Jim, thank you for gracing us with these very high quality videos of these very high quality blades. And thank you for introducing me to the world of high-end and custom knives. Happy Easter, Jim.
Jim, You have ignited a new fire in me... I am now on a mission to own one of these.. I have contacted Pater and will be buying one of these! Gotta have it!! incredible!! Thank you for Sharing!
One note to add now that I’ve sat down and watched the video. With up close shots in full HD you can see small tool marks, however in person, in your hand, you just can’t see them. So, no I’m not crazy lol, but everything is magnified in HD and you can see things you won’t see in person. 👍
The quality of the fit and finish is superb. I would love to see a version of this in CPM Magnacut, CPM 3V, or CPM CruWear. I would also like to see Pete take on a different blade shape, like a wharncliffe or reverse tanto. Love compound grinds but, for an EDC variant of this, a thick blade stock that transitions into a flat or hollow grind would be badass! Would’ve been a bigger fan of this particular blade shape if the tip was more of a drop/clip point. I too, would also love to see a more EDC friendly version of this TANK. With a respectively thiccc (w/ three C’s) blade stock but, thin/light enough to carry. Add in a Timascus or Zircuti backspacer, pivot, and pocket clip!
@@JimSkeltonKnives LOL, yes and no Jim. I like the design as is but, I’d like to see Pete try his hand at a few more designs. With his level of precision and attention to detail, I’d love to see him come out with more models. Besides, I only want to change the knife steel and slightly alter the blade geometry of the one in your video! Everything else was in reference to an EDC version. Btw, you should check out Tactical Pterodactyl!! Beautiful fixed blades if I do say so myself. And his prices are ungodly for what you get! I think you’d really appreciate Frankie’s work. I’m trying to snag one in this months drop.
I think the theory behind a compound grind is to have a flat grind in front for a meatier, stronger tip for stabbing and then a hollow grind along the blade’s belly in order to enhance slicing ability... that’s why most makers do it that way.
Hey Jim, or Anyone reading this.. Are you able to suggest any other makers who make overbuilt Thick folders like Peter Skike? I am aware of Phil Harvey, Direware , DSK etc.. Looking for more like Peter.. Thank you either way
Gorgeous. Just a bit too 'shiny' on the frame IMO. If it were mine I'd want it as a distressed almost steam-punk tarnished bronze or copper finish with bright highlights and dark recesses... But yeah the milling and that crazy grind on the blade are phenomenal.
Im a little slow on the uptake and was unaware that you are a knife maker! just checked out your stuff and its amazing! next time i get into a Fixed blade mood ill be looking you up.. Do you take custom requests?
lol, yes. Custom based on my designs. I don't often make a brand new design based on design input from customers, I prefer to work within my own catalog, which already has a lot of models to choose from.
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim Very Cool, Thank you for replying! right now I am DYING to see if Peter is taking orders... It doesnt appear so! I saw the 2nd Rogue Shark 2.5... thats what I want just flamed Scales!! Approx what do they cost if you can tell me?
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim, I am Mildly obsessed with owning a Skike RS-2.5 SO would you happen to know where I might find one EXACTLY like the one in your TH-cam Vid? do you still have it? and would you part with it?
@@wcreview8227 Pete took a very long hiatus for personal reasons and I’ve been steadily bugging him to get back on the horse. He has recently begun slowly getting back in the shop. So I would expect to see some soon. I never see anyone selling theirs to be honest.
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim, THANK YOU So Much!! I really appreciate you letting me know this.. I have written him several times, and I completely understand and respect anyones reason for taking time away... He is an incredible artist as are you... The RS2.5 in your videos is just amazing... I will hang in there until the time is right.. Again, Thank you
My regret is off the hook not getting this. Although I am in Canada and it would have probably ended up at the customs office like my others. This is serious bad ass.
Apocalyptic 1985 what happened to your other knives? I’ve shipped plenty of knives there and have never had any problems with them getting held up at customs or anything else.
The rounding of corners and some of the circular milling look like the radius tool was dull, theres a little lip at the end. Even with that, the machining looks great.Otherwise, I couldn't see much else that wasn't really extreme nick-picking. Looks pretty unique.
It's a beautiful piece but I'm not a huge fan of the logos everywhere. The design itself should be the easily recognizable logo/brand. At least the logo reduces weight on the handle. But I love it otherwise and would still buy it. What exactly is a "niggle" by the way....too close for comfort..haha. another great vid J!
I can't say for sure, but some parts of the knife look like they're not chamfered/edges aren't broken where they should. For example, the edges of the flipper tab and the top of the blade, as well as the edge of the clip. I'd imagine that's not great to feel and could tear up your pocket. Handle's edges are nicely rounded though. But maybe I'm wrong; I haven't handled it.
lonleyfruitcake sometimes you gotta give something up in order to enjoy something else. Your murder rate is 5X less than ours, you don’t make up 10% of cities with the most homicides in the world, and I’d be very surprised if there was even 1 child on your entire continent who has to worry about getting shot while walking to school... I love America, but our freedom isn’t free.
I'm not going to support this maker. I sent him an email a long time back about ordering a knife and he couldn't have been bothered to reply to me. I don't know if it's just me but a lot of makers in the knife industry have very poor customer service, skike included.
Mikel Neufeld If he didn’t reply, chances are that he never got the email. He’s just not the type of guy to ignore anyone. And I can’t think of anyone that would ignore someone who wants to pay them money.
I've unfortunately had a few people that I've messaged about customizing a knife or making scales that never replied to me. Of course I've had good interactions as well but it's about 50/50 For the people that I've emailed about work responding to me.
Jim Skelton come on now Jim, you've must have never tried to contact Will Moon who acts like he's on the Moon and can't get email. Horrible customer service to say the least
You might want to try again , perhaps there was an accidental delete or something . He answered every one of my emails even if it's just asking for some advice on knife making.
It better to look awesome for $1,000 its funny China can do the same CNC mill work on that handle and blade .. than a US knife maker and sell that for half the price or less
Mc007Queen more like 1/4 the price; and it’s not being made by underaged slave labour either... factories there have to deal with unions, environmental regulations, and rising minimum wage requirements just like here. I love America, but our freedom isn’t free!
20CV is a great daily steel but I warn everyone. Do not do any hard use on this knife. 20CV is a very brittle steel. It hold an amazing edge and has great resistance corrosion but is really brittle. Just a heads up to everyone.
U might not be a coke dealer but your a knife maker don’t you need to way steel or titanium from time to time. Letting a customer know the weight. I’m just fucking with u but am I
As a future customer i can say it does matter . I have a metric i stick to. Folding knives 1oz per inch of blade or less. Fixed blades i double that 2oz per inch of blade . I bend a little but not crazy. Just not carring a 7oz 3inch flipper.
callofduty60 It has never snagged anything at any time the whole time I’ve owned it (I still own and carry it). You’re making a wild assumption that isn’t based on experience with the knife or knowledge of how it carries.
Jim, thank you for gracing us with these very high quality videos of these very high quality blades. And thank you for introducing me to the world of high-end and custom knives. Happy Easter, Jim.
Jim, You have ignited a new fire in me... I am now on a mission to own one of these.. I have contacted Pater and will be buying one of these! Gotta have it!! incredible!! Thank you for Sharing!
Just wicked.. Loving the different blades on those handles.. Truly unique winners, man..
Yikes! That’s a BEAST! I have a Rogue Shark. So dope! Love your reviews, my man!!!
One note to add now that I’ve sat down and watched the video. With up close shots in full HD you can see small tool marks, however in person, in your hand, you just can’t see them. So, no I’m not crazy lol, but everything is magnified in HD and you can see things you won’t see in person. 👍
Outstanding knife ! Thanks for the show n tell .... its been a minute, take care
The quality of the fit and finish is superb. I would love to see a version of this in CPM Magnacut, CPM 3V, or CPM CruWear. I would also like to see Pete take on a different blade shape, like a wharncliffe or reverse tanto. Love compound grinds but, for an EDC variant of this, a thick blade stock that transitions into a flat or hollow grind would be badass! Would’ve been a bigger fan of this particular blade shape if the tip was more of a drop/clip point. I too, would also love to see a more EDC friendly version of this TANK. With a respectively thiccc (w/ three C’s) blade stock but, thin/light enough to carry. Add in a Timascus or Zircuti backspacer, pivot, and pocket clip!
So… you like it, you just want to change everything about it lol
@@JimSkeltonKnives LOL, yes and no Jim. I like the design as is but, I’d like to see Pete try his hand at a few more designs. With his level of precision and attention to detail, I’d love to see him come out with more models. Besides, I only want to change the knife steel and slightly alter the blade geometry of the one in your video! Everything else was in reference to an EDC version.
Btw, you should check out Tactical Pterodactyl!! Beautiful fixed blades if I do say so myself. And his prices are ungodly for what you get! I think you’d really appreciate Frankie’s work. I’m trying to snag one in this months drop.
Thats a crazy beautiful piece of quality custom steel. I get it, really i do. Blown away again.
LOL!! Paint Can!! I will use mine for sure, but like you thats where ill draw the line!! BTW Love my Ruger AR and my Sig 9MM
I think the theory behind a compound grind is to have a flat grind in front for a meatier, stronger tip for stabbing and then a hollow grind along the blade’s belly in order to enhance slicing ability... that’s why most makers do it that way.
Hey Jim, or Anyone reading this.. Are you able to suggest any other makers who make overbuilt Thick folders like Peter Skike? I am aware of Phil Harvey, Direware , DSK etc.. Looking for more like Peter.. Thank you either way
Hey Jim. Just want to say I like your videos and appreciate them for the details you provide. *subscribed
Thanks for showing. Amazing!
Great video Jim. I ordered one today from a dealer. Looking forward to getting it in my hands
Bryan Harness jeeze, how much did that set you back?
Chef_Nick 302 975
Bryan Harness 😱
Gorgeous. Just a bit too 'shiny' on the frame IMO. If it were mine I'd want it as a distressed almost steam-punk tarnished bronze or copper finish with bright highlights and dark recesses... But yeah the milling and that crazy grind on the blade are phenomenal.
Im a little slow on the uptake and was unaware that you are a knife maker! just checked out your stuff and its amazing! next time i get into a Fixed blade mood ill be looking you up.. Do you take custom requests?
lol, yes. Custom based on my designs. I don't often make a brand new design based on design input from customers, I prefer to work within my own catalog, which already has a lot of models to choose from.
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim Very Cool, Thank you for replying! right now I am DYING to see if Peter is taking orders... It doesnt appear so! I saw the 2nd Rogue Shark 2.5... thats what I want just flamed Scales!! Approx what do they cost if you can tell me?
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim, I am Mildly obsessed with owning a Skike RS-2.5 SO would you happen to know where I might find one EXACTLY like the one in your TH-cam Vid? do you still have it? and would you part with it?
@@wcreview8227 Pete took a very long hiatus for personal reasons and I’ve been steadily bugging him to get back on the horse. He has recently begun slowly getting back in the shop. So I would expect to see some soon.
I never see anyone selling theirs to be honest.
@@JimSkeltonKnives Jim, THANK YOU So Much!! I really appreciate you letting me know this.. I have written him several times, and I completely understand and respect anyones reason for taking time away... He is an incredible artist as are you... The RS2.5 in your videos is just amazing... I will hang in there until the time is right.. Again, Thank you
My regret is off the hook not getting this. Although I am in Canada and it would have probably ended up at the customs office like my others. This is serious bad ass.
Apocalyptic 1985 what happened to your other knives? I’ve shipped plenty of knives there and have never had any problems with them getting held up at customs or anything else.
The rounding of corners and some of the circular milling look like the radius tool was dull, theres a little lip at the end. Even with that, the machining looks great.Otherwise, I couldn't see much else that wasn't really extreme nick-picking. Looks pretty unique.
Man, that branding is a deal breaker for me. Nice knife though
Agreed!
Nice blade!!
It's a beautiful piece but I'm not a huge fan of the logos everywhere. The design itself should be the easily recognizable logo/brand. At least the logo reduces weight on the handle. But I love it otherwise and would still buy it. What exactly is a "niggle" by the way....too close for comfort..haha. another great vid J!
I can't say for sure, but some parts of the knife look like they're not chamfered/edges aren't broken where they should. For example, the edges of the flipper tab and the top of the blade, as well as the edge of the clip. I'd imagine that's not great to feel and could tear up your pocket. Handle's edges are nicely rounded though.
But maybe I'm wrong; I haven't handled it.
I’m curious, do you still have your dire ware? That thing got me hooked on your channel!
Craig Ferguson No, I wish I did. I’ve tried several times to replace it but it’s damn near impossible to find a NON flipper version.
Hey Jim your so critical of knifes (as you and everyone should be), post a video of some of your knifes
Mike King I have two videos on my work actually
I would happily pay premium price for a great custom folding knife but I live in Australia don’t really know what’s what 😭😭😭
lonleyfruitcake sometimes you gotta give something up in order to enjoy something else. Your murder rate is 5X less than ours, you don’t make up 10% of cities with the most homicides in the world, and I’d be very surprised if there was even 1 child on your entire continent who has to worry about getting shot while walking to school... I love America, but our freedom isn’t free.
The knife is not for me in general, but if it was, the giant SCK billboard on the show side is a turn off to me. Makes it look cheap.
Looks like a Jared West designs.
Wish he would use Nichols Stainless Damascus for his blades.
BigThumpr1 I’m sure he will if you order one like that.
Crazy knife but I'm not a fan of compound grinds , even if this one is done properly .
If you think about it, overbuilt knives for a reason is an oxymoron but I get what you're saying.
I'm not going to support this maker. I sent him an email a long time back about ordering a knife and he couldn't have been bothered to reply to me. I don't know if it's just me but a lot of makers in the knife industry have very poor customer service, skike included.
Mikel Neufeld If he didn’t reply, chances are that he never got the email. He’s just not the type of guy to ignore anyone. And I can’t think of anyone that would ignore someone who wants to pay them money.
I've unfortunately had a few people that I've messaged about customizing a knife or making scales that never replied to me. Of course I've had good interactions as well but it's about 50/50 For the people that I've emailed about work responding to me.
Jim Skelton come on now Jim, you've must have never tried to contact Will Moon who acts like he's on the Moon and can't get email. Horrible customer service to say the least
Never contacted this guy, but i wouldnt take it personal... some of these guys are more "artists" then business men..
You might want to try again , perhaps there was an accidental delete or something . He answered every one of my emails even if it's just asking for some advice on knife making.
I'm not sure if this knife or a big Potato 🥔 would be more obvious in the pocket
It better to look awesome for $1,000 its funny China can do the same CNC mill work on that handle and blade .. than a US knife maker and sell that for half the price or less
Mc007Queen more like 1/4 the price; and it’s not being made by underaged slave labour either... factories there have to deal with unions, environmental regulations, and rising minimum wage requirements just like here. I love America, but our freedom isn’t free!
For a fraction of fbe cost.
20CV is a great daily steel but I warn everyone. Do not do any hard use on this knife. 20CV is a very brittle steel. It hold an amazing edge and has great resistance corrosion but is really brittle. Just a heads up to everyone.
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U might not be a coke dealer but your a knife maker don’t you need to way steel or titanium from time to time. Letting a customer know the weight. I’m just fucking with u but am I
Stark_Syndrome LOL. Nah, never had a reason to weigh my work and I haven’t had any customers ask yet. Yet. I’m sure it will happen now. Thanks. 😆
As a future customer i can say it does matter . I have a metric i stick to. Folding knives 1oz per inch of blade or less. Fixed blades i double that 2oz per inch of blade . I bend a little but not crazy. Just not carring a 7oz 3inch flipper.
Hate that thumb stud - any knife like that will get caught up and snag on material as it passes through, HATE THAT - huge huge huge design FLAW!
callofduty60 It has never snagged anything at any time the whole time I’ve owned it (I still own and carry it). You’re making a wild assumption that isn’t based on experience with the knife or knowledge of how it carries.
Jim Skelton oh, it won’t? Alright, my bad then 👍🏼
Nice knife. Worst name ever. Lol