Supreme x The James Brand Cache
The original behind the Supreme x The James Brand Cache is the The James Brand The Randolph Cache — $59 retail; Supreme charged $44.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — The James Brand
The Randolph Cache
About the original
The James Brand, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2012 by Ryan Coulter, makes minimalist EDC tools with a focus on materials and machining. The Randolph is their sealed pocket cache — a CNC-machined 6Al4V titanium barrel with a screw-on cap, an O-ring seal, and a lanyard loop, sized to hold eight toothpicks or small valuables and originally developed as a collaboration with Canadian toothpick maker Daneson. 6Al4V is the aerospace-grade titanium alloy specified for aircraft frames and surgical implants. The Supreme version is the same sealed-barrel design rendered in aluminum with Supreme branding, measuring 3.9 inches long and weighing under an ounce.
About The James Brand
The James Brand is an American everyday-carry tool company founded in 2012 in Portland, Oregon, by Ryan Coulter and a small group of designers. The catalog centers on minimalist folding knives, fixed blades, multi-tools, keychains, and pens, built with materials like Damasteel, titanium, micarta, G10, and Sandvik 12C27 stainless. Signature products include the Chapter folder, the County slip-joint, the Carter folding knife, and the Ellis multi-tool. The brand sits between traditional tactical knife makers and design-led EDC, with collaborations including Filson, Best Made, and Iron and Resin. Supreme collaborated with The James Brand on a Chapter folding knife in stainless and ruby.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $44 |
|---|---|
| The James Brand retail | $59 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x The James Brand Cache?
The Supreme x The James Brand Cache, released in Fall/Winter 2023, is based on The James Brand The Randolph Cache. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, The James Brand The Randolph Cache is the one to buy.
Is The James Brand The Randolph Cache cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x The James Brand Cache sold for $44, while The James Brand The Randolph Cache lists at $59. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $59 is its standard retail price. Either way, The James Brand The Randolph Cache is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy The James Brand The Randolph Cache?
You can buy The James Brand The Randolph Cache direct from The James Brand or from Element Knife Company. Retail price is $59. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
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