5 Knives And Pocket Tools That Are Perfect For Everyday Carry

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

Founded in 2012 out of Portland, OR, The James Brand quickly commanded a space in the knife and EDC world by creating wonderfully designed products with a supreme level of function.

Best EDC Goods from The James Brand

The company was started by Ryan Coulter, an industrial designer who had worked at Burton and Nike. At Nike, Coulter was the Director of Product Innovation for a time. Coulter has made it so The James Brand conveys attention to design in every product in its lineup. From pockets knives to multi-tools, to gadgets, each piece is made to last for years to come.

We rounded up 5 of our favorite tools from The James Brand right now that are perfect for everyday carry. Check them out below.


The Holcombe

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

The Holcombe is a minimal carabiner made to clip onto your keys or everyday bag. All it’s made of is strong stainless steel and a spring-loaded bent wire. Holcombe will fit snug on a single belt look and lock valuables in place with a dual locking system. Two additional features we love include the All Things® scraper and flat head screwdriver on the end.

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The Carter XL

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

Crafted out of VG10 stainless steel for the handle and micarta for the handle, The Carter XL is a large everyday pocket knife for heavy-duty use. The blade measures 3.4 inches and the total length 7.8. Features of Carter XL include a deep-carry pocket clip, a symmetrical thumb disc for easy one-hand opening, and a slide locking mechanism.

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The Cache River

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

The Cache River is a low-profile driver tool crafted out of 6061 aluminum. It’s the ultimate tool for those critical moments where you need a specific small bit. Inside the Chache River is an interior storage cache that holds two or the three bits you receive—a Phillips No. 2, a Torx T6, and a Wiha Slotted 4.5.

The tool has a ball-bearing pivot for smooth driving and a magnetic bit attachment point to keep the bit firmly in place.

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The Ellis

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

The Ellis is a do-it-all multi-tool. It’s outfitted with a knife, flat head screwdriver, scraper, and bottle opener—which is crazy to think about when looking at its slim silhouette. Ellis has a blade length of 2.6″ and an overall length of 6.1″. Simply put, this tool is EDC minimalism at its best.

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The Elko

5 Knives And Pocket Tools From The James Brand Perfect For Everyday Carry

The Elko is an ideal keychain knife with a 1.7″ blade and a total length of 4.3″.  Its made out of Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel and a green micarta handle—the washers are phosphor bronze. Elko is overall a sleek, lightweight knife built for versatility. What’s cool is it comes in several different colors: Cerulean, Black, Green Micarta, and Green G-10.

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