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The James Brand The Ellis vs The James Brand The Wayland

The James Brand The Ellis ($99) vs The James Brand The Wayland ($299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

The James Brand The Ellis
The James Brand
The Ellis
$99
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The James Brand The Wayland
The James Brand
The Wayland
$299
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Spec-by-spec
SpecThe James Brand The EllisThe James Brand The Wayland
Price$99$299
Weight51g79g
Weight51g (1.80 oz, The James Brand product page)79g (2.79 oz, The James Brand product page)
Pros & Cons

The James Brand The Ellis

  • Thinnest James Brand knife
  • 51g
  • $99

The James Brand The Wayland

  • Barlow pattern
  • long bolsters
  • sheepsfoot blade
  • $299
The James Brand The Ellis is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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