I’m incredibly humbled to partner with The James Brand to create two tools that have become essential to my everyday workflow: the Palmer utility knife and the Hardin carabiner. As a photographer, I naturally rely on the familiar tools of the trade—cameras, lenses, grip, and lighting—but it’s often the smaller, less celebrated tools that keep me organized, prepared, and ready for whatever the day brings. Whether I’m breaking down boxes, opening gear, securing keys, or keeping essentials close at hand, the Palmer and Hardin are simple, purposeful objects that make a meaningful difference. Collaborating with The James Brand to put my own perspective into these tools has been both an honor and a genuinely rewarding experience.
The utility knife is a problem solver. Thanks in part to its replaceable blade, a utility knife gets used for stuff that your folding knife doesn't. It’s the blade you reach for to break down a box, slice through plastic wrap or open stubborn packaging. The Palmer, is a modern take on the
classic utility knife, designed for easy carry and deft use. Its slim form sits comfortably in your pocket and makes for a great in-hand feel. It’s compact. It’s colorful. There’s no reason to leave home without it.
Technical specifications
Blade Type
Standard High Carbon Steel Utility Blade
Handle Material
100% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED PCTG
Mechanism Type
Patented Easy Open Locking Mechanism
Height
1.5” (3.8 cm)
Width
0.4” (0.9 cm)
Closed Length
3.5" (8.8 cm)
Open Length
4.1” (10.3 cm)
Weight
1.98 oz (56 g)
Carry Style
In Pocket, with Lanyard
I’m incredibly humbled to partner with The James Brand to create two tools that have become essential to my everyday workflow: the Palmer utility knife and the Hardin carabiner. As a photographer, I naturally rely on the familiar tools of the trade—cameras, lenses, grip, and lighting—but it’s often the smaller, less celebrated tools that keep me organized, prepared, and ready for whatever the day brings. Whether I’m breaking down boxes, opening gear, securing keys, or keeping essentials close at hand, the Palmer and Hardin are simple, purposeful objects that make a meaningful difference. Collaborating with The James Brand to put my own perspective into these tools has been both an honor and a genuinely rewarding experience.
The utility knife is a problem solver. Thanks in part to its replaceable blade, a utility knife gets used for stuff that your folding knife doesn't. It’s the blade you reach for to break down a box, slice through plastic wrap or open stubborn packaging. The Palmer, is a modern take on the
classic utility knife, designed for easy carry and deft use. Its slim form sits comfortably in your pocket and makes for a great in-hand feel. It’s compact. It’s colorful. There’s no reason to leave home without it.
Technical specifications
Blade Type
Standard High Carbon Steel Utility Blade
Handle Material
100% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED PCTG
Mechanism Type
Patented Easy Open Locking Mechanism
Height
1.5” (3.8 cm)
Width
0.4” (0.9 cm)
Closed Length
3.5" (8.8 cm)
Open Length
4.1” (10.3 cm)
Weight
1.98 oz (56 g)
Carry Style
In Pocket, with Lanyard
