The Clovis sums up the attention to detail, meticulous craftsmanship, and use of premium materials that James Brand is known for — all in one impeccably made knife. The Portland, Oregon-based toolmaker took some 4 years to craft this elegant blade based on customer feedback, ensuring that it kept its commitment to truly practical, high-functioning products. The James Brand Clovis does exactly that, en route to surmounting whatever challenges the day brings forth.
Expert craftsmen in Meridian, Idaho hand-make each knife which comes along with a certificate of authenticity, lubricant, tightening and tuning tools, and a wipe-down cloth. Its easy flip-out action, easily controlled with one hand thanks to the thumb stud, comes about thanks to ceramic ball bearings. The Crucible S35VN stainless-steel blade measures in at 2.9 inches, the handle at 4 inches, and the knife weighs just 3.6 ounces. That lightweight construction feels like nothing when it’s secured in your pocket with the machined titanium clip. Whether the standard edition or the slick all-black blade, it’s a thing of beauty that also gets the job done.