I like the passion you have about your hobby, and about this knife in particular. Your passions comes across as genuine which makes me look forward to your next video on knives.
It's indeed a gorgeous knife and you managed to keep yourself together, good on ya lol. Seriously though Jim, I love hearing people who are at the level of collector you are saying that you carry what you have and that the wear or minor blemish isn't a flaw but adds to the knife. I'm a firm believer in not having safe queens and I'm glad this is going to be with you so often. That beauty deserves to be shared.
I owned a Tighe Breaker for a while, it is amazing what he does with the sculpting of the blade and titanium. He is a true master of his craft for sure.
Wow, all these exquisite knives and you carry all of them?? Bravo!! You are my kind of collector. I'm not even kidding... something about hearing that makes me very very happy.
Excellent score. I know the feeling. My grail was/is the Sniper Bladeworks DH. It's been my dream knife for almost four years. Either the shop wasn't taking orders, or I didn't have the money, but usually both. When I finally got the money and they were finally taking orders, I finally got my hands on one. When I received her in the mail I almost died. It's still my grail to this day. I love it so much that I'm having a one-off-custom SBW that I designed myself being made for me as we speak.
All the way to 5:36 I was listening to your commentary and watching the knife sit still in the closed position. My RUclips froze without me knowing and it was still very entertaining. Congrats on your grail acquisition.
Jim, one thing I would like to point out in a positive light is the fact that you carry your knives no matter the cost of it and I truly respect you for that. I'm your average knife person and I cringe when I carry my most expensive knife which is $140.
Woohoo! Beautiful knife...been waiting to see this one ever since you mentioned it a couple weeks ago. I'm impressed and think it's a pinnacle piece. I use almost all my knives too, except for a ZT 0777. Congrats on the new score!!
you know its funny, to all the people out there that think your grail knife has to be a real expensive custom. ive wanted a Benchmade 300 flipper ever since it first came out, just ordered it, and i cant wait. whatever your grail is, the joy you feel when you finally get it is like Christmas morning when you where a kid....just keep dreamin
Congrats on you finally obtaining that amazing grail! While I do consider several knives to be grails (some of which are being made for me in the next few months) I hope to one day find my ultimate grail, a lefty Anso. He no longer makes lefties so finding one is pretty difficult. Almost nabbed one back in March but missed it by a few minutes.
Nice Score Jim! Pat Crawford in my book is the Godfather of the tactical knife. I got several of his knives over the years... first met him in the late eighties when he was starting to become famous
I have been "the watchguy on TV" for 9 years now. Since I left ShopNBC and came back home to south Florida, I have been at World Of Watches TV. I don't do regular home shopping, I am watch-specific. I could never sell old ladies quilts and TVs, not my thing.
Also Jim Thanx for opening me up too some fellow canadians,Tighe.Lightfoot,i actually got a CRKT Greg Lightfoot Urban Shark,kudos from Atlantic Canada !!
beautiful blade Jim! you know, I never even knew this awesome world of knife design/build even exsisted ..then I came across your channel ~ well shit man I thought paying more than $25.00 for a blade was pricey!!! (actually, it still is). but I truly enjoy watching your honest opinion on all these beauties you have...just wow! thanks Jim.
Thanks! Nice to have you on board. You will LOVE the F3. I have a blue dial Cave Dweller, Keith makes some great watches. Keep an eye out, he is about to release the Harpoon 2...
Precisely. Grail should be something almost impossible to obtain, whether it be because of a lofty price, or simply due to limited availability. And something that fits all of your needs, wants and desires. Glad to hear you've grabbed yours!!
Very nice, you have gained another Sub, I found your channel looking for an XM-18, now I want an F3. Nice Boschett, I actually have a gray faced Cave Dweller. I have just started getting into the higher end knives. Thanks, and keep them coming.
Congratulations on acquiring that first grail. And kudos for having the balls to carry it, it would be like buying a beautiful car only to sit in the garage if you didn't. P.S. Nice Boschett.
Well, you have to understand that this was "the knife" that sparked my interest into stepping up from productions to customs about 4 years ago. And knowing that I would never own one... well, that is a big deal. Then to get it and to feel how buttery smooth everything is, and to see that the fit/finish is on par with, or better than customs worth more than double... yeah, totally grail-worthy. But don't worry, I have more recognizable grails incoming ;-)
lol, thanks! While I represent very different watches now, I can say objectively that the SAIII is still a damn great design for an XL sized diver. You done good.
One thing we all know, from/after watching Jim's vids, is that there will always be another "grail". It's like the marathon that just doesn't end LOL. Just as his collection increases, my own decreases. I've gone from a hundred or so to less than 10. Life is interesting and unpredictable...
I don't mind tip down, there is not a too big of a difference IMO. I feel that it has been demonized by some people in the community and everybody jumped on the bandvagon. This knife is a piece of art! Great score!
Beautiful scroll work, is that a usable knife and the scroll work done by hand.? It seems like an under glass knife but using it that’s top shelf and using it for what a knife is intended to be used for. Semper Fi.
Congratulations. That's one beautiful knife. I say if it's in your budget get the dress version too. Not like you'll ever say man I shouldn't have got this knife. But will you ever kick yourself for passing. Anyway great vid. Keep them coming.
You sold me 5 invicta watches around 2007. I wasnt then and am still not a watch guy, but for some reason you made me really want those watches. My favorite was the subaqua noma 3. Is that even a good timepiece or are u just a great salesman? Your knife videos are superb btw
You got a point there, but in my perspective a grail knife can often be connected with a higher price. You really want this expensive knife and you dream about it but because of the price it is so far away that you can't have it (yet). This and also the fact that customs are more rare make this "grailness" effect stronger. I only have one custom and my grail knife is the other custom I'm on the list for (it is under 600 bucks) but for the rest I'm perfectly fine with my production knives.
Someday I will, but I will only buy secondary. Snody makes some fantastic quality knives, and he deserves the reputation he has earned for being a top-tier maker, but I will absolutely never buy anything direct, or that somehow will put my money in his pocket. Ever.
Beautiful blade! I have watched a few of your reviews but I cant say I remember you saying what you do for a living. If you dont mind me asking what do you do and how do you utilize your knives at work?
Because in a tip-up when you draw the knife, it is in the proper position already, with tip-down you have to change your hand position on the knife. Tactically... not good. Also, if a knife tip down were to open in your pocket (which with a flipper can easily happen since the flipper tab can be engaged by the rear of the pocket/lip/seam) and you reach into your pocket, the tip of the blade can go through your hand or fingers. This happened to Vance Rhodes. Went down to the bone. With tip up carry the blade just cannot open, and even if it did, the tip faces the rear of the pocket, not toward the front where your hand or fingers would be.
Jim Skelton Hmm .. I also prefer tip down. Most of my pockets are either tight or low. So I Always extract with thumb on the pivot, middle finger along the clip side toward the spine of the handle and index-finger on the thumbstud if the knife has one, or just along the other side of the clip if not rotateing it with my fingers for a solid clasp and then deploying as the arm comes up/forward. Just does not work for me tip up. Its like wiping my ass with the wrong hand after 33 years of doing it one way my damn spine wont alow my left arm as easy access as my right =D
That thing is amazing, if i owned one id replace the pocket clip though because it looks like something from an appalachian trail knife with better materials.
I like the passion you have about your hobby, and about this knife in particular. Your passions comes across as genuine which makes me look forward to your next video on knives.
Super excited for you Jim. Thanks for another excellent video and enjoy your grail! It really is a work of art. That blade is just....incredible.
I have fawned over your fantastic reviews and collection for a while. This is my first viewing of this knife. I am awe inspired by this. True art.
It's indeed a gorgeous knife and you managed to keep yourself together, good on ya lol. Seriously though Jim, I love hearing people who are at the level of collector you are saying that you carry what you have and that the wear or minor blemish isn't a flaw but adds to the knife. I'm a firm believer in not having safe queens and I'm glad this is going to be with you so often. That beauty deserves to be shared.
by far one of my favorite, brian tighe is doing things that not many people can or are doing and his work is fenominal.
I owned a Tighe Breaker for a while, it is amazing what he does with the sculpting of the blade and titanium. He is a true master of his craft for sure.
Wow, all these exquisite knives and you carry all of them?? Bravo!! You are my kind of collector. I'm not even kidding... something about hearing that makes me very very happy.
That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Truly a Showstopper
Looks very usable yet very esthetically pleasing at the same time. Thats my favorite kind of knife, best of both worlds.
Excellent score. I know the feeling. My grail was/is the Sniper Bladeworks DH. It's been my dream knife for almost four years. Either the shop wasn't taking orders, or I didn't have the money, but usually both. When I finally got the money and they were finally taking orders, I finally got my hands on one. When I received her in the mail I almost died. It's still my grail to this day. I love it so much that I'm having a one-off-custom SBW that I designed myself being made for me as we speak.
Congratulations on obtaining your grail! It's a real piece of art!
Brian is a true artist ! Congratulations on the score.
All the way to 5:36 I was listening to your commentary and watching the knife sit still in the closed position. My RUclips froze without me knowing and it was still very entertaining. Congrats on your grail acquisition.
Munroe holds my "Grail" status. Congratulations mate on a journeys end well met
Jim, one thing I would like to point out in a positive light is the fact that you carry your knives no matter the cost of it and I truly respect you for that. I'm your average knife person and I cringe when I carry my most expensive knife which is $140.
Woohoo! Beautiful knife...been waiting to see this one ever since you mentioned it a couple weeks ago. I'm impressed and think it's a pinnacle piece. I use almost all my knives too, except for a ZT 0777. Congrats on the new score!!
Awesome score man. Looks like it flips great too. I love button locks, I wish more makers offered it. Killer blade dude.
That's a great knife. Love the sound it makes when opening. Nice :)
That's so gorgeous I don't even have words.
Thanks. It really is something incredible.
you know its funny, to all the people out there that think your grail knife has to be a real expensive custom. ive wanted a Benchmade 300 flipper ever since it first came out, just ordered it, and i cant wait. whatever your grail is, the joy you feel when you finally get it is like Christmas morning when you where a kid....just keep dreamin
Great vid, beautiful knife and the sound when the blade is flipped open is Smooth so so Smooth :-)
Its an exquisite blade Jim congrats on obtaining it brother !
this is without doubt the nicest knife i've ever seen
Congrats, that Bengal is a beauty!
Congrats Jim, very nice accoutrement to your collection and if Brian does a pocket clip changeup that would be awesome!
Thanks for the video too.
That blade is simply perfect
Congrats on you finally obtaining that amazing grail!
While I do consider several knives to be grails (some of which are being made for me in the next few months) I hope to one day find my ultimate grail, a lefty Anso. He no longer makes lefties so finding one is pretty difficult. Almost nabbed one back in March but missed it by a few minutes.
Nice Score Jim! Pat Crawford in my book is the Godfather of the tactical knife. I got several of his knives over the years... first met him in the late eighties when he was starting to become famous
Congrats on the grail, Jim!
You reminded me of a Giddy little school girl, lol.
Congrats Bro, honestly glad you finally got one.
I have been "the watchguy on TV" for 9 years now. Since I left ShopNBC and came back home to south Florida, I have been at World Of Watches TV. I don't do regular home shopping, I am watch-specific. I could never sell old ladies quilts and TVs, not my thing.
Good for you, it's nice when a "Grail Knife" comes home. Enjoy Sir. Your collection will soon rival B Dunn's.
love the clandestine sound it makes when you flip it
Also Jim Thanx for opening me up too some fellow canadians,Tighe.Lightfoot,i actually got a CRKT Greg Lightfoot Urban Shark,kudos from Atlantic Canada !!
beautiful blade Jim! you know, I never even knew this awesome world of knife design/build even exsisted ..then I came across your channel ~ well shit man I thought paying more than $25.00 for a blade was pricey!!! (actually, it still is). but I truly enjoy watching your honest opinion on all these beauties you have...just wow! thanks Jim.
Thanks! Nice to have you on board. You will LOVE the F3. I have a blue dial Cave Dweller, Keith makes some great watches. Keep an eye out, he is about to release the Harpoon 2...
Precisely. Grail should be something almost impossible to obtain, whether it be because of a lofty price, or simply due to limited availability. And something that fits all of your needs, wants and desires. Glad to hear you've grabbed yours!!
Congrats jim! Keep up the good vids!
Congrats Jim! enjoy it!
that's the supermodel of knives!
Very nice, you have gained another Sub, I found your channel looking for an XM-18, now I want an F3. Nice Boschett, I actually have a gray faced Cave Dweller. I have just started getting into the higher end knives. Thanks, and keep them coming.
Beautiful knife, I'm happy for you and I'm sure you will treasure it always :-)
Thank you! It is the most beautiful knife I own, easily.
That is a thing of beauty!
Congratulations on acquiring that first grail. And kudos for having the balls to carry it, it would be like buying a beautiful car only to sit in the garage if you didn't.
P.S. Nice Boschett.
I have a tiny tighe breaker and have Hanse others by him and Brian makes the most comfortable knives I've ever felt
I'd love to have the same knife if only it was a fixed blade. This is beautiful.
Well, you have to understand that this was "the knife" that sparked my interest into stepping up from productions to customs about 4 years ago. And knowing that I would never own one... well, that is a big deal. Then to get it and to feel how buttery smooth everything is, and to see that the fit/finish is on par with, or better than customs worth more than double... yeah, totally grail-worthy. But don't worry, I have more recognizable grails incoming ;-)
Amazing knife man. Great score.
lol, thanks! While I represent very different watches now, I can say objectively that the SAIII is still a damn great design for an XL sized diver. You done good.
wow thats really beautiful
One thing we all know, from/after watching Jim's vids, is that there will always be another "grail". It's like the marathon that just doesn't end LOL. Just as his collection increases, my own decreases. I've gone from a hundred or so to less than 10. Life is interesting and unpredictable...
Beautiful knife Jim.
Ridiculous! Congrats on getting ur grail. Take care.
never seen ti look like that .Nice !
One of my grails haha couldnt believe my eyes when i saw it uploaded
Gorgeous!
I'm getting #3 tomorrow...Lol. Great review brother!
Congrats on your score!
LOVE your boschett cd.
+Jim Skelton... what are your thoughts about the cold steel espada cts-xhp steel blade?
I'd appreciate your advice
I don't mind tip down, there is not a too big of a difference IMO. I feel that it has been demonized by some people in the community and everybody jumped on the bandvagon. This knife is a piece of art! Great score!
Only knife nuts would really get this... but I love the way that thing sounds. Perfection....
Skelton you knife buyin sob! Well done.
Jim, shot in the dark..if you were ever considering to downsize your collection, I would cherish this knife
Beautiful scroll work, is that a usable knife and the scroll work done by hand.? It seems like an under glass knife but using it that’s top shelf and using it for what a knife is intended to be used for. Semper Fi.
Absolutely beatuful, Jim. And what do you mean when you say your show?
What show are you on and where can I catch it?
Congratulations jim
Congratulations. That's one beautiful knife. I say if it's in your budget get the dress version too. Not like you'll ever say man I shouldn't have got this knife. But will you ever kick yourself for passing. Anyway great vid. Keep them coming.
Inside me....Jim. Nice.
beautiful !
My Grail Knife was the ISAK Blue which I got a few weeks ago.
You sold me 5 invicta watches around 2007. I wasnt then and am still not a watch guy, but for some reason you made me really want those watches. My favorite was the subaqua noma 3. Is that even a good timepiece or are u just a great salesman? Your knife videos are superb btw
You have what you considered your grail now jim, what about your future knives, will they mean anything to you now that you have the bengal ?
congratulations brother
You got a point there, but in my perspective a grail knife can often be connected with a higher price. You really want this expensive knife and you dream about it but because of the price it is so far away that you can't have it (yet). This and also the fact that customs are more rare make this "grailness" effect stronger. I only have one custom and my grail knife is the other custom I'm on the list for (it is under 600 bucks) but for the rest I'm perfectly fine with my production knives.
Someday I will, but I will only buy secondary. Snody makes some fantastic quality knives, and he deserves the reputation he has earned for being a top-tier maker, but I will absolutely never buy anything direct, or that somehow will put my money in his pocket. Ever.
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT " IT IT AWESOME" GREAT SCORE!!!
very nice, thank you for the video
I'm gonna sign out now and go play with my knife! LOL
Thanks! It's actually the Harpoon, but I have a Cave Dweller also
Beautiful blade! I have watched a few of your reviews but I cant say I remember you saying what you do for a living. If you dont mind me asking what do you do and how do you utilize your knives at work?
very nice, too bad you didn't get its sister as well. Oh well at least you have the one you wanted. Congrats
That is one knife i could see u paying what ever it took for your collection congrats to u
Hi Jim.
Can you please specify why don't you like tip down carry?. Thanks.
probably the off chance it might open and jab him?
RedWhirlWind well in my opinion there is a greater chance for this to happen when knife is carried tip up...
In my understanding a tip down carry is just more likely to fall out off the pocket. Dew to the heavier part of the knife at the age of the pocket.
Because in a tip-up when you draw the knife, it is in the proper position already, with tip-down you have to change your hand position on the knife. Tactically... not good. Also, if a knife tip down were to open in your pocket (which with a flipper can easily happen since the flipper tab can be engaged by the rear of the pocket/lip/seam) and you reach into your pocket, the tip of the blade can go through your hand or fingers. This happened to Vance Rhodes. Went down to the bone. With tip up carry the blade just cannot open, and even if it did, the tip faces the rear of the pocket, not toward the front where your hand or fingers would be.
Jim Skelton Hmm .. I also prefer tip down. Most of my pockets are either tight or low. So I Always extract with thumb on the pivot, middle finger along the clip side toward the spine of the handle and index-finger on the thumbstud if the knife has one, or just along the other side of the clip if not rotateing it with my fingers for a solid clasp and then deploying as the arm comes up/forward.
Just does not work for me tip up. Its like wiping my ass with the wrong hand after 33 years of doing it one way my damn spine wont alow my left arm as easy access as my right =D
Hey jim. So there is only 10 of these but how about the dress bengal? Were only 10 made also?
Juston Mars Yes, ten of each.
Jim Skelton thank you master!!
Can't wait to see the q36
Nice job
Why not?
Is it cost?
Nicest looking knife i have ever seen, holy shit.
Great vid Jim! Nice looking knife. Is Pirela local in S FL?
That thing is amazing, if i owned one id replace the pocket clip though because it looks like something from an appalachian trail knife with better materials.
That's a sexy beast Jim! Do you have any of John Gray's work?
looks stunning except the clip. Looks like an afterthought
There's a thing of beauty graduations
Thanks for showcasing this. I want one now and will be on the hunt for one.
If anyone knows of one for sale, please let me know.
Eminent_1 With only ten ever being made, that'll be tough. I've only ever seen one for sale after I got mine, and it went fast.
whats the weight?
amazing
Lovely