Masters of minimalism, The James Brand excels at designing everyday carry gear — especially knives — that offer the perfect balance between craftsmanship and usefulness. However, for those who appreciate a bit of refined, old-school style, their catalog might seem a bit lacking. Luckily, that's a gap the brand has just filled with its new Sycamore Collection — a trio of preexisting pocket knives given an heirloom upgrade in the form of (you guessed it) Sycamore wood handle scales.
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Typically used in fine woodworking, the kind you'd find in custom cabinetry, furniture and even high-end musical instruments, sycamore wood has a distinct burled pattern — waves of grain that look almost topographic, like a photo NASA might take of the Earth from high up in orbit. That stunning patterning also comes with an added benefit; it means no two of these knives, even two of the same model, will look exactly alike (tl;dr each knife is unique and one-of-a-kind).
The collection includes the Wayland ($219), Duval ($299) and Pike ($139). And other than the handle scales, they remain unchanged — still boasting the same sleek designs and high-end materials The James Brand is known for. But the handle swaps alone are enough to get some collectors excited. Plus, if you spend $300 (the Duval will get you most of the way there), you might get the brand's new titanium bottle opener at no extra cost, so long as it's still in stock. The Sycamore Collection is live now.
