Direware SOLO V-whaaaat? Overbuilt awesomeness

[@renechavez870]

Just gorgeous! Your philosophy of over built knives is exactly why I fell in love with blades! Love your channel!

[@lanehoward8612]

Can't stop watching this video lol this knife just has me hooked! love it :))

[@Sportmanfun]

Man those are beauties.I wasn't even aware of the excistance of these 'overbuild' folding knifes.Looove it. Besides fixed blades,You have probably started a whole new collection for me. Very very nice,rugged looking folders. I got to have one...

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I'm glad you reached out to me man, I really dig it

[@chazfromtheburg]

I know this is an old video...I was searching for some info on Direware and came across this link. Nice knife..but talk about grails! That P7M8 was so nice!! Dude! That one looked minty too! Great overview as always.

[@thomasfedrich9116]

Beautiful knife. really nice. I like it a lot. Having a round notch wrapping around a round pin makes a lot of sense it spreads the load out evenly and the pin wont flat spot

[@Gman-109]

Hi again Jim. Just saw this after looking for info on the D-Ware. I have a squeeze cocker HK too! My shop I worked at back in 2001 here in Canada imported a ton of pistols from Germany, and we got 50 of the old style heel release single stack squeeze/cockers, and I bought 2 since they were only 400$ CDN and in 90% condition. Great combo picture/video.

[@MFD00MTR33]

I would love to have a flipper one of these. Everything about this knife is perfect to me.

[@enriquesmith3249]

you have very good taste in knives. always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@toddkleland]

Really cool knife. Seems very similar to my Zero Tolerance 0300. I like the blade shape and carbon fibre. Cool knife!

[@doberman74]

Out of the 3 on the table this is the nicest out of all of them, looks so futuristic. One day I'l get one with a flipper, and I think you did the right thing by getting it while you could

[@jdsons]

Thanks Jim. I have a lot to think about. You have a rare position to do a side by side and to get the video up quick. YOU ARE THE MAN. My guess on the Medford is the grind may be to steep. If you take the grind up to the blood grove it will go through paper. Once the paper clears the micro bevel it widens at such an angle it will start to rip opposed to cutting the the paper. Just my guess. P.S. I hate camping also. Never understood it. Again just me.

[@ThruMyLens100]

Nice to see a gun in your vid Jim! Would love to see a vid showing your gun collection!

[@KnivesNMore]

Love those SOLO-V's. I just got another Ti Direware Hyper-90 in the mail today.

[@Anaszi]

Congrats. It's fantastic.

[@adamdancer8907]

You have a beautiful collection!

[@ramsd1]

Very nice video Jim. Was on their wait list and they just opened ther books. 12-18 mo wait list but was able to order two.

[@gamebred26]

That Medford is insane...I will have one someday soon!

[@Farroki]

Really love that look Jim.. Talk about aggressive. Beast mode.

[@MrPilipinoy]

Jim, just have to say another video homerun. Very thoughtful overview on so many aspects (from the stop pin area on the tang, lock geometry, etc.). I'm on Eric's books but it'll be a while so this vid just reinforces my decision on ordering one.

[@lathamalnajjar137]

I ordered my praetorian TI, 25 weeks and counting :-)

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I had an MF-1 and really liked it. It is rather simplistic, not the same kind of custom feel or attention to fine detail like you'd see in the more expensive stuff out there. If you can get one at a good price, go for it... just be careful with all the new fakes out there. The Extrema Ratios are well built and should be a long-life kind of knife

[@knifetech101]

Ahh ok... I almost traded my Gavko mako for a murdered out (by Chris Martin) solo v4 flipper. I couldn't decide based on all the video's I watched, whether I would like it or not. So I went with my gut feeling and didn't make any hasty decisions. Still I love the look and concept of dieware's. I just didn't notice you mentioning the flipper/non-flipper difference, so I wasn't sure.

[@ElonPope]

That blade shape is very similar to the honeycomb Grimsmo, just much shorter with a cleaner grind. I was offered a direware for $1400 but felt it wasn't worth it being that it wasn't even S35vn. I really would like to have one someday.

[@Arcrobes]

Im surprised you don't have a dalibor yet. Super overbuilt just like the direware and the medfords

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Yep, you're totally right. I got way off track and meant to come back around to blade stop with a rounded point of contact vs flat blade back/round stop. Instead I went into that diatribe while I was on another part lol. But the same applies to the rounded notch in the frame (ti and CF sides) and the round thumbstuds

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Doesn't bother me, I have nothing against S35VN personally, and that's the biggest change. I love the knife and am glad to have it

[@kylestewart4444]

Dude, you have a P7 M8. I'm so jealous.

[@Tactichef]

you think the flipper version of this knife will be a good guest video to post in future ? Looking forward to it . Thx for sharing Jim !!

[@Tactichef]

Great review and awesome collection Jim . Keep it up I feel like im going to be broke soon keep watching ur knife vids . lol

[@onsquare3rd537]

Jim you really are bit by the knife bug, It's mad is'nt it!!!

[@InsurgentNarwhal]

Sniper bladeworks are awesome, I second the comments below. Mine are awesome. Can't wait to get my direware soon!

[@knifenforge]

Trying to grow your channel! You been on here less than six months and you've already got over a thousand subscribers that's the fastest I've ever seen a channel grow!!! by the way congratulations on the thousand subscribers

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Oh I've thought about it a lot, sadly thinking as hard as I can doesn't result in any being made available LOL! I have a small group of knife friends and one reached out to Dwaine recently to see if we could get a group order discount, and that may or may not happen. But even when I catch one for sale at $400 or $600 over MSRP, I STILL miss out because it sells within SECONDS of being uploaded (usually at AZCK). I am looking at getting a Scout. I also need a Sniper Bladeworks too though dammit!

[@WAFFENAMT1]

The flipper version of this knife seems like it would be more of a match to the rest of your knife collection

[@TheUltimateMartin]

oh direware, how you tease me so much, I dont need to pay for college.... I could totally get one

[@fleetwoodray]

Jim, watch out for that knife bug. It's as costly as high end watches. Really like the tacticals you review. Still, will continue to EDC my Lonewolf Harsey T3 micarta with LAWKS lock for another 10+ yrs. Haven't found any other folder to come as close to a fixed blade as it is. Semper Fi

[@nreedbuffalo]

Just a thought on the Medford. I was talking to the sharpening guy at a knife shop today about strops and he said that if you over strop a blade, it will be too sharp to cut. He described it as it not having the teeth to grab onto the paper. I'm probably not describing this good, but maybe it is too sharp

[@humvee34]

You have some awesome knives

[@EDGY12345]

Just one more thing ,what you call early lock up is not a safe one ..also the metal that locks the blade in place is called a FRAME LOCK .

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I came damn close to jumping on an offer 2 days ago on one, but I opted for this instead. One day I will own a Sniper for sure!

[@BMAN7278]

hey jim awesome score bro!!!! and nice gun by the way and would you ever think of sharing your gun collection with us and more watch vids?? keep the vids coming!!!!

[@wcreview8227]

SEE?? Every time I watch your stuff I find new Shit!! Crusader forge!! LOVE IT!! Thank you !! and DAMN you!! lol right now I am on a SKIKE kick.. I must have one.... I was enamored with DSK and Dan Sullivan, and I still am, but Peter and the rogue shark like the one you have/had is exactly what I want.. any chance you are looking to part with your RS2.5 SO ?

[@masterof1]

I like your channel, but would love to see more reviews on fixed blades. Have you seen the TOPS Steel Eagle 107. If you have a tickle for overbuilt you should check this thing out. Another more expensive example is the Cold Steel Warcraft Tanto. Just a thought...

[@mrkiky]

+Thatoneguy overthere Old comment, but those are both production fixed blades. If you pay some attention, just about all of Jim's videos are on custom folders that make a Sebenza look cheap. I don't think TOPS and CS are really his cup of tea.

[@michaelflamion9954]

hi jim-a superb cary gun-in my opinion there are no better-

[@stebolicious008]

If youre still looking to satisfy your overbuilt knife craze... have you ever looked at a Dalibor Regulus? I absolutely love mine. Its just a beast.

[@SoupyTurtle]

beautiful knife

[@RedFatCat78]

You show me knives i never knew of... Keep it up... Had to sub ;)

[@SuPpAvIlLiN]

Glad you got it man.

[@maritimespook]

Another Epic Knife Jim,thanks for making me drool on my laptop lol

[@labdawgz]

So cool love the cf

[@jayyaskiw582]

awesome,..so do you actually use these knives? Or just buy them and put them in your really fancy knife box? Its like buying a really nice work truck,..and driving it around the city and never putting dirt and tools in the back.

[@EDGY12345]

Oh yeah the Price was MIND NUMBING!

[@lanehoward8612]

love the knife very cool just wish it was in my pocket lolzzz :))

[@lathamalnajjar137]

Beautiful

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thanks Nick!

[@maraujo357]

Very god. Beautful knive 👏👏👏

[@Mwrs99]

Wow great knife. Have you seen the new tv show on Tod Beg Bodega?

[@tcharlesmiranda2637]

whats not to love one of my grail knives

[@edged_mindset]

Have you given any thought into picking up a Carrillo?

[@naasehvnishmaJH87]

Hey Jim ....I was wondering if you can measure the lock relief cut out on the Solo V2's lockbar as compared to your Crusader Forge. Really curious.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thanks! I'm really focusing my channel on knives, so guns won't ever be a focal point really. I also won't be doing any watch stuff.. I do that enough at work ;-)

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I have plenty of sense, and luckily a very accepting wife. And to think that this isn't the most expensive of my hobbies too LOL!

[@christapherdane]

It's overstropped - Medford. An overstropped knife will shave quite well, but won't bite into the paper.

[@ryanhom7524]

sweet squeeze cocker i love mine dearly its my a1 carry choice

[@brian11344]

Sick blade

[@Kowan57]

Tough looking knife. So far in my small collection, I've stayed away from blades with a deep recurve because of the simple re-sharpening of non-recurved blades.

[@Justinliu00]

Hey Jim, I've been searching all over and I can't find the Will Moon Mark 6 video. Did you take it down or something? If not, can I have a link because I want to see the video since you rave about it so much

[@shansen751]

just subbed to your channel. Great videos thanks

[@NickBrakattack]

Jim, looking at overbuilt/chunky big knives, do you have any thoughts or opinions on the Extrema Ratio RAO's? saw one on Vance's channel

[@anthonyp7051]

Yea man that’s slamming! I get the round on round

[@RetiredTop43]

Are all the dire ware folding knives spring assisted?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Yeah, and yours kills me! That's ok, mine is breaking in slowly but surely

[@EDGY12345]

And you are just a knowledgeable collector not an EXPERT , that said I still like the Idea that you are a Knife lover as my self ..

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thanks buddy

[@knifeaddiction2011]

I hated letting it go and regret it but oh well thats how it goes enjoy brother.

[@kingblood33]

i cant find the video of the will moon mark 6?

[@drumrboy80]

The v4 is what I have coming very soon. The pivot I believe has the anti rotational wizardry going on

[@marcocano335]

You need a Midgards Messer The Viking

[@jackruss4]

What is the incisive angle that you are using for sharpening the edge. Seems to be still abit thick or obtuse. What stropping method and compound are you using to finishing the edge?

[@sputumtube]

I'd never dare take it out of the house in case I lost it. Probably good for 'bragging rights' when yer mates pop round though.

[@sputumtube]

Yer probably right. Too many negative comments = troll. Point taken, you'll see no more of that kind of stuff from me. :)

[@master0of0darkness]

that closed blade stop grove looks very much like a bottle opener.....

[@brianbyrd2072]

Can you in show us more knife makers that make beefy knives

[@HarySeaword1]

That really is bad ass.

[@MrLiamCooley]

See The thing is its a great knife, I love the look and the awesomeness of it. But the thing is its just a knife I would never use. It would just be a trophy. I would much rather get a MK6 from Will then something like a SOLO V

[@knifetech101]

did you have the flipper chopped off? I thought the solo was a flipper?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

VIPER TACTICAL SOLUTIONS They are all offered in flipper and non-flipper models. I prefer the non-flipper (which is very odd for me) because the flipper tab is so huge that it bashes into your thumbnail every time you unlock and close the knife.

[@christapherdane]

See Cliff Stamps video Knife Challenge 25 he just posted. When you are power stropping it loads up with metal and can over burnish the edge. Causing it to shave but not cut paper. I posted Cliff's video because he is well known. But I do own a Knife Sharpening Company and I do make knifes. I knew this cause I've done it enough to fix the problem.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Uhhh, because I'm sitting in my house and not at a gun range...? Safety might not be of any importance for you, but it is for me. Plus people (like you in this instance) like to pick every little thing apart. It was easier to point out it was unloaded than answer 20 questions about it later...

[@kyleramirez888]

i love that knife but its about as "tactical" as a chunk of quarter inch bar stock

[@joemom6799]

if i had so much money that i could drop like 10k+ on knives i would get a v-4 with a all carbon fiber frame and one with a all titanium frame and a titanium and carbon frame like the frame jim has on his v-2

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

The S90 is a smaller version of the SOLO actually...

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

No it's not. It's sharper now than when it arrived

[@johnnysierra9554]

GREAT LOOKING KNIFE! But the lock doesn't look trustworthy enough,the last thing I want is a knife to close on my fingers while using it,especially if I had to use it in a self defense situation.I love knives and would buy it but wouldn't use as a EDC knife. I LOVE MY BENCHMADE! WITH THE AXIS LOCK FOR EDC. Anything more expensive goes behind glass to be admired by me daily.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Johnny Sierra Nothing precarious about a framelock with lock geometry this well done. It's an early lockup, but many of the high end customs you buy today will exhibit this. ALL good makers, Direware included, will test with spine whacks to be sure there is no lock failure.

[@sasajugovic5618]

Ha ha ha..."little knife overview"...it's not little at all...and knife it's awesome looking !!!

[@maxbaumann4101]

Do a EDC video.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

No worries, I didn't take it the wrong way

[@rideronthestorm8930]

I just realized how big of a jerk I sounded in my statement. Didn't mean to imply you didn't have sense. My apologies. You have great tastes, just too rich for this government employee. Enjoying the reviews keep up the good work.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

LOL. Damn, $1050 sounds really good these days...

[@ddop100]

Wow, you lucky man, ill trade ya my delica for it lol!

[@Fritziecola]

the grinds on those big blades are stupid. you need a phd in sharpening, especially accounting for grinding both secondary and primary grinds as they wear. that thing looks as tactical and stealthy as a rhino or maybe a tortoise.