Chaves Ultramar Redencion 229 KICKSTOP!

[@christophertrani]

Love the knife, I’m glad they gave it to me with the extra clip. Not my thing so I changed it out. Incredible knife one of the most satisfying opens to say it ruins the design is childish

[@DrDrewdude]

The skull clip is 40% of why I like his designs

[@drinkwater1776]

Me too. Put a skull on something and I like it.

[@Mello_1123]

YEE YEE HELL YEAH BROTHER DAMN RIGHT A SKULL MEANS A REAL MAN'S KNIFE

[@BladeLabMiami]

Me too, but I really wish he would go back to the blind screws so the hardware doesn't detract from the design.

[@jpolhamus71]

​@@BladeLabMiami hell yeah agreed!!

[@jb2257]

It’s 80% why I hate them

[@BUBBA1J]

Amen brother!!! Well said.

[@Soupcan13]

love the way the little scratches are aging the scales, looks so friggin cool. Great review man!

[@RuzaKonstantinov]

Great video Brother keep up the good job100%

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thank you very much

[@jeffd3802]

Just saw these on bladehq for 199 sale. Ordered the carbon fiber 1. Cannot wait. Cheers ji. Been knowing ya since the good Ole shop NBC shophq days.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thank you Jeff for the long term support. Yeah, BHQ was running a killer sale last week on the cf and micarta scaled versions, killer prices.

[@jordy703]

Love my Chaves redencion 229 kickstop with G10. I've also grown my respect for Reate. Never knew they make knives with such a amazing high quality. There's absolutely nothing nothing wrong with the knife. Perfect centered. Perfect action. amazing hollow grind I mean wow just wow. I now understand why Chaves wanted Reate to make this production model. Absolutely amazing. thx for the great review.

[@Lunarpreparedness]

Chaves designs are gorgeous. The skull clip is the cherry on top. I own the Redencion 229 and the Street version with clip point blades. As much as I like them, I always thought they would benefit from a flipper version. The thumb stud deployment can be a little tricky being a frame lock. Now that I see this Kickstop model and I’m really excited to get one in hand. Very very cool.

[@josephlilley9249]

Yes, I'm not even into skulls and have nothing else at all with skulls but I still love the clip as it looks great and is instant brand recognition. Smart move by Chavez bc you see that skull clip you know exactly who made the knife. I own a liberation street and 229 redencion and love both. I do like the liberation street better as it fits better in the pocket and is an awesome flipper. I think I will be getting this knife though, that kickstop flipper is sweet on this knife

[@morallytainted1]

Just received my kickstop 229 today. Many firsts here for me; first kickstop, first Chaves, and my first pocket knife this large. So far I'm absolutely in love with this, from the design, the action, the kickstop, and to the skull that gives it kind of a pirate feel. I swear if they had folders in Pirates of the Caribbean this is what I would have imagined it would look like.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

YAAARRRRR!

[@theknifejoker99]

These are awesome pieces!!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

They really are. Will there be a Knife Joker special edition? That would be rad

[@damienhughes7228]

Looks great. The full size 229 was one of my first favorites. I wish they could’ve given you a sharpening choil. Sharpen that once and it’s gonna be smiling at ya. Also the skull is one of the reasons I love the knife so much. I’d rather have the hidden screw clip with the skull any day over the ability to switch the clip.

[@sethprice241]

Hah, I'm sitting at my bench putting choils on 3 Spydercos.😄😄👍👍

[@gratefulearlc8812]

I grabbed the chisel grind stone washed tanto i think I’m in love!!

[@gratefulearlc8812]

This action is addictive I’m so happy with this purchase!!

[@BensBlades]

I love this design!!! I own 2 Chaves knives, but after this video, I need a 3rd…THIS ONE!!! Thank you for the great video brother!!!🔪🖤🗡

[@gregcooper9381]

This is the really awesome knife! ! It's beautiful all over design ., Perfect weight, size & length. Comfortable in hand. I like it so much., but little bit pricey.

[@scottsierra_bound3162]

Jim, fantastic review as always

[@RobTiggelers-br1wc]

Just fantastic!

[@lord.needham]

What!! I knew I was waiting for the “right” Chavez.

[@LUC.Knives]

This is imo one of the best models to implement the kickstop. Love my US made 228, i carry it more than anything else

[@rustycleaver8231]

I enjoyed watching this video. I have a 229 kickstop on the way and I’m really excited about getting it. It’ll be my first Chavez knife. On the M390…. I have quite a few knives with M390 blades and it’s done everything I’ve asked it to do. But, I feel the same way about 14C28N. So I’m not excited about paying a premium for M390.

[@lwilson95990]

I don't usually like skulls on anything, but I think it is the most unusual and cool knife clip out there, and it's on a amazing knive, I can't wait to try this one and also support a fellow New Mexico resident !

[@wc4201]

Just got one of these in g10 and I love it with a couple of exceptions. The good: everything you said basically… it looks SOOOo good and is in my top 5 knives. The flipping mechanism sounds great and fires really nicely. I like this knife so much I have a tan to version coming in a few days. Now the bad or questionable: First, the handle has a couple of hotspots near the end of the handle. Under minimal use; cutting my son’s chicken strips, I could feel the hot spots and they are uncomfortable… not a deal breaker but they are noticeable. Second, this knife is not ergonomic as a daily carry… it takes up a lot of room in your pocket and the blade shape in combination with the handle design makes it not the easiest knife to cut with as is basically a rectangle making the user use just the forward edge to cut. Also not a deal breaker as most knives suffer from this design issue. The Microtech stitch, while it looks big and bulky, is actually amazingly ergonomic making it a great daily carry for cutting cheese burgers down for a toddler and also being used for self defense. Finally, the skull clip just doesn’t go on the knife… I get it.. it’s a design choice and I can respect that but it doesn’t match the lines of the knife. It reminds me of the “affliction/tom Hardy/tap out” trends from a decade ago… sure it was a design choice but in retrospect, looking at your old pics you probably think the Tom Hardy shirt paired with your True Religion jeans and spray on tan looks tacky AF now. Same goes with the pocket clip. I’m glad he includes the additional clip for those who want something more discrete. Overall, 9/10… would and have purchased again!

[@thegeekwithgear]

What a good way to make an amazing knife even better. The 229 has been on my grail list for years! I had my hands on one so many times but now, the kickstop version is on its way to me. And I couldn't be happier. Great comment on the M390. Everyone is asking for MagnaCut these days but the M390 still IS an amazing blade steel.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

That’s great, I hope you enjoy it!

[@thegeekwithgear]

​@@JimSkeltonKnives Pretty sure I will!

[@gertjankamping8080]

Very clean👌

[@PlhPatrick]

Love the kick stop edition and the fact that Chavez is not afraid to build on a great design and legacy (don’t get stuck just bc you made a legendary design ie Sebenza, Glock… great products but they didn’t innovate much and every competitor caught up) . I would like to see a version with a button lock and studs (like the we Ziffeus and exciton). Incredibly smooth and well built knives are fun to manipulate and are still fantastic working tools.

[@michaelmillwood4930]

I freakin LOVE the SKELETON CLIP!!!

[@sethprice241]

Really awesome. I had that Maxace with the Kickstop that you showed on a video. Seriously awesome action. Somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse. But this Chavez is is on another level. Super cool. Great presentation Bro.

[@Dannyv1987]

My favorite thing about a chaves is the skull clip they are awesome

[@josephlilley9249]

Ughhh this came outta nowhere for me. Im a big fan of chaves knives and have a few myself but im not always online constantly searchjng for new knives as i usually only buy 1 or 2 a year. I already ordered this a sec ago lol. I went and ordered a gold flake carbon fiber handle version from edc gearhouse and i cant wait till it gets here.

[@dextermomarte77]

Only concern I have is the choil closeness to the plunge grind vs the thumb stud version.

[@boristheblade12]

The perfect Knife for the hardest task at work.!

[@TwoDeadTeeth]

Damn dude, your uploading is furious AF!

[@ericsimon1630]

Ordered the black PVD version from EKnives at 1:01PM EST today. I have 2 other Chaves knives, and 2 other knives with the Lee Williams kickstop (tm) (including an F22). I'm very excited for the marriage of the 2 !

[@taphillips75]

I’ve always found ‘skull stuff’ kind of silly BUT I’m not gonna take my time to talk trash about anything online or even in person. I am loving this kickstop a lot. Can’t wait to get one in hand.

[@3ottle]

Yasssss!! Kickstop babyyyy!!

[@joeyoung4871]

I like both pocket clip options

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

The official release date was just announced: Friday, April 28th at 12pm ET

[@experienceprecision5406]

I love the skull clip. The two screws I don't.

[@JimmyJones206]

5:28 😮

[@zentatonic]

To each their own, ass for every seat, etc. I love skulls and find these even cooler with such branding.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

This was such a great move by Ramon and Reate for this update. Each redencion update gets better and better. The function of Ramon’s custom and production knives both have just such a perfect action, his heat treats are perfection imo and the compound grind slices like a laser. I’m a thumb stub guy, but their flipping action is so damn good. If I had to nitpick something I don’t like, it would be the plunge grind being so close to the start of the sharpened edge. The older 229 was much better and you won’t get a smile after the first couple sharpenings. But that’s really a stretch to complain about.

[@experienceprecision5406]

Belt sharpening

[@P1GEONPOO]

I love it just spent too much lately on knives

[@Jaysedc]

Freaking love it an got a tanto on the way

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

I may finally buy a production Chavez now lol 😂.. I have that kick stop on the mini doctor death from wingman.. it’s awesome.. love that mechanism

[@drinkwater1776]

I've been carrying the TAK in the 5th pocket for quite a while. Last night I noticed urbanedc had a couple exclusive kickstops left. Well shit. Cashed in my points for a discount and ordered one. Pretty excited to try the big version.

[@ericlinden472]

I never would bash the knife. But I would prefer the straight clip. I love skulls, just not a fan of the punisher type shape. The over all design of the knife is awesome, I’ve always wanted one, now it’s time to try one. Great video!

[@piergaay]

My fav!!!!!

[@2873lonewolf]

Unfortunately Reate dropped the ball on the edge at the sharpening choil. Can see a nipple sticking out between them. Probably could fix by making choil slightly larger. I need to get one of these, this is badassery. Took an already great design and made it better.

[@stacygriffin9796]

The red accents (from the light) make it look sick lol they should do one like that

[@Antimatter.]

I like the older variant of the 229 , Tanto M390 dual grind blade and the Skull clip with the hidden screws , Plus the thumb studs give you 2 forms of deployment, I agree the golf putter milling is 🔥

[@steve_theripper]

I also prefer the hidden screws, I really prefer the older clip but this kickstop does look tempting 😁

[@MRGoods89]

Grabbed the eknives exclusive. It's the exact kind of appearance i wanted. Blacked out with an almost white skull clip (Frank Castle style).

[@gabrielayala718]

Got to handle the tanto version and drop point this past Saturday. The action is amazing! Does look a little odd without the choil, although.

[@Stahlwerk88]

Okay THAT’S what’s missing, the choil. It looked a little off to me but I couldn’t place why- but it’s the missing choil, haha

[@coreycorsani9540]

So no thumb stud version for this drop?

[@nicodiaz627]

I wish he would come out with a budget version in Micarta or aluminum and 14c28n.

[@chriswebb3018]

The best flipper knives are the ones that the flipper is hidden completely, close and open. Personally I don't like flippers but if it's gotta be there then hide it everywhere. But for those that do like flipper knives the kick stop is amazing.

[@Hungrybird474]

Like it and like the clip with demon boy horns 👍

[@unfi6798]

Just learn something today, Kickstop. Cheers mate.

[@JesseLJohnson]

Want. Be awesome too if there was some Chaves knives with inlays again.

[@jasonmccomas7220]

I have wanted the 229 for over four years and for whatever weird reason, I never bought it at the $400 price point and I have many many knives over $400 but when I saw the blue label for $180, I absolutely could not pass it up

[@larrymarsico4059]

💪💪💪

[@edgarin]

Looks great, I want it! but I miss the choil, which I think, is one of the most powerful characteristic of the Chavez designs.

[@Mxlch999]

Is it discontinued ?

[@r.m.cortez8178]

I almost got the basic version when it came out not that long ago. But I would have like the one with micarta inlay which I think was only through Blade HQ. But after seeing this one, I went ahead and made the deposit.

[@JesseLJohnson]

They haven't done the inlays as far as I know in a long time. I got one with black micarta inlay from Knifecenter like 4 years ago. The BHQ exclusives have a full micarta, natural G10, or CF show side scale they aren't inlays.

[@iParacord]

I’ve been looking for a 229, just getting back into knives after 12 years of not purchasing any new ones. I like the tak, I like the 229 and maybe the street version of the redencion. Con: to me a con would be no studs on the blade, what if that flipper fails in some way? That’s how I feel about cars with start stop crap. Not saying they are the same but from a engineering standpoint; the more moving parts the more things can fail.

[@iParacord]

To clarify I love flippers, I love studs and flippers both more!!!!

[@allicat2551]

Can the tab be used to open the knife if you catch it on the inside of your pocket? It looks like it might work...

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

No, it’s a flipper tab, not a Wave feature.

[@allicat2551]

@@JimSkeltonKnives thanks so much.

[@lionknives3]

Looks nice but the choil is missing for sure! After some sharpening you have a recurve.

[@zbaird3]

What an awesome knife!! I can get the plain clip.. but it's hard to imagine wanting a Chavez but saying I don't want the Skull clip 😂 seems kinda, nevermind

[@jaronloar1762]

Just subscribed! Quick question, I really like the style of knife that you have, did you get any extra features when you were ordering the knife?

[@jaredr2518]

@jimskeltonknives is this a “custom” knife or does he farm these out to China or something? I’m considering buying one at the moment

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

My apologies, I thought I had discussed that these are made by Reate. It’s been a while so I don’t recall. He still makes full customs, and he still makes the 228, but every 229 made are production-only knives and so far have all been Reate.

[@jaredr2518]

@@JimSkeltonKnives ok yes I ended up coming on that later on in the video. Thanks for clarifying for the second time for me.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@@jaredr2518 happy to help

[@Din4747]

Uummmm I want this

[@marshmellowboy323]

i do miss the choil though!

[@eyesintheskies]

Bought the 229 redencion with plans to mod it, now I’ve got it I’m not so sure it’s awesome. My only gripe is I got the version with the bolts through the skulls head no hidden hardware 😪 but it’s still awesome even love the extra weight

[@JimmyJones206]

The redemption and Chavez as a brand they stand for that as an analogy that tattoo that says (life)when you read it one way and when you turn it upside down it reads (death)!!!!!!!!!!! As far as the clip goes hell I want to see him develop a little screws they have a little corns that are the tip of the screws coming out of the skulls for head as an artistic expression

[@kreed4]

Nice iteration, but why no sharpening choil at all? It’s a pretty knife but clearly one only for show.

[@Magoot2456]

Man, I'd kill to have a hinderer xm-18 kickstop! It will never happen, but a man can dream :)

[@joe1745ny]

now to disappear that hideous appendage when folded too would be truly remarkable.

[@christolley4946]

I want one tanto skull clip only done

[@rman.]

I threw the additional clip into the garbage.

[@experienceprecision5406]

I see lots of choil comments. With this steel, just keep it strapped. If it gets to the point that you have to take it to stones, get it belt sharpened instead. Seems to be how it's designed.

[@inkandbarrel]

These look great, and the customizations from WoK or FE should be insane. So I have been told these are a limited run. Is this correct? I have a Chaves 229 and a Street (and a pen lol). The question I have now is... one knife for the next several months: Chaves Kickstop or a CKF Eagle Rock... killing me. Thoughts? It sounds like they are both limited.

[@jojojeep1]

I love his knives, a lot of people don’t like the skull because it makes it look like a gas station, Knife, although we know the quality of that Knife is bar none

[@ronkonieska1222]

What the Whaaaaaaaaa? I just got my first 229 6 months ago and a Oeser kick stop 3 months ago ......and now this........where the hell is that credit card?!?!?! WTF......lol P.S. skulls ROCK!

[@jeffscalfano3100]

Maaaan... take my money!

[@RR-pv4mc]

Great knife and another awesome review and I love it, I own two, the drop point and the tanto. But you were wrong on the price, as they made so many of them the price in the secondary has plummeted from not over supply, but over saturation!!! Lucky for me, I bought them both with discounts!!! Just sayin…..

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Always hard to predict values. An important note: I released this video before the Kickstop released for sale.

[@experienceprecision5406]

I don't know, Jim. When I'm wearing my swimming thong, that flipper could get a lill pokey.

[@FCwilliamsUSN]

Just want a chisel grind 229 with mrbs and go back to the hidden pocket clip screws

[@kingsnakejake6205]

The Kickstop flipper is a killer design, but I dont think I would be satisfied with this knife without thumb studs.

[@mstuehler]

Great review - thank you! I will say that the kick stop is VERY cool - no doubt about that. But, I'd *strongly* prefer to not have that billboarding on the blade. Seems a little excessive.

[@Antimatter.]

I was just looking at it again and that plunge grind looks like it will create a smile on the first sharpening, that’s no Bueno😮, These knife makers have to make straight plunges 😡

[@codyp1056]

Ooooo

[@TheAmulet9]

Just ordered one after all these raving videos. Not sure why they are made in China though

[@tomnelson8515]

It is an 'assault' knife withe the skull. It is just a pocket knife without. There should be common sense knife laws passed to ban the assault knives.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

😂

[@Abaddon5850]

Don't like it? Don't buy it! Im glad he did it though, I do prefer mostly, the plain clip.

[@jb2257]

It’s not about not liking skull things lol it just looks goofy and tacky

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

… is what someone who doesn’t like skulls would say.

[@jb2257]

@@JimSkeltonKnives not true I prefer streamlined and smooth lines like the silver texalium caladan I received yesterday lol the skull makes the knife look like a toy

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@@jb2257 but think about this: my makers mark is actually the skull you see at the beginning of each video. Would you have avoided the Caladan of that was on the pivot? I had to make the choice to use the simple “SB” script on my production knives because I feel that as much as I love my logo, it could seriously restrict my sales if I always used it.

[@slayingrn]

It's nice but boxy.

[@sofakingphat8087]

I fell for it. I got the kickstop version and all I can say, I won’t be fooled again. Nothing special about this mechanism. Honestly the knife is so plain that I feel like someone would have to do a lot of customizations to make it hassle for a every day Carrie. Just way too plain Jane and for those of us that were suckers enough to believe the new mechanism was something special well for me once, fool me twice I know channels like yours are commercials, trying to sell these items and trying to get us to use your links so you have to say nice things about them.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@@sofakingphat8087 ok, if you didn’t like it, that’s one thing. But head your ass out the door if you’re going to accuse me of being a shill. Been doing this for too long for anyone to think they can come in and just toss that accusation around. And to further prove my point: please show me the link you speak of. I’d like to see it. There aren’t any links to buy shit in the description. And I haven’t watched this since I uploaded it years ago, but I don’t even remember saying which dealers may have carried them at that time, so I certainly wasn’t telling anyone to go anywhere to buy one. If you don’t think a Kickstop is special, you’re in the minority lol. The Kickstop has long been heralded by the industry as revolutionary since Lee created it. But I guess it needs to wipe your ass in order for it to be special?

[@sofakingphat8087]

@ it’s a gimmick. as far as getting paid for commercials, you cannot deny that commercials play while you are attempting to entertain us. The gimmick is nothing new, the creator of this knife lightly upgraded it so he could sell more. You can’t deny that. Just not that special and it got a few of us to buy the next version. KZbin is not what it used to be, it’s a commercial platform now. Everyone in this business is commercializing products. seems like you may be a little bit of a narcissist if you can’t take a little bit of criticism without blowing your top. seems like a lot of these knives with this mechanism are still in stores and many of them are available on the secondary market. People must not be that happy with them. I know, Knife manufactures need to come out with new things so we are enthralled with new products. i’ll give you another example of some thing that is a gimmick, natural, clear, or Ultom. I guess it’s OK if you like the golden shower look.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@ nope, there’s a difference between criticism and calling someone a shill. One is a helpful observation, the other is an insult. So stop clutching your pearls acting shocked that someone didn’t appreciate being openly insulted then fired back. And I don’t pick any ads that you see. Thats KZbin, you do know that, right? They pick the ads, they play the ads, they get paid for the ads. As a creator I get revenue share from the ads, sure. It averages about to be about 10 cents for every dozen or so views. So thanks for helping me pay off my yacht. And since the Kickstop is only a minor addition to an already wildly popular knife, and it bores you so badly, please enlighten us all with your knifemaker design skills and tell us what feature would have added real wow factor to the knife? I’m not asking you to make something better, if you could, you would have your real name next to your comments and we would all have bowed before you, because we would have known who you were, you fucking legend, and I’m not even asking you to sketch out a design. Just tell us something that would have been more impressive than a flipper tab that disappears when the blade is deployed and tucks itself in behind the lock. Unassisted in any way. I’m all ears, and I’m ready to be amazed. And yes they’re still available because Ramon has released numerous runs of them through Reate. They’ve likely sold thousands of them by now. I don’t see your point here. And they are definitely trade-bait on the secondary. They pull good prices and good trades. I do agree with you on Ultem though. I said it when it was first used on a knife, I hate it and it looks like pisswater plastic. But that will come and go like many other things have before.

[@sofakingphat8087]

A few things I had to change to make it somewhat appealing, just like you did. The only thing is, I didn’t have to send my Knife out to get it customized. Those are some extremely flat baron titanium scales. They need color. What’s up with that skull clip, at least he gave us a normal clip to go with it. I like the thumb studs on the old version. He took away the only thing that made the old version worth a shit. here’s another piece that plays into your narcissism, you couldn’t take any criticism or if anyone had any upgrades for that Knife you would reject them because you are the great Almighty gem Skelton and you know all. you have the only opinion that matters. by the way, maybe I am an up-and-coming Knife maker and you should be more supportive of up-and-coming designers. You can be critical of course however you’re kind of an asshole for shooting people down without even seeing their products. Hell I don’t have all the connections you do, I just have a forge in my backyard. I had to build it myself, which is more than many other people can do. I’m a self-made person and I never had anything given to me. Like you, I have many irons in the fire I can give you that much credit. you put me down to make yourself feel bigger, common for narcissist.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@ you make a lot of wild assumptions for a complete stranger. Also: you’re using an anonymous name on the internet dude, no clue who you are, or that you’re trying to be a knifemaker. It’s not like you offered that information. So sure, I was shooting down your dream because I’m an asshole. A psychic asshole that reads minds. I spend more energy supporting other knifemakers & designers than I do on my own business, expecting nothing in return, so you’re barking up the wrong tree. So anyway, back to the topic: you think he needed to add some color choices because THAT is more innovative and exciting than adding the Lee Williams Kickstop. So, you’re ignoring the g10 versions he offered? And what, anodizing the titanium frame is more exciting than a Kickstop? I suppose when Chevy went 10+ years between Corvette redesigns and only offering new body colors, you were dancing from excitement like your pants were itching. As to the clip, what’s up with that you ask? It’s Ramon’s Maker’s Mark. His logo. His signature. I’m sure he’s not too bothered that some people don’t like it. But he definitely did take the criticism into consideration and began placing the plain clips in the package. And people still find a reason to complain. That takes balls. Funny, you keep calling me narcissistic, yet until this sentence, I haven’t talked about myself, my opinions, or my work at all. You have. Obsessively. Which is worrisome.

[@craze77]

Plunge grind is horrible and the clip should be blind screwed, just my 2 cents

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

“Horrible” isn’t an honest representation. For people who don’t know how to sharpen very well, it will be problematic, sure. And the clip would LOOK better blond-screwed, yes… however, the general buying public won’t know how to completely disassemble the knife in order to access hidden screws to change the clip if they don’t like skulls. It would be great if we didn’t have to dumb down everything in todays world, but here we are.

[@msharmall7298]

Complaining about people whining but you are whining about other people every minute or two throughout the video.

[@stevenarviso8849]

Not a big flipper fan so meh.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@optimuscrime608]

I’m putting studs on mine