The Hardin is a drop-forged carabiner with a modern aesthetic and a solid construction that will keep your keys and your valuables secure and readily at hand. Made out of 6063 aluminum, with a two-compartment design, a strong spring-loaded gate, and a broad palette of available colors, the Hardin is the perfect daily companion for your jeans or backpack.
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.
Technical specifications
Material
Anodized 6063 Aluminum
Construction
Drop Forged
Design
Dual Compartment
Latch
Spring Loaded
Height
3" / 7.62 cm
Thickness
1/4" / .64 cm
Width
1.5" / 3.81
Designed In
Portland, Oregon
Made In
Taipei, Taiwan
The Hardin is a drop-forged carabiner with a modern aesthetic and a solid construction that will keep your keys and your valuables secure and readily at hand. Made out of 6063 aluminum, with a two-compartment design, a strong spring-loaded gate, and a broad palette of available colors, the Hardin is the perfect daily companion for your jeans or backpack.
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.
Technical specifications
Material
Anodized 6063 Aluminum
Construction
Drop Forged
Design
Dual Compartment
Latch
Spring Loaded
Height
3" / 7.62 cm
Thickness
1/4" / .64 cm
Width
1.5" / 3.81
Designed In
Portland, Oregon
Made In
Taipei, Taiwan
