It takes a lot to become an icon. It takes strong, useful design; it takes a following and, more than anything, it takes time. The James Brand’s first knife, the Chapter, has the first two of these ...

There’s nothing wrong with prioritizing usefulness over aesthetics, especially when it comes to pocket knives. However, The James Brand has long made the case that you don’t need to. Founded in 2012, ...

We like this knife ($275) because it's a study in simplicity. A plain but elegant titanium handle houses and then locks out a tough 2.81-inch steel drop point blade. Very few moving parts keep the ...