My Epic 1-Off Battle by Frank Fischer: THE Game Changer.

[@hupkat]

Best quote of the video "Dont be mean to blind people". Had me cracking up! Another fantastic video on one of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen. Great job Jim.

[@SlightlyNotorious]

This, mate, is my favourite knife I've ever seen on your channel. It's a piece of art and I want it bad.

[@ingoddafeario2757]

This is the most unbelievably gorgeous knife ive ever seen!

[@ssavage666]

I'm absolutely in awe and after seeing your pics I'm sold. I won't rest until I have one of these beauties for myself!!!! Congrats Jim I think this might just be the crown in your collection. Frank makes one gorgeous knife man congrats

[@vermin33]

You have a lot of beautiful pieces, but this one has raised the bar to the heavens. I love it and it is truly one of the best looking I have seen. Worth every dollar. The blade is amazing and the handle OMG.

[@wilkesbryan9707]

Super nice "Battle" I had spot in Franks books and your video inspired me to order this particular model!! Keep on rocking the great videos out !

[@thedougler516]

By far outta every review you have done, (and I have watched them all) this knife specifically franks' Battle is my favorite. And you have done a ton of videos but it just has that special overall quality that hits every mark in my book. Well done Frank, well done Jim!

[@AceRazor]

You're a sharp mind Jim. Lovely to enjoy your videos! Well thought out and pointless to argue as some would. Tremendous score.

[@blue13sarge]

Congrats on that magnificent piece Jim!!! I am so happy for you that it has you so excited! Frank hit that one way out of the park! I cannot wait to own one of these beauties!

[@brocksdaddy081910]

This has to be the best blade shape and grind I've ever seen.

[@dacathey]

Frank's level of quality is very impressive. When I got my Battle it was so much above what I had experienced with any other knife in my collection that I started thinking about selling my cheaper models and having just a few quality knives like this. I can see that your knife has enhancements to mine and I'm sure by the time I get my next one they will be even better. Great video and camera work BTW. Wow my 2nd shoutout.

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Truly a Work of Art, .. and i don't throw those terms around loosely, since i'm a art lover. I never knew they made folders like this until i came across your channel today, .... I THANK YOU!

[@Thatrollingmaster69]

Damn ! This knife is just perfect ! I am truly amazed by the amount of details, precision and work that have been put into this knife ! This is by far the most beautiful knife i have ever seen...EVER ! Congratulations Jim and thank you for showing us this masterpiece ! I can't wait to see how you are going to follow up this knife, but keep it up ! Have a nice day sir !

[@GreatToastMigration]

What an astonishing knife. That has to be my favorite knife in your collection. That is my grail knife.

[@Seveneleven44]

What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Truly a masterpiece.

[@WyattWillis88]

Good God I've never seen a better knife or knife I want more and I'm certain I will never see its equal for the rest of my life. I can't even think of words to describe how perfect a design and execution this work of art is. Words like stunning, mystifying and exquisite dont seem strong enough to describe how this makes me feel to see

[@PioneerSaturnDougie]

Absolute piece of art. Something to be truly proud of...for both Frank for making it and you, the owner.

[@TunerGuy_90]

My favorite knife you have personally!!! Its perfection!!!!!

[@joeyz989]

This knife just looks perfect! I can only imagine how the action on it feels, would love to feel it for myself! My favorite things about it are that amazing looking marble CF and also the orange peel/egg shell finish on the bolsters. They contrast each other superbly! Great vid Jim thanks

[@9872354610]

I think it's a good contrast that, back-to-back, you post a Will Moon with all of its flaws, sent out from a maker that clearly doesn't have the same desire to send out the best possible knife he can, and this masterpiece from a maker that won't rest until it is as good as he can possibly make it. Regardless of the prices of different custom knives from different custom makers, I think we can all agree that every maker should be delivering the best possible product that they can to the customer. Maybe some day Will will get that concept, Frank's definitely got it. Thanks for always being honest in your reviews, keep em comin'.

[@yinzer86]

Just when I thought you couldn't top some of the knives you've featured, you bring your custom Battle to your channel. Perfect! Just got a Brous Mini-Division today! Thanks for your review on it. BTW, I can't believe a few people would criticize this video. They must suffer from "blade envy". If you have the means to enjoy a $2k+ knife, then go for it! Thanks for all you do for all knife guys out there.

[@HairyBlackBeard]

That is indeed a very wonderful knife, more so but as you said, there are no words really.

[@KingsPoolandSpa]

My favorite knife of yours. I'm a sucker for re-curve. Beautiful knife

[@joshuajacob6402]

That knife has such precision in it and I really appreciate the hidden hardware. To me that is knife making at its best. I'm a huge fan of Stan Wilson's work too. Definitely a work of art.

[@chaosbeyblader]

i would be afraid to carry this beauty on edc especially if i rode a harley as yourself but i know how you are an d respect you, to be fair you truly made me realise how much i adored knives and now have started collecting i thank you from the top of my heart jim nice knives

[@ronaross1]

Hi Jim - I started collecting 5 months ago and was perfectly happy with production knives. Then I discovered you and you have been tempting me with all the goodies you show. This morning I sent Frank an email for a customized Battle, hopefully I will hear back, but I know you will end up costing me a lot of $$$. Keep up the good work. I joined So. Calif Blades and am handing out fliers for the Expo.

[@TacticalXRays]

congratulations, truly outstanding work. thanks for this awesome look in hd! you're having a massive hard on for this blade, and rightfully so!

[@miccont09]

Well worth the wait to see this knife reviewed, thanks for sharing it with us Jim =)

[@Mojo-fg7ps]

8 years later and I still come back to see this vid! Jim, you got to do a long term review on this soon just to put her on every one's mind again lol!

[@Mosseri]

Thank you for sharing this stunning one of a kind piece!

[@weidmannsheil007]

Absolutely stunning!

[@Jonas-I]

Couldnt help it! Got in on the wait list. Thanks for the video man.

[@ronaross1]

My,my - that is one of the greatest knives I have ever seen.

[@PedroMagrico]

Love that CF, and what a clean knife, one of my favorites from you Jim. Hope to have a chance to get one of frank's knives, but on my list I still need to get a Jim Burke VSS for Grail Quest!

[@ummtone]

That is a stunning knife! I would love to edc this!

[@willcox5056]

That tanto recurve blade shape is my all time favorite. Amazing

[@neilmilburn5149]

A Masterpiece, it should be in a glass case in a gallery somewhere.

[@swollennut6995]

If you ever get a chance to flip a custom G&G Hawk R.A.M, man it sounds like nothing I've ever heard before, its like the calking of a gun . That is one beautiful knife Jim, your a lucky man.

[@DjRjSolarStar]

This thing is fucking insane - possibly my favorite knife now, with the Yuna Hard 3 coming in second. Absolutely stunning.

[@SPCMRNLEON]

I have to get one of those! That is sooooo sooooooo nice! Really like the combo you went with. I would've done the same things. Although maybe I'd like a Starfire Damascus blade! :)

[@Ab82903]

Beautiful knife! Congrats

[@jps3b]

This may be my favorite knife of all time. If I could only have one, this would be it

[@erikxroads]

"Don't be mean to blind people!" lol You crack me up Jim!

[@vermin33]

Well cops are, they tase, beat, shoot and kill deaf, dumb and blind people. must make it right

[@jameslester6785]

I really love this knife in all aspects. It is so perfect all others seem to pale. A true benchmark.

[@billomead]

Best knife you've ever reviewed, and that is saying something...

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Thank you, and I agree.

[@mikehughes4824]

Well hell, everything I was thinking positive has been said! Epic knife . You lucky #&*#!!, Enjoy!

[@andyjohnson9402]

Coolest flipper ive seen ever. just started carrying a Katana.( love it ) but .....dang. tanto harpoon Awesome.

[@ciroxmen]

Where can I buy your knives because I really like the style of the blade I'm a huge collector and want to be able to find unique ones that I can collect

[@bloodngutts7298]

My eyes are bleeding from looking at is knife. I makes poor Wills knife look even worse. I love Wills work and I know he will make your new knife absolutely killer.

[@James-lo5ne]

Jim, did you every think about putting the mother of pearl into the pocket click on your archangel?

[@joeygonzo]

Incredible work. The Balabushka of knife makers now is FF.

[@lanehoward8612]

the 4.25 blade length would be the one I woukd want :))

[@shadymattuk]

Speechless! I got nothing to add that you haven't said already!

[@shogekimura]

oh also its pretty bold of you to say this is the best flipper you've ever handled, EVER!! i mean with the caliber of knives you come across, thats a pretty damn ballsy comment to make, but ill take your word for it ;)

[@Eyeball1975]

That seems a bargain for $2000. That is a stunning bit of work.

[@rbrittne]

Eyeball1975 quite a bargain...ill take a dozen....There are some people that if you tell them this plate of shit tastes so awesome for $500 ...they will buy and eat it..... sound familiar dude?

[@enriquesmith3249]

One of the best I seen

[@c1829]

Incredible Jim! Congrats. On a completely unrelated note, what do you think of Les Voorhies knives?

[@lanehoward8612]

the fit the finish is wonderful

[@vdub5818]

Everything is done so well on this knife, but damn did he do a great job void filling that marble carbon. I absolutely LOVE marble carbon, but finishing it is a PITA. I need to shoot Frank an email asking for some tips with it. I void fill then finish sand and I always seem to find more voids afterwards. Wears on you after the 3rd or 4th go.

[@bryangarcia3941]

i just bought my first knife off of amazon and its nothing great but its something, and im already really into knives. this 1-off here is beautiful and i get why its so beautiful to you as well but i cant see myself dropping thousands on a knife. do you really use these knives or just for show ? either way, great collection

[@veristoic1993]

DAMN, did he hide the lockbar cutout behind the cf?!!?!??? What kind of sorcery...

[@CNBaker94]

Putting an order in with Frank is the best email I ever wrote. Now I just have to wait.....

[@moviking]

That would be XXX Knife Porn, congrats on owning that fine piece of artistry. And thx for the new wallpaper :)

[@SweetSpotSC]

Sweet! Great video.

[@trancization]

Would love to learn knife making from Frank. Do you think he would accept an apprentice

[@taazen74]

Oh.........fantastic.......

[@captainganja0]

Frank Fischer is the man. Great knife Jim .I would do anything for a knife like that even butt 2 butt lol. Peace & Love 2 All.

[@brandonfeole6336]

I kinda wish that the lock up was slightly later. I realize it's probably strong enough, but I like having the lock a little bit later. Beautiful knife, I would like that with mammoth tooth (or whatever it's called xD) scale.

[@sharpshizz]

Speechless...

[@Tbone42tx]

THAT'S ONE NICE BLADE!!!

[@shogekimura]

ok last comment… I WANT THAT SOUTHARD TARSUS! so absolutely beautiful. ever since i picked up the spydie southard, all i want is a custom…someday she will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine...

[@zachridgway7416]

Beautiful, though the pocket-clip sticks out like a sore thumb - it's probably the only thing I'd have different. Your collection and uber-high quality videos are always my first choice when I need some exquisite blade-porn. Thumbs up, Jim!

[@drumnbass8]

One word for this knife... wow

[@8bitflea]

Now I really can't wait for mine

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

THE ROLEX of Knives!

[@3signets]

Mr. Jack A$$ You know your watches !

[@matsonruddellcertifiedarbo8815]

So cool, nice grind

[@harleymgalleryknives6081]

How much do you miss this piece? Your soul must be broken!

[@harleymgalleryknives6081]

SiNcereX Yes he did.

[@everydaybladesinc]

Why do so many of the Custom builders do recurve Blades? I’ve never been a fan of recurves.

[@3vil3lvis]

This is a work of art. In your will you should donate it to the Smithsonian.

[@NeptuneKnives]

you really love knives. hey look oromoto is here!

[@Kowan57]

Gorgeous knife. No way I'd pay that much for a knife and use it though.

[@NaihanchinKempo]

JIM how do you store the knives you have? jewel box? tool Box dresser drawer?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

One of two ways (depending on different reasons) I have a Pelican 1500 and also a large display cabinet on my dresser

[@NaihanchinKempo]

cool. im big into airguns and store alot of the odds and end pellet, oil etcin a woodtool box and i want to store my knives in a Nicer setup then i have for them( plastic box) ..re looked over your old Rockstead video and just ordered a Rock stead KOU-DLC ..its like crack lol You keep coming back

[@MattDaBoneless]

Send me a link, I need to buy one of these

[@slayinputangg]

All class...

[@vladtepez873]

Masterpiece

[@tcharlesmiranda2637]

You can see the influence of his father Todd Fisher and Stan Wilson 2 Master knife makers'

[@shogekimura]

these kinds of blades (and most of your current pieces) are no my style at all, but i absolutely love the craftsmanship. i can appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into each and every one…something that cannot be said about many, many other knives on the market and even the ones that are my favorite. MY dislike is only skin deep my friend. bravo on being able to get one happy for you

[@xXMasterChief06Xx]

Jim, am I noticing the marbled carbon fiber standing up off of the lock bar? It looked like there was a gap in there.

[@toast77]

That would be due to the bolster lock.

[@xXMasterChief06Xx]

MoreToasties Ah, I see that now.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

xXMasterChief06Xx Yep, that's how you make a bolster lock :-)

[@dddeeeaaabbbsss]

you should do a full collection video i think people would like to see that

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I have been asked many times. I won't be doing one. My entire collection is here, just in individual videos.

[@jamesp4896]

I love this knife

[@trancization]

Would love to get a knife like that. Time to save up $2000 and see if I can get into the books

[@davidbodnar18]

It was a $2K knife when you got yours, Today it’s $7,800, I just got a quote yesterday 4/9/2021 from Frank for this same variation, why do you think he is charging so much more now??

[@willmoore5550]

Demand... 8K is ridiculous.

[@brd2deth939]

Perfection

[@Smegger]

Epic knife Jim

[@robertvisina7692]

…for followers of the religion of fit and finish, the video elicits a near Pavlovian response. Makers and collectors alike take note: Created by Ron Lake and taken to amazing levels by Stan Wilson, Frank Fischer practices the new standard daily…he is destined to be one of the greatest…

[@rontz]

Hey Jim, love your videos except one point that I'd love to "see" improved: The sound when you're showing off the action. It's not as close to the microphone as you are, resulting in a "flat" echoing sound which I bet isn't nearly as good as the real thing. You've built a lighting setup and chosen your surface carefully to show the knives in the best possibly way, now I'd be amazed if you'd build a sound-setup for showing that awesome sound! :-) Just a friendly suggestion :-)

[@livefree306]

Awesome jim

[@rflopes3]

Jim, all the bevels are hollow grind or Flat ?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Everything is freehand hollow ground.

[@xlasvegan7x]

Would be cool to have you as a gun reviewer.

[@asleepyinsomnia]

it could be held by glue. which arguable may be crazier, but in the other direction