{"id":17582,"date":"2025-09-27T10:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2025-09-27T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T10:02:15","slug":"the-james-brand-ellis-and-halifax-should-be-in-boaters-pockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=17582","title":{"rendered":"The James Brand Ellis and Halifax Should Be in Boater\u2019s Pockets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    The James Brand Ellis and Halifax Should Be in Boater\u2019s Pockets<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"James Brand tools\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-James-Brand-1.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The James Brand Ellis (lower) and Halifax (upper) are versatile tools boaters can carry every day.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Garrett Cortese<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A simple multitool can go a long way in the life of a boater, both on and off the water. With adventure-minded folk in mind, the James Brand have been crafting minimally designed tools for DIY-ers since 2012. Utilizing premium materials and a serious penchant for product design, the brand has grown a cult-like following because the products are both beautiful and functional.<\/p>\n<p>The Ellis is the James Brand\u2019s first knife offering accompanied by scissors. The unit is slim, measuring in at 3.5 inches, but manages to pack in a 2.6-inch partially, serrated drop-point blade (buyers can also opt for a flat blade). The setup feels solid in hand and is up to nearly any task. The blade is crafted from Swedish Sandvik steel, but should you find it\u2019s not cutting what or how you need, flip out the scissors and get the job done. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and even small details go a long way. The wire-clip at the end allows the Ellis to be attached for carrying purposes, but also acts as a flat-head screwdriver, scraper, or prying tool. Don\u2019t worry about bending or breaking it \u2013 the clip is as solid as the rest of the knife.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"James Brand tools in packaging\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BTG925-JamesBrand2.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Both the Ellis and the Halifax come attractively-packaged, making them great gifts for boaters.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Garrett Cortese<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Pair the Ellis with the just-as-versatile Halifax, and you have a compact tool kit in your pocket. The Halifax doesn\u2019t look like much at first glance, but upon further inspection you\u2019ll quickly learn just how useful it can be. At just under three inches, the Halifax is slim, easily attaching to a keychain and stored in a pocket. Its billet construction with PVD coated stainless steel ensure top-notch strength, whatever the task. And when it comes to tasks, you can use the Halifax for countless things: screwdriver (the design fits both flathead and Phillips), prying, scraping, bottle-opening, and more. It easily fits and works for right- or left-hand use, and comes with a titanium key ring for attaching to your keychain.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of keeping a knife on you most times, but don\u2019t need the bulk and over-complication of a larger multi-tool the combination of the Ellis and Halifax is a no-brainer. Of course, you\u2019ll be hard pressed to find a better-looking combo out there, as well. I\u2019ve kept both in my pocket for well over a month and have been pleasantly surprised at just how useful they\u2019ve been.<\/p>\n<p>The James Brand \u2013 Ellis (as tested): $129<\/p>\n<p>The James Brand \u2013 Halifax (as tested): $49<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejamesbrand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thejamesbrand.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/gear\/james-brand-ellis-and-halifax-should-be-in-boaters-pockets\/\">The James Brand Ellis and Halifax Should Be in Boater\u2019s Pockets<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Garrett Cortese<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/gear\/james-brand-ellis-and-halifax-should-be-in-boaters-pockets\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The James Brand Ellis and Halifax Should Be in Boater\u2019s Pockets The James Brand Ellis (lower) and Halifax (upper) are versatile tools boaters can carry every day. Garrett Cortese A simple multitool can go a long way in the life of a boater, both on and off the water. 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