The James Brand Employee Directory
ManufacturingOregon, United States11-50 Employees
The James Brand is a manufacturing company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2011 by designers and adventurers who sought to create higher-quality everyday carry tools. It designs and makes knives and related gear, using premium materials and a minimalist aesthetic, with careful attention to detail intended for daily use. It has expanded its product scope beyond knives, introducing The Lowe wallet in 2025 and a premium titanium twist pen in 2024, along with the Barnes integral folding knife launched in 2024. It has pursued collaborations and partnerships, including a Timex-backed Expedition North titanium field watch launched in 2021 and a Chapter knife line with Huckberry in 2024. In May 2026, media reported that founder Ryan Coulter left the company, effective April 30, 2026.