“The Outfitter Has Always Been a Jackson Hole Knife”

While the steel brought major performance upgrades, the newest evolution of the Outfitter focuses on grip, ergonomics, and visual identity.

The new Timberline SureGrip variant introduces New West KnifeWorks’ G10 SureGrip handle construction, precision-machined fluting, and a striking orange G10 liner layered beneath the scales.

The design inspiration came directly from the mountains surrounding Jackson Hole.

“The idea was the timberline ridge at daybreak,” Corey says. “Dark evergreen forests with the warmth of sunrise just starting to break over the mountains.”

The result is subtle but deeply dimensional—a handle that shifts between earthy greens, shadow tones, and warm highlights depending on the light.

“It feels like something you’d carry in the Tetons,” Corey says.

Functionally, the handle is designed for demanding conditions. Alternating rubberized grip zones and G10 layers maintain traction even when wet, cold, or blood-slicked, while the added fluting improves both grip texture and visual character.

“You shouldn’t have to choose between a knife that performs and a knife that’s beautiful,” Corey says. “We want both.”

The Timberline now joins the permanent Outfitter lineup as the third core handle option, alongside other established colorways.