After debuting its Punch Bracelet last September, Les Fines Lames—a French company best known for its cigar knives—will be shipping an updated version this week.
As is the case with previous versions, the new Punch Bracelets are bead bracelets made in France that feature a connector designed with a 7mm punch cutter. However, the newest incarnations now feature an adjustable cord, meaning that the size of the bracelet can be adjusted for each individual user.
In an email, Pierre Jourdan, president of design and creation at Les Fines Lames, told halfwheel there are a total of 40 new bracelet design options available in six different pricing tiers.
Tier 1 ($78) — These three bracelets include a 316L stainless steel punch. However, there are no charms or special beads included.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Connoisseur
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Lava
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Onyx Matte
Tier 2 ($98) — The largest tier by far, the 19 bracelets included in this pricing level are also designed with a punch made of 316L stainless steel. They also include additional silver charms, rings or skull beads, depending on the model.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Azul Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Candela Leaf
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Candela Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Caribe I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Caribe II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Cola
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Ring I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Ring II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Ring III
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Ring IV
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Leaf
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Matte Skull I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Ring I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Skull I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Suelo Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Turquoise Skull
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Volcano Leaf
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Volcano Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Volcano Skull
Tier 3 ($118) — The inclusion of more expensive raw materials like Carnelian or Malachite set these nine models apart from the previous versions, but the 316L stainless steel punch remains the same.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Claro Skull
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Skull I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Skull II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Mercurio Ring I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Mercurio Ring II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Ring II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Skull II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Sangre Skull
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Verde Cobre Skull
Tier 4 ($198) — These four models are made with a gold-plated punch as well as additional gold-plated charms, rings or skull beads, depending on the version.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Mercurio Gold Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Noche Gold Ring
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Gold Skull I
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Verde Cobre Gold Ring
Tier 5 ($228) — The four bracelets in this tier are the same as the ones in Tier 4, but with the addition of more gold-plated charms, rings or skull beads, depending on the version.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Colorado Gold Skull
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Noche Gold Skull
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Gold Skull II
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Sangre Gold Skull
Tier 6 ($258) — There is only one model in the most expensive tier, and it is made with an Oscuro Gold Ring, larger beads and multiple gold accents.
- Les Fines Lames Punch Bracelet Oscuro Gold Ring
In addition, there will be an exclusive PCA VIP version of the Punch Bracelet that is being included as gifts in the welcome package given to members who have paid for the “Stay to Play” package during the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show in July. That version is limited to 500 pieces and is designed with an exclusive PCA charm.
According to Jourdan, all 40 new Punch Bracelets began shipping to retailers yesterday.