Just bought one from Fort Henry (Vince is an incredibly nice guy). He has one more left and today is "Folder Friday." It just came in today. Green and copper with skull back spacer. The blade is Zieba's acid / stone washed. I am freaking out. Thank you for your high recommendation. This is the most expensive knife so far.
Jim, you should also check out French knife maker, Raphael Durand. A number of his folders' handles are beautifully sculpted and contoured in the style that Jason Knight made popular on his knives. A lot of them also have perfect blade to handle ratio IMO. Just a heads up though, they aren't flippers lol
Hey Jim, have you seen the MK Ultra collab between Jason Knight and Doug Marcaida? A lot of similar design cues to this knife. This looks an awesome knife.
Since you have multiple Ziebas at this point, you might be able to answer this- I just got an S1 from fort henry and it is incredibly hard to flip. My inder finger felt bruised after about 50 flips, is this normal, or should I ask Zieba to take a look at it?
dieseldargon First look at how you’re holding the knife, make sure no fingers are resting on the lockbar (adding tension to the detent). If your fingers are off it and it flips easier, that’s the problem. Other than that, shoot Michael a message and he will adjust it for you.
Just got my Southern star. To quote Greg Medford “It just makes you want to stab the shit out of something”. Definitely my favorite Zieba. Awesome handle.
DAMNIT!, i had a chance to buy that and decided to think about it for a day. I saw it on instagram a couple minutes afterwards and immediately had it in my cart. just didnt hit the checkout button.. ugh i'm stupid.
Jim Skelton I def want to sign up for your patreon. I just want to give back a little, I can’t express how much your videos have changed my knife collecting life.... because of your videos... I’ve enjoyed and owned GTC, Shirogorov, Anso, Tashi, multiple Chris Reeve knives... the list goes on and on. You provide a great service if introducing us to makers like Brown Knives, and GDS KNIVES which I’m on the books for a Lycodon! Just thank you brotha!
Aaron Haskins Ehhhh, not like this. Brian’s knives are very slim and the handles are not swelled and contoured. Around the edges, yes, but not in the way this is
carry only one knife? wtf I have more than four next to this comp i play with. Rockstead Kou, Chris Reeves Sabenza. Curtiss F3. Hinderer XM18, Matt Diskin DiskinFire, Todd Begg Bodega (round logo).
Just bought one from Fort Henry (Vince is an incredibly nice guy). He has one more left and today is "Folder Friday." It just came in today. Green and copper with skull back spacer. The blade is Zieba's acid / stone washed. I am freaking out. Thank you for your high recommendation. This is the most expensive knife so far.
Love it. I just bought an S4+ Angry bird in the Copper Ti finish. My first custom. I am looking forward to see what he has to offer at Blade Show.
Black Snow Customs would beg to differ!
Gotta love that extra 'jewelers' touch!!
Awesome review Jim, I got mine today and absolutely love it.
That copper finished handle, angry bird clip and skull back spacer make an extremely beautiful blade 😍
I can't tell from this if Jason actually made the blades. Or did he just design it? Can't tell from the seller's site either.
Jim, you should also check out French knife maker, Raphael Durand. A number of his folders' handles are beautifully sculpted and contoured in the style that Jason Knight made popular on his knives. A lot of them also have perfect blade to handle ratio IMO. Just a heads up though, they aren't flippers lol
lsubslimed will do, Thank you!
Hey Jim, have you seen the MK Ultra collab between Jason Knight and Doug Marcaida? A lot of similar design cues to this knife. This looks an awesome knife.
Since you have multiple Ziebas at this point, you might be able to answer this- I just got an S1 from fort henry and it is incredibly hard to flip. My inder finger felt bruised after about 50 flips, is this normal, or should I ask Zieba to take a look at it?
dieseldargon First look at how you’re holding the knife, make sure no fingers are resting on the lockbar (adding tension to the detent). If your fingers are off it and it flips easier, that’s the problem. Other than that, shoot Michael a message and he will adjust it for you.
Yeah they're resting on the clip, so its probably just a detent issue. Thanks!
You can also get a Jason knight, and Doug marcaida kukri folding knife and fixed blade that’s blacked out right now
Ivan Beard I much prefer a custom over a production knife though.
Jim Skelton me to just mentioning other options wasn’t trying to knock the knife it’s a Beauty
Hey Jim, what sort of finish is on the other two blades? It looks blackened but I'm not sure what to call it
Rodrigo he does a copper patina finish then black nickel wash.
Love! that new copper finish, very cool. 👍
Jim, do you have a Log for your collection? price payed, date bought, Blade steel etc?
naihanchin Kempo Nope. But my channel would serve the same purpose I suppose.
Just got my Southern star. To quote Greg Medford “It just makes you want to stab the shit out of something”. Definitely my favorite Zieba. Awesome handle.
CooperBon Glad to see you got one!
DAMNIT!, i had a chance to buy that and decided to think about it for a day. I saw it on instagram a couple minutes afterwards and immediately had it in my cart. just didnt hit the checkout button.. ugh i'm stupid.
if its not knife cent say so cuz I'm thinking u were referring to them as the retailer..just guessing
MrLotus0303 God no. Knifecenter is awesome.
@@JimSkeltonKnives Blade HQ?
JIM love your skull beads ,What a Gorges Knife..Hope that bad Burn is healing well..P13
Really like this one!
I love your vids Jim!
Jim can you please add a link into the video description to your patreon?
Rene Chavez Good idea, I forgot. Thank you 👍
Jim Skelton I def want to sign up for your patreon. I just want to give back a little, I can’t express how much your videos have changed my knife collecting life.... because of your videos... I’ve enjoyed and owned GTC, Shirogorov, Anso, Tashi, multiple Chris Reeve knives... the list goes on and on. You provide a great service if introducing us to makers like Brown Knives, and GDS KNIVES which I’m on the books for a Lycodon! Just thank you brotha!
I see why you like it. Beautiful! Wish I knew how to accomplish that sweet copper finish on the other one. 👍
love knifes will never have a custom but if i could....well you know the rest, AWSOME
Yes!!!! Thankyou
another knife that has similar contouring to the S5 is the Brian Tighe Fighter. Just to throw it out there
Aaron Haskins Ehhhh, not like this. Brian’s knives are very slim and the handles are not swelled and contoured. Around the edges, yes, but not in the way this is
Nice review 👍
Its a beaut Clark
you can really tell that he used to host infomercials
Just another knife guy Never hosted an infomercial in my life.
then what was the watch thing you used to do?
carry only one knife? wtf I have more than four next to this comp i play with. Rockstead Kou, Chris Reeves Sabenza. Curtiss F3. Hinderer XM18, Matt Diskin DiskinFire, Todd Begg Bodega (round logo).
Very cool knife
Beautiful knife, don't like the fuller.
Dan E - yea, I personally would have liked to see it remain parallel to spine/clip ridge that is follows before it drops off near the point.
100% agree Dan E! They could have left it out maybe its possible to order this model without the fuller?
lsubslimed just seems like it should have been flipped.
Back to the carbon fiber huh.......
Blasphemy. I'm insulted for Big Red lol
DrakeDragonheart 😆😆😆