As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I jumped up from the couch, and yelled to my wife, "I have to poop!" and ran to the bathroom, locking the door behind me. Of course, I didn't really. But it bought me the 15 minutes I'd need to watch this in peace... I'm still in here. Dreading going back to whatever crap she was watching on Lifetime.
Ha. Just caught that I said “Dennis Farina” at the beginning instead of Paul Farina. I don’t believe the actor Dennis Farina has ever sold Damascus billets at a knife show. LOL
I waited 6 months for a Scorpion Six knife (paid for in full before build) and hated every minute of the wait. You are a better ( well waaaay more patient) man than me sir. Beautiful knife. Congrats.
I was just watching the SJ75 Full Stealth video and its funny to hear that you were thinking it would only be a few months before you'd get your custom SnG.
Really love the knife, love everything he did but I’m not really digging the flats though but mabey it’s somthing you have to enjoy in person. But really great score it’s amazing.
Man I wish I could see this knife in person. I think I would’ve preferred the flats to be non textured so the Damascus pops but still so freaking awesome. I know it’s been sold, I wonder who got it and what it went for.
YOUtuBeCritic I appreciate the love for Rexford, however he did not invent that finish. It’s been around since roughly the Bronze Age (verified with a friend).
Originality how? This isn't original at all. Other makers have been doing this exact style for years. Also the etch on this blade looks kind of bad...not a very good one. Looks like he didn't bother to do much prep work, the damascus is all blurry.
Mick makes beautiful stuff but due to all the stolen valor controversy and his statements on it and what he claims he has been through i cant buy his stuff. I don't mean any disrespect but as a person who is joining the armed forces it is hard to buy from someone who has said the things he has said about himself and his untrue accomplishments . The Reason i buy spyderco and starting to buy Brous Blades is due to the quality of people they are and the quality of their products.
jon lipton I think a better reason not to buy them is their unreliable quality control, not to mention being overpriced. Owned 3 strider folders all had bladeplay
I know what you mean, he makes beautiful looking knives but I could never buy one. My dad and boyfriend are vets, so I can't just get past the stolen valor. Maybe if he made a sincere apology that would be one thing, but to my knowledge he's never apologized or taken responsibility. I'd be ashamed to own one of his knives.
HopHaze Zero interest. Since you can’t just run around on race fuel daily driving, you can’t run the other ECU, and the car would be terrible driving on the street in drag mode. So driving without the race gas mode on and in a normal driving mode only makes it as fast as my Hellcat on light mods. Now the new Hellcat Red Eye is a consideration though... it’s running 797hp on pump gas and has the same electronics package for performance that the Demon has.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I jumped up from the couch, and yelled to my wife, "I have to poop!" and ran to the bathroom, locking the door behind me. Of course, I didn't really. But it bought me the 15 minutes I'd need to watch this in peace... I'm still in here. Dreading going back to whatever crap she was watching on Lifetime.
Metal Complex hahhahaaaaaa
+Metal Complex Watch something else, somewhere else? Sounds like she demand you keep her company.
Is there a window or ventilation shaft you can escape into?
Yup but I've got kids yelling they need the bathroom I'm only 5 minutes in 😔
Ha. Just caught that I said “Dennis Farina” at the beginning instead of Paul Farina. I don’t believe the actor Dennis Farina has ever sold Damascus billets at a knife show. LOL
This dude be the Jay Leno of knives
Fantastic knife and love the story behinde it ❤️🙏🏻
I waited 6 months for a Scorpion Six knife (paid for in full before build) and hated every minute of the wait. You are a better ( well waaaay more patient) man than me sir. Beautiful knife. Congrats.
The most gorgeous and perfect piece of artwork and craftsmanship I’ve ever seen. I have a blue strider/marfione microtech and I love it.
A mark of a connoisseur is easy patience in the name of greatness
Probably my favorite knife I've seen on your channel. Big fan of the SnG, and that handle finish is the sickest.
We very jealous now.! Triple Cowabunga mate.!
That's well worth waiting 4 years for that handle is amazing
Absolutely gorgeous, congratulations brother, thank you for sharing 🙏🏼👊🏼
Wow! Thats awesome.Truely a work of art.Thanks for sharing Jim.
I was just watching the SJ75 Full Stealth video and its funny to hear that you were thinking it would only be a few months before you'd get your custom SnG.
Every few months. I watch this. You better still have this SnG.
He sold it
This is an amazing piece jim....the story is a big part....I love it
That is an amazing looking knife. The finish on the titanium and that star fire blade is outstanding.
Just wow...!
That's uniquelly beautiful.
Jim, That knife is a Beautiful Beast.
definetely the sexiest strider ive ever seen, dope as hell
WOW that is sooo sick looking!!! and i love that pivot hole
Loved hearing the Back Story
Beautiful blade for sure !!👍👍👍👍👍
Looks like it was handcrafted out of the meteorite, otherworldly!
Great colors with that blade!
Freakin awesome knife man, I’m lovin the reviews
Man you got the coolest shit
killer knife man.. Love the weathered look
Looks awesome👌🏻
Very nice Jim. Star fire and reptilian Damascus seem to be underrated nowadays. Excellent piece.
I gotta wait for the hi-rez to render or whatever unicorn-ery has to happen. This thing is too sexy to look at it all blurry like.
so it was worth letting the leprechauns do their work to maximize the resolution.
Really love the knife, love everything he did but I’m not really digging the flats though but mabey it’s somthing you have to enjoy in person. But really great score it’s amazing.
Man I wish I could see this knife in person. I think I would’ve preferred the flats to be non textured so the Damascus pops but still so freaking awesome. I know it’s been sold, I wonder who got it and what it went for.
These videos are awsome, and i wish i knew exactly where to get custom knifes.
Nice piece of art.
Gorgeous. A custom strider has been my grail for a long time. It’ll never happen 😢
neroknives ...well thats the wrong attitude.
oh man thats nice
I think I'm one of those that live in a cave 😂 Very nice knife 😉
Jim, you know that handle finish is a copy of Todd Rexford's Hot Hammered Epicenter and Gamma. Or maybe you forgot.
YOUtuBeCritic I appreciate the love for Rexford, however he did not invent that finish. It’s been around since roughly the Bronze Age (verified with a friend).
Just subscribed great vids keep it up... I'm also a knife enthusiasts
Love it 👏 👏 👏 👍 😆
Wow!! .................
How you gonna appreciate the vintage look of the blade over last few yrs when you jus got it this yr
Cold as fuck!
have a Marfione custom MSG-3 Nightmare grind Apocalyptic finish, i love
OH MY!!
oilspill orangepeel starry nightmare build
What do you think, how did he make the texture on titanium?
Not a fan of Strider but that looks nice!
I'd go for it.
Mabey you wanna sell that captain America strider now? just saying🤣
Great video as usual.
He knocked it out of the park. Just great originality. Are you going to start making flippers any time??
Originality how?
This isn't original at all. Other makers have been doing this exact style for years.
Also the etch on this blade looks kind of bad...not a very good one. Looks like he didn't bother to do much prep work, the damascus is all blurry.
Looks like road asphalt with an oil spill. I'm only a few minutes minutes in so you might say that exactly later.
Any Marisa knives on the radar? She does some damn nice stuff too but I don't know much about it.
Amazing piece. I just wish strider would make more production knives for us "normal/poor" people who can't afford ridiculous knives like this
nuts 4 knives they still are, just very limited due to high demand and a tiny crew
Glenn056 I take that back. I have seen/heard of some classic fixed blades going for sale but I'm not a fixed blade guy
Whats up with that pocket clip placement? Looks like it leaves a huge portion exposed
Jim, Still have the Hell Cat??
Could you get your hands on Object 113 by Sergey Rogovets from SRmetalworks?
Hey, quick question, Jim what do you use to sharpen your knives
Maximillian Udar I’m also a knifemaker so I use my grinder. I don’t use consumer sharpening kits.
Moist Nugget.
Mick makes beautiful stuff but due to all the stolen valor controversy and his statements on it and what he claims he has been through i cant buy his stuff. I don't mean any disrespect but as a person who is joining the armed forces it is hard to buy from someone who has said the things he has said about himself and his untrue accomplishments . The Reason i buy spyderco and starting to buy Brous Blades is due to the quality of people they are and the quality of their products.
jon lipton I think a better reason not to buy them is their unreliable quality control, not to mention being overpriced. Owned 3 strider folders all had bladeplay
Brous is a scumbag. Sorry to be blunt, but do not support him...his quality is not even good.
BROUS?! Hahahaha you should do some digging about Brous if you're so into backgrounds
I know what you mean, he makes beautiful looking knives but I could never buy one. My dad and boyfriend are vets, so I can't just get past the stolen valor. Maybe if he made a sincere apology that would be one thing, but to my knowledge he's never apologized or taken responsibility. I'd be ashamed to own one of his knives.
Doombird from what I know he did apologize but still it does not change the fact of what he said.
Gorgeous knife. Only thing is the hardware, it’s too shiny and draws the eyes away from the all that amazing work in the knife.
Why in the world would you get a custom SNG without his DAMASCUS??????
Do you still have this haha
neat, eh?!
I wish you would do watch reviews Jim.
PCL Outdoors & Bushcraft 5 Minute Watch Review channel is also me.
Jim Skelton ...well hell, i didnt know this...I got some viewing to do, subbed over there
Great I'll check it out.
Oh man your last review was over a year ago Jim. :(
Jim are you getting the Dodge Demon?
HopHaze Zero interest. Since you can’t just run around on race fuel daily driving, you can’t run the other ECU, and the car would be terrible driving on the street in drag mode. So driving without the race gas mode on and in a normal driving mode only makes it as fast as my Hellcat on light mods. Now the new Hellcat Red Eye is a consideration though... it’s running 797hp on pump gas and has the same electronics package for performance that the Demon has.
Jim Skelton That makes total sense after reading up on the red Eye! How is your Hellcat holding up??