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Since first coming onto the scene in 2012, The James Brand quickly established itself as one of the country’s premier purveyors of functional yet design-conscious everyday carry gear. Over the last dozen years or so, TJB has only further cemented its status as a key player in its space, as it continues to churn out an ever-growing number of both EDC items and outdoor gear and essentials. This ultimately makes The James Brand an obvious go-to choice for anyone looking for EDC or outdoor gifts this holiday season. So, with this in mind, we’ve scoured the PDX outfit’s entire catalog to deliver this curated guide to the best outdoor and EDC gear gifts from The James Brand.
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The TJB Hatchet
The first-ever axe offered by The James Brand, The TJB Hatchet is a compact adventure essential that was born out of a collab with more than-100-year-old German brand Adler and features a 14” non-slip coated American Hickory handle mated to a forged C60 steel head. Alongside an included leather blade cover, the entire thing also comes in an absolutely beautiful storage and presentation box — making for an even better gift.
The TJB Retro Wallet
A back-to-basics release for the Portland EDC purveyor, The TJB Retro Wallet is a classic nylon construction trifold item with a throwback-inspired colorway and design. Secured via a Velcro closure, this 2.4oz wallet also boasts a whopping ten pockets for cards, cash, IDs, and other day-to-day essentials.
The James Brand The Hardin
The James Brand’s The Hardin is a cleverly-designed “everyday carry-biner” that features an ultra-secure spring-loaded dual-gated design that makes it almost impossible to lose your keys. Drop-forged from aircraft-grade 6063 aluminum, The Hadrin is also offered in a variety of anodized color finishes.
The James Brand The Burwell
Engineered specifically for EDC, the The James Brand The Burwell is a built-to-last 5.4-inch-long click pen with a 303 stainless steel body with a dotted grip pattern and a spring-loaded click actuator. Offered in black, rose gold, or bare alloy finishes, this EDC pen also accepts Parker-style G2 ink cartridges.
TJB X Timex Ironman
First unveiled back in October, the TJB X Timex Ironman is a special, limited edition version of an iconic 1980s era sports watch that’s been bestowed with a throwback-style colorway courtesy of The James Brand. Water resistant down to 100 meters, the watch is constructed around a 39mm resin case that comes paired with a turquoise strap made from #tide upcycled, ocean-bound plastic.
The James Brand The Pike
The James Brand’s The Pike is a modern and high-end take on a traditional non-locking slip joint pocket knife that’s been brought to life using contemporary materials. Spanning 5.7” overall, The Pike sports a 2.3” Wharncliffe blade that’s composed of Sandvik 12C27 steel and mated to a stainless steel handle with a gorgeous polished Sycamore wood inlay.
The James Brand The Carter
Currently offered in 10 different color combos, with straight or partially-serrated edges, and in regular and XL sizes, The James Brand’s The Carter is a fashion-forward EDC knife that doesn’t skimp on utility. Constructed around a G-10 or Micarta handle with an ambi slide lock mechanism, the knife boasts a 2.8” drop point blade composed of Japanese-made VG-10 steel.
TJB Titanium Bottle Opener
Honorable Mention: Tipping the scales at just 1oz, The TJB Titanium Bottle Opener is an ultra-rugged piece of EDC gear that’s been precision-machined from a solid block of grade 5 titanium billet before being equipped with an integrated lanyard hole and a built-in package-opener bit-driver combo — features that push this item into multi-tool territory. Best of all, The James Brand is including this $99 item for free with all purchases this holiday season of over $300.
