The James Brand’s Thinnest Knife Is Smaller Than a Pack of Gum

The Ellis Slim may not keep your breath minty but it can keep your EDC loadout fresh.

knife clipped to the inside of a person's pants pocketThe James Brand

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EDC kits have grown from a simple collection of everyday items to a veritable treasure trove of endless options you can stuff in your pockets before you leave your house for the day. But have you ever left your pocket knife at home because you were too weighed down with all of your “essentials?”

The James Brand Ellis Slim

The James Brand addresses that problem with the Ellis Slim, a knife it calls slimmer than a pack of gum. So for any EDC enthusiasts who were stuck choosing between minty fresh breath and the ability to slice, dice and cut to your heart’s content … now you can easily bring both.

the ellis slim knifeThe James Brand

The James Brand The Ellis Slim

Specs

Blade Shape Drop point
Blade Steel Sandvik 12C27
Handle Length 3.5 inches
Overall Thickness 8mm

The Ellis Slim is built off the foundation of the Ellis and Elko family, The James Brand’s slip-joint pocket knives.

The design language of the Ellis Slim mirrors that of its bulkier older brother, but with one major tweak: TJB said “see ya” to the scissors, which significantly streamlined the knife.

hand holding a knife
The Ellis Slim drops the scissors cut weight and thickness.
The James Brand

Available in both straight blade and serrated options, the Ellis Slim comes with either G10 or aluminum scales and the same 2.6-inch Sandvik 12C27 steel blade featured on the Ellis.

Like the original, it features a deep carry wire clip, proprietary scraper, flat-head screwdriver and pry bar. It is nearly an ounce lighter than its big brother (1.8 vs 2.6 ounces), and it costs $30 less.

If you’re looking for a way to lighten up your EDC kit, but want to maintain utility, this compelling knife should pique some interest.