-S35VN particle metallurgy stainless steel, stonewash satin finish, clip blade, thumb hole, slip joint, 20USA26 tang stamp. Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood handle with oversized black G-10 bolster, XX engraved. One blade. Case limited lifetime warranty. September 2026 Crossroads™ Cut of the Month — limited edition. Made in USA. $99.99. Knifeworks ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana — call 888-225-9775 with any questions.

CPM-S35VN Stonewash Satin · Clip Blade · Thumb Hole · Slip Joint · Ember Glow Dymalux® Wood · Black G-10 Bolster · XX Engraved · 20USA26 Tang Stamp · 1.3 oz · 3.38 in · September 2026 Cut of the Month

CPM-S35VN stonewash satin. Sloped Ember Glow Dymalux®. Black G-10 bolster, XX engraved. 20USA26 tang stamp. 1.3 oz at 3.38” closed. September 2026 only — the Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166.

Knifeworks is an authorized Case Knives dealer. The Crossroads™ XR Barlow 53166 ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Monthly edition — available while supplies last. Call 888-225-9775 with any questions. Case limited lifetime warranty on every knife.

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