The James Brand Releases New Lumen Collection
The Portland-based firm debuts five tools featuring seasonal colors like gold and raspberry with prices starting at $49.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Accessories
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Portland-based The James Brand has launched its new Lumen Collection, a line of five everyday carry tools featuring distinct seasonal colors. The release includes updated versions of familiar favorites ranging from folding knives to a new multitool design.
Why it matters
The collection draws inspiration from the aesthetic of autumn, specifically the golden tones and longer shadows of the season. Local outdoor enthusiasts and tool users can now find these designs, though regional pricing for international markets remains unknown.
The collection includes five tools, with the Helton multitool packing nine distinct functions into a design finalized after three years of development. Prices are set at $49 for the Madison carabiner, $59 for the Palmer utility knife, $65 for the Elko, $119 for the Redstone, and $179 for the Helton.
The players
The James Brand
A Portland-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of everyday carry tools.
The details
The James Brand applied a palette of yellow, cream, gold, black, and raspberry to five of its existing tool designs. The Helton multitool is the standout, offering a blade, scissors, screwdrivers, a bottle opener, and a file. The Palmer utility knife retains its tool-free blade-changing mechanism, while the Redstone folding knife continues to use a Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade.
Timeline
The James Brand released the Lumen Collection on October 28, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This release follows the technical specifications set by industry-wide manufacturing standards for modular everyday carry tools. It mirrors the trend of updating established hardware configurations with seasonal color-ways to align with current gear design movements.
Local residents interested in the new gear can find the full collection available now through the company directly. Those tracking global availability should watch for future updates regarding international pricing and distribution windows.
The takeaway
The Lumen Collection offers a seasonal aesthetic update to existing tool platforms for Portland residents. Watch for updates from the company if you are looking to purchase these items from outside the domestic market.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by T3.
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