Knife Ramble: Youtube is changing, so I must adapt

Just a quick video announcing a couple of changes you'll see on my channel soon. Thanks to new KZbin policies, things need to change...
UPDATE: I have now set up the Patreon account. If you'd like to help support, please check it out: / jimskeltonknives

[@NickShabazz]

Yep, 90% of new videos on my channel are being demonetized too. Oh, KZbin.

[@dkompolt1234]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that. You're one of the most PG-Rated gear channels out there.

[@brianfreeman2500]

THE Nick Shabazz!!? Live long and prosper 🖖

[@jdmbeaner182]

I don't think I've ever seen a review where you're critical on a knife.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

jdmbeaner182 you should pay more attention then LOL

[@DarkBluePaperHats]

I have lol!

[@DarkBluePaperHats]

I can think of 5 instances off the top of my head.

[@robertjordan9770]

I've been a subscriber for maybe four years. Lots of critical comments come to mind, but the one that I laugh at most is a Marfione with what Jim dubbed the "F You" clip. I don't know about you, but I'd call that a criticism.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Looks like everyone else seems to remember...

[@beastlymetaldrummer]

Jim, love your company tent, have for a while, if you don't mind, I'd love to make a suggestion, you could boost content on your channel by doing videos on you knife builds, when you do a special edition or an extreme 1off, film some of it for yt

[@knifenoob5411]

I always thought of this channel as a comercial for the rich or at least more $ than me. Top notch commentary. Super awsome knives. I like to watch here and try to predict what innovation will be adapted into knives in my price range 100-200 tops. Thx Mr. Skelloton for letting me see these knives that I would never have the chance to look at.

[@thomassmith2056]

your efforts have seriously helped alot of people and the knife community as a whole. thanks Jim 😁

[@stark_syndrome7857]

That skiff accomplice is just unbelievable even next to that Wilson/fisher collab he’s work is just fantastic. I had a chance to buy that white carbo quartz with black ti and damasteel but couldn’t get to nycks to get it and I live 35 min away. Family problems came up but goddamn he makes fantastic knives hopefully I’ll get another chance at one

[@CaptainBroadSword]

I've always loved your knife collection and videos as well!! Just keep doing this good work man!!

[@CaptainBroadSword]

Hahaha....Look, it's the internet tough guy!!!

[@DarkBluePaperHats]

Welcome to the Ad-pocalypse, dear friend.

[@edwardjarrell2900]

You do what you have to do bro, I have been watching your videos for years and a lot of what I know about knives I have learned from you. You walk the walk and I get value from your channel so I will be signing up.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thank you! Patreon is now set up, you can check it out at: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

UPDATE: A few hours after uploading, I did get the Patreon page set up, check it out if you're interested: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@wilskihill]

Jim Skelton pin it to the top, please. I'm sure it will drum up responses. A private company has the right to censor/demonetize content but if there is ever going to be a firstamendtube.com that is how we start the capitalist ball rolling. Make freedom of choice great again! The demonization is happening on many fronts thus creating a vacuum that will soon be filled.

[@abramsatwo2515]

just subed on Patreon to you. "easy as can be " I'm sure you don't remember but you went out of your way to help me with a knife maker awhile ago so this is the least I can do . only a 1$ a month for now but ill be increasing it shortly !!!!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

pelvicthrust119 way to go, you proved the point I made in the video.

[@gstrader73]

Thank you, Sir.

[@thenextarcher]

I think its pretty clear why the advertising was removed/limited on the video regarding the Dodge demon. Look at your thumbnail and you have your answer.

[@cardsfanatic]

You have one hell of a collection.

[@renechavez870]

Jim you sure as hell have my patronage support! I love your vids and half of my high end collection come from your videos

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Rene Chavez Thank you bro. I added the link in the description 👍

[@hackdlc]

Would love to see some of your work. I am an aspiring knife maker and love the inspiration from you guys.

[@christamu2]

This is getting ridiculous. We need a pro-freedom alternative to KZbin and we need it now. At least then, all of this mokuti won't scare the sheep.

[@TheWewanater]

Chris Allison full30.com it's basically a firearm related youtube, and I think knife videos would fit in perfectly.

[@jace1873]

Damn it jim,it's difficult to watch your videos and not want to go out and try to get some of these items. Dude those items are freaking sick man. I wish I could own a couple of those polished damascus ones with mokuti.gotta be.up in the 2k+ range. Maybe if i sold my production knife collection and switched to full cust.lol keep up the awesome vids.

[@locke2517]

Thanks for the vid! Love your channel and seeing your work on instagram.

[@MrLotus0303]

what's that knife you are showing at the 1:14 mark? It looks burgundy and black. Thanks.

[@theappealingcriminal6921]

I have a lot of respect for you after watching this video. A real man stepping up and being a man. Wish more people would step up and be men. Kudos to you sir.

[@darthvaper6745]

Oh my god its the Stan Wilson finally. When will we see the video?

[@reapergearbenson6812]

I'm allways going to watch your vids

[@vermin33]

Thank God for the Chinese 11.11 finally got some beautiful knives I can afford. Good luck Jim have followed you from your beginning.

[@vwr32jeep]

You have less time to do in-depth reviews because it takes away time you could be in the shop... any thoughts of adding content of your time in the shop? A lot of ppl kick the idea around of starting their own knife making gig, would be interesting to see your progression.

[@zippymagee]

the TechTubers at Linus Media Group are working on Floatplane. will be a subscription based stream website. maybe another option besides Patreon for income from videos.

[@BlueDragon-pi2sl]

Great idea. I would support you Jim!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thanks! Patreon is now set up, you can check it out at: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@BlueDragon-pi2sl]

Jim Skelton I'm in

[@Rebuswind]

I think being a knife maker is much more awesome than just doing youtube review. would I be sad to not able to see more knives I could never own...yes...but I think we need skelton blades that we can actually buy.

[@WRKF0RAMMO3]

Cool knife.

[@SteelArtschannel]

I started making videos and see how time consuming it is, so I totally understand your point. Patreon is great, nobody could possibly be offended by that as everyone has the choice to donate or not.

[@Gman-109]

Do you have an address for your Patreon yet Jim? Don't seen one in the video description/info. Figure I should add you to my Patreon list, should order an Occip and maybe a Littlefinger as well, both look cool, and very reasonable$ for custom work.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

SerHaHa Not yet, I haven’t signed up with them or anything. Will do soon. Thank you!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Patreon is now set up, you can check it out at: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@1999rburke]

a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status?

[@gunknives1167]

Miss this shit

[@snarf9455]

If you started doing gun-related content, would the guns be of the similar level of quality? ie. Custom 1911s

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

snarf Yes. You’ve seen some of my guns in the pictures at the beginning of my videos and on the thumbnails.

[@snarf9455]

Jim Skelton, cool I don't think anyone really reviwes (mostly) high end guns here on YT

[@tylerstiles1094]

Yup

[@The_Potionist]

Jim I have a question: will you do a give away some time in the future? Love to own a SB at some point :)

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

The Potionist I just added giveaways as perks on my new Patreon actually 👍

[@The_Potionist]

Jim Skelton awesome stuff! :)

[@jrreusch8714]

KZbin is really starting to suck with monetization great videos though beautiful knives

[@bryanmchugh1307]

Skelton is making is own blades now? I had zero idea! When did this begin? Will visit your Patreon Op.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Bryan McHugh January. skeltoncustomknives.com

[@joshgagner7583]

Jim i love your content even though i cant afford half of what you display i love seeing that these works of art exist. keep it going hopefully youtube will remove their head from their rear soon

[@chuckieboy343]

If you would open a patreon, I think it would be smart for either A. Discuss knives you want to get and allow votes or B. Open guest blade again. Just suggestions best of luck!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Good ideas

[@markbrown8907]

What is that red and black knife?

[@beastlymetaldrummer]

Mark Brown ferrum forge collaboration Deadpool custom

[@aarongarcia5037]

13 minute long video, been up for three minutes, 3 dislikes. Yep, seems reasonable.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

LolWut LOL, yep. They have no idea what the video is about, they just hit unlike and move on. Oh well.

[@alexstrouse6333]

Dislikes and likes get put in one category and count has support. So really dislikes help in away.

[@aw7245]

LolWut also 19 likes also unreasonable

[@3ctaylor1]

Some people really dislike change.

[@tomki6asp]

all 2A and weapon vids should move to Full30. The goal is practice 1A, free enterprise and to hurt the libs at youtube and google.

[@erikxroads]

Sorry to hear that KZbin is being a butthead to content makers like this!

[@canadianboyee]

You should be using KZbin as a marketing tool for your own knives

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

sean john I’m not a big fan of that. Maybe I’ll become more comfortable with that over time. I did showcase one recently, and I might again soon.

[@knifebitten1613]

atta boy!

[@user-wg4hz3bk4f]

Been trying so hard to make a joke comparing this to a sperm bank donation but I don't have the intelligence or sobriety.

[@pieface1726]

twitch is your friend, live streaming some knife assemblies etc...that I would watch. Also maybe film making the knives? I love watching that stuff.

[@kranjcalan]

This is just my opinion, but i bealive that jim brought more to knife comunity with making videos.

[@ARluvr1]

Why would someone dislike this video ? I'd give to the patreon because although there are many other knife reviewers, I don't think any are as well done as yours and the knife quality is amazing on your channel.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

ARluvr1 Thank you

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Patreon is now set up, you can check it out at: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@boface187]

It was so odd to hear you say spyderco. Lol

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

boface187 LOL

[@cedrik9]

IF YOU'RE GONNA DO PATREON, MIGHT AS WELL DO SOME GUN VIDEOS OF YOUR PERSONAL/FRIENDS GUNS! MAKE ANOTHER CHANNEL JUST FOR THAT! ALSO, WE NEED TO KNOW THE GRAND TOTAL WORTH OF YOUR KNIFE COLLECTION. WE HAD A MEETING AND CAME TO THAT CONCLUSION!

[@markgrouwe6546]

Switch of Caps Lock next time. And why do you need to know the total worth of Jim's collection. It's none of your business.

[@markgrouwe6546]

cedrik9 the only thing you need is to take your meds.

[@3ctaylor1]

Those knives are literally worth their weight in gold.

[@mealex303]

Sell a 🔪 i love the bamboo blade

[@waqarghulam3548]

Jim why don’t you show us your knives ?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Waqar Ghulam The knives I make? I do. Daily on my Instagram. And I’ve made a couple KZbin videos about them as well.

[@temgaglo2020]

Nice to see you again ) do us one favour plz make review of benchmade phaeton 4600 please thx )

[@Billfish57]

I love youtube, I hate youtube...

[@asleepyinsomnia]

jim, just for you, i'll start a freakin patreon account. i need to donate to a lot of people anyways.

[@asleepyinsomnia]

go knife community!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Patreon is now set up, you can check it out at: www.patreon.com/jimskeltonknives

[@jaredtyra6311]

Honestly I like shorter reviews anyways

[@Chrisfortier1]

This is a problem with KZbin. Violation of our rights

[@chickensodelicious]

C4commando I get what you're saying but it's not a violation of any rights. You're using KZbin so you have to abide by the rules as stupid and liberal as they may be. It's like if you came into my house and started saying things I didn't want you to say. I could kick you out even though you have freedom of speech.

[@jetsteele3075]

Shorter vids are welcome.

[@EdenOpher]

Make a second channel for gun reviews, obviously demonetized, turn off subscriber notifications for that channel so people don't see new videos, then make 30 second trailer videos on this channel, with links to the other channel's videos. Views are on this channel, gun content on that channel.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Eden Opher I considered that too, but on the back end, multiple channels are connected and I’m afraid it will somehow affect my main channel.

[@birkegholm8206]

Im going to be a paitrin naw

[@thealaskanknifeguy3883]

Jim i see your situation and why you want to create a patreon but patreon exclusive content is a stupid idea.

[@aHigherPower]

When are big content creators going to start fighting back. You tell me a gay person can sue a private cake company for refusing to bake them a cake, but KZbin creators have no rights? People have lost their minds.

[@tovsteh]

You can thank Susan Wojcicki, incompetent and ideological feminist CEO of KZbin, for this platform being so broken.

[@kaydensingh32]

You should make a Twitter

[@gageswalheim2568]

This is screwed up

[@clonexili]

Oh fk that, I wanted honesty. Make a 2nd channel called Mtechlover42 or something

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Who said anything about honesty or dishonesty? I just won't be as harsh going forward. Many youtubers that I admire are easily able to give "presentations" with their opinions, and not be called reviews... but still get all of the important info out there. Military Arms Channel whom I referenced in the video is a great example.

[@clonexili]

Nah, I want critical. great visual with blunt facts. Some of what I like to buy has a high price tag and I don't want to pick it up to think "meh" after dropping 2k

[@1999rburke]

Peers?

[@ashiqulsadman8849]

I bet this video will also get demonetised

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

ashiqul sadman I bet it will too

[@teakey]

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[@BeerButtChickn]

Soooooooo you’re not gonna be honest anymore? Basically. Or honest, but not speaking about what you think?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

BeerButtChickn Already answered this, but I guess I can again. I’ll still continue to talk about the knives as I’ve always done. If I get something that would have important issues, I just won’t showcase it. So if you see it here, you know it’s as good as it can be. If it has minor things I would change, I’ll call them out.

[@darthvaper6745]

Oh my god its the Stan Wilson finally. When will we see the video?