When it comes to pocketknives that belong in your EDC, The James Brand wins hands-down. The iconic brand started functional yet stylish knives and tools in Portland Oregon in 2012, with the mission of creating design-forward renditions. And over the past few years, it has won awards for its craftsmanship and innovation. Every tool is built by the using the most cutting-edge tech available and takes out anything unessential — leaving a streamlined form. It goes without saying that you can’t go wrong with any of its products, but its latest release, The Carter is its most advanced knife to date. We took a closer look at The Carter to learn more about why it’s beloved by so many.

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Small, But Mighty: The Carter sports a blade that’s less than three inches in length, but don’t let its small size fool you. Its partially-serrated blade is capable of doing all kinds of work — whether you’re slicing tomatoes, cutting ropes or opening packages.
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