Stan Wilson Non Flipper Flipper #5

[@matthewhodge3405]

This makes me regret saying "WOW" to most other things I've said it about. This is a new level of "WOW"

[@wdurst75]

Thx for the video Jim. I kept seeing videos over the weekend and I couldn't for the life of me figure out how the blade was being deployed!! This is outstanding!

[@shadymattuk]

I cant tell which I like the most; the looks, or the ingenuity behind it. So much going on, yet an ability to convey simplicity through the aesthetics. Beautiful.

[@dannybruce2027]

Wow. Just heard of Stan Wilson for the first time today from your videos and I now must have one. What an artist!! Thanks for the video Jim.

[@solesearched]

I absolutely love the "hidden flipper" of sorts and using a pivoting bolster to deploy the blade. Its genius! That action is incredible.

[@luigib2307]

Fascinating. I remember your video at Mr Wilson's shop. That was so enlightening as well, especially his concealed fasteners. That man is an artist, a jeweler, and a genius. Thanks for posting this.

[@maxfazz]

What a master piece! Mr Stan Wilson is not only a great artist, he is a genius! Thanks for the video

[@felipepellegrinisuperti786]

I've seen the video of your visit to Stan Wilson's shop over and over again. I've visited his website, over and over again. I found out that Stan's knifes are more a work of art for me than any painting, or vehicle engineering. It's simply flawless.

[@unionhobbyist979]

That really is something else! Absolutely amazing design and execution.

[@seume]

Love watching your videos, I get to enjoy some knives that I wouldn't buy myself, but this knife is simply genius.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

That is the most impressive knife I’ve ever seen!!! Seriously

[@billgallagher3426]

Great video! The day it was originally posted on the USN I had a conversation w Stan, to order this knife, about the design and how he should have this patented. Stan wasn't too concerned at the time…Im VERY glad Jim that you''ve been able to nudge Stan to patent his brilliant engineering marvel of modern cutlery! As you mentioned in your review things like this aren't designed often so when they come along its only right for the inventor td get full recognition by having his design protected via patent.

[@mikehughes4824]

Great vid Jim,Loved the non-flipper flipper the first time I saw it. Looks great in the carbon fiber too. Stan Wilson is an artist of the highest degree. You are lucky to own one of his works. Enjoy it. Thanks once again for the look.

[@PedroMagrico]

This is on a whole new level that most of us will never get too, so thank you so the inside view. :)

[@timcourage]

You made me sign in to KZbin that is how exciting this knife is!!!! LOVE!! I had to send stan a thank you e-mail for just being him.

[@OGMASSA]

I never understood expensive Knives till this video, you made me a believer now I just need to win the lottery.

[@BD14Cameron]

My favorite aspect of that design (besides the method of deployment obviously) is the fact that the only time the detent ball is in contact with anything is when it is engaged and securing the blade in the handle. That means that the free and silky smooth action of the knife is NEVER encumbered by the detent ball! Genius!!! One of my pet peeves is when a knife that is capable of swinging freely has its action dicked up by pressure that is being exerted by the lock through the detent ball. Stan Wilson = problem solved.

[@1allspub]

That is a seriously wicked cool design. Wow, talk about thinking out of the box.

[@Dingle1911]

J S thank you for sharing Stan Wilson work. It is amazing.

[@xj53pq7]

this is the first knife that has really had me excited in a while.

[@nydabeats]

Thats genius... Dude should get an award for that...

[@future_phonk]

I was pretty close on guessing on how that knife works. Simple yet ingenious.

[@sharpshizz]

She's stunning! Collection mainstay for sure.

[@armageddonknives]

amazing, brilliant piece of engineering. Stan's a made scientist for sure

[@OzMee]

Beyond awesome. Always nice to see true innovation.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

It's one of those knives that is so amazing that renders you speechless.

[@locka2k]

The engineering is remarkable. Thanks.

[@ronaldcox2741]

Awesome knife!! Wish I could afford one..il never be able to though..maybe some day I can see one in person that someone else owns..the guys that can afford these knives are very fortunate people.

[@Lack_of_response]

that is just a delight. I feel like a kid being amazed by a magic trick.

[@TheGreatKane]

Wow these are some of if not THE sexiest and classiest knives i have ever seen .

[@darcuss82]

Thank you for the great vid Jim. My Stealth NFF should be here tomorrow, your vid helped stave off the shakes of anticipation. :)

[@Alex1130]

This knife amazes me, I love the pivoting bolster on my sog pendulum but this thing, wow!

[@lanehoward8612]

omg! this rocks my mind the fit the finish the action out of this world love it!

[@bazyrkyrsbunker5842]

While I love this knife, along with all of Stan's knives (and wish I could afford one), and must give him credit for being one of the best knife makers to ever walk this planet I gotta say a lot of his techniques come from the high end luxury timepiece world and even the high end luxury firearms world. It's more paying attention to every detail and using the highest quality material than something super innovative.

[@LMarshall32]

Pure excellence and mastery of the knife art! 👍😎🍵

[@dantoddp1]

In my humble opinion the finest knife you own, a true grail knife of, at any price...

[@NickMC512]

Jim Skelton is like the cool older brother of KZbin with that sick collection of stuff you were always forbidden to touch.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Stan the Man has done it again. That's nothing short of incredible. I also like the fact it has an edge like a knife should, as well as the fact that the blade is not as wide as a freakin' hatchet like so many others. ( BTW, I don't think his double action Advisor is any wider, if it is, not by very much. But certainly not as wide as that other knife you held up there for a width comparison. I could be wrong though.) Great video, AWESOME knife, and thanks for sharing it.

[@renaudhacquin5416]

That's a dream knife for sure.

[@tonybutcher4762]

If you commit a murder with this knife you're going to get caught , that knife is way to good to throw away .

[@SgtKong]

Oh great. Now I've got another custom makers on my shortllist. That pivot complication milling must be some cool stuff. I'll be waiting for the follow-up

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Sgt. Kong there won’t be a follow up. I had planned on getting more in depth into the mechanism, but decided against putting it out there for the Chinese to more easily copy and steal from Stan.

[@SgtKong]

Well, thanks none the less for sharing bro🤙

[@kingstaff4]

Those without deep pockets need not apply. I love the design of this knife. Very creative.

[@Kekeripo]

Sigh... i wish i had that knife. Allways coming back to see that decent design and that awesome release.

[@fleetwoodray]

The one bolster action reminds me of the Italian switchblade bolster release where by turning the bolster, it raises up the back spring to release the blade. Its a very very old design but both have the same concept. But, the bolster flipper action is really nice. It eliminates the protrusion of currently made flippers. I would buy one of these whereas I would not buy a current flipper with that protrusion from the tang that looks like a hand guard when the blade is open. Nice combo design. What would be nice would be if replacing the springs could be done by the owner, without having to send it in. Springs do break over time. Thanks for this vid, Jim. Beautiful piece. Semper Fi

[@erikxroads]

beautiful knife! I am suprised you didn't go for something more mother of pearl style! but I suppose that would have been through the roof on money!

[@Oneness100]

This is such a great design.

[@RunGun]

The sound of this thing is amazing in itself

[@Hitori06]

Stan Wilson is a real genius man

[@esoteric5277]

Awww.... now I'm gonna have to sell all of my knives and hope that I could still get my hands on one of these🤤

[@andreasgkizis2135]

can't wait for the second more mechanich detail part...thank you for this :)

[@williamscruggs7317]

Will somebody lift my jaw off the ground. Thanks Jim for reveling the true master STAN WILSON. I GOTTA GET ORGANIZED!

[@waukinstick]

Jim if you check the end of the pocket clip it matches the sweep in the bolster

[@AGC828]

Very handsome knife. Looks to have very nice workmanship. But like most knives I like I prefer handles with texture and jumping on the back of the blade.

[@randyf.9188]

Very innovative, that's really nice!

[@pyro4life64]

So looking forward to getting my name called for mine. I had to have one after I first saw one a few months back. Cant be to many more ahead of me by now.............

[@BlackStarMulti]

I would have wished to see some file work on the back of the knife, the stan wilson file work is one of the best i ever saw, but of course being part of the lock here, i do not know, if it would be even possible without a negative influence on the strength of the lock.

[@UpsideDownCake123]

Great knife. Great review!

[@MetalsForBrunch]

Yummy. That's what I call a real custom knife. Flawless

[@danielz2424]

Bolster Flipper = Blipper

[@conjandysecurity]

Did it really take 8 years for someone to reply ‘folster’?

[@justgonnastay]

These are like Ferraris - I appreciate them, but the craftsmanship and cost make them little more than a curiosity for the average Joe.

[@555Gear]

Innovative beauty. What a stunner

[@MrTIPPY30]

this is one cool knife and as you say this will find its way into production knives hope he get a us pat for it cant afford a knife like this now but would but it in a min if i could

[@Icemanactual]

This is just incredible.

[@CottonBoxer]

the strife's longer overall; but it's cutting edge looks almost identical to the Wilson. i paused the clip when you sat them down. :)

[@44magKnives]

Very nice knife just wondering why the edge doesn't go all the way back to the ricasso

[@DiamondhellboyMC]

Such an amazing knife :)

[@tabby151]

One of the advantages of a flipper if the finger guard when open. Also it's mechanically way to busy, there's a small coil spring and some other small parts, more to go wrong so to speak. Don't get me wrong, it's an innovative design and Stan Wilson uses the finest quality materials. But not a knife I would spend over $2000 for and feel comfortable getting dirty. I would rather a dressier bodega or something similar. But definitely a unique piece, you're lucky to own a Stan Wilson knife of any kind, they're hard to come by.

[@mattd603]

Hi Mr. Skelton I am a big fan of your videos. Could you possibly do a video on knife maintenance? That would be much appreciated. Thanks & God bless, Matt

[@ChrisGrosh]

Always thought bolster release autos were cool. But this is so much cooler!

[@woodyrascel]

This knife is AWESOME!!!!

[@pyaoliang]

ZOINKS?! Out of my mind. So very cool Jim.

[@720Joey]

@jim Skelton... So are we going to get a part two to the vid, or did you decide not to divulge any of The Great Stan Wilsons secrets. By the way. I love the knife and the video.

[@jkoeberlein1]

Wow, but will the blade close while using the blade? Another beautiful knife

[@gregorysgarrison]

Stan needs to hook up with a factory maker to produce some of these amazing designs for the masses.

[@Oneness100]

Yeah, maybe he can do what Todd Begg is doing with that knife company in China. THat's probably the only way to get this type of product at an affordable price for people that can't afford $500+ knives. Or maybe they can get ZT to do it.

[@gregorysgarrison]

oh i would pay more than $500 for anything close to this. But you can't find them. Most of the famous makers won't even take new orders because they are backed up for years.

[@Oneness100]

Greg Garrison It would be great if Stan and these other custom knife makers licensed their design to companies like ZT, Kershaw, and others that can make a decent quality knife that's under $500. Then one could always buy one of the cheaper models and maybe do a one-off modification later. This way the original knife maker can still benefit financially from the licensing while still being able to cater to their high end clientele with the one off full custom.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Many do it all the time. Half of the good Benchmades, Spydercos, ZTs and Kershaws are all licensed designs. But someone like Stan is sought after because of his technical innovations and degree of fit/finish... neither of which could be accomplished in a production setting. I don't think any company could offer a system like the NFF (one bolster activates flipper, other bolster to unlock, 3-bearing systems, return spring, etc) for a reasonable price, if at all. Stan himself continues to evolve this knife... after about a dozen of these were made he began making them in a way that he didn't need to use a detent ball anymore. He continues to evolve and refine.

[@Oneness100]

Yes, I understand, his design is very unique and requires a lot of handwork. Great knives. At least I can enjoy from afar. :-) I'm still in love with that Todd Begg custom that 13 year old loaned to you. What a knife? I'm surprised you didn't have a puddle of drool on the table. :-)

[@tiredrummertube]

Are there no design awards for this type of art?!!

[@livelife5763]

wow this is a mindblowing knife

[@TheSereneLights]

Another great video. Thanks!

[@Antimonyish]

This guy is a genius.

[@gastrackerrock2010]

I like the smooth, clean look, and the snag free part. I just hope he has at least a patent pending on this...

[@locksmithdb2075]

Amazing knife!

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Did Jim ever make a second part? I’ve looked but can’t find it.

[@johnyee1514]

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[@tazerboy1097]

Pretty cool idea. I wonder how much it costed...

[@SpaceFrawg]

Wow. Looks like you could inadvertently release the lock, could you address this in the next video ?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

No way possible. It takes a very strong twist (and with two fingers) to move that bolster. Watch again, you'll see the knife shaking a bit from the force I have to put into twisting that left bolster.

[@SpaceFrawg]

Jim Skelton Oh, OK. Man if I was Stan there would be a patent on that design, the Kershaw execs will be salivating the second they see that thing. I'll have to wait for the Stan Wilson/Kershaw collaboration before I can even think about holding one.

[@blacksmith1892]

Fantastic job!

[@alexandregraulle607]

Do you know wich one use the same system ? The automatic Scicilian one !! For desangaged the blade. ^^

[@PlhPatrick]

How does your thumb not accidentally hit the bolster and release the blade on you fingers? It’s so smooth that it looks like when you have your thumb on the back of the blade it would release?

[@davebrown21]

I wonder would this be legal in most states since it opens by mechanical means and not by touching the blade?

[@ClaytonwFirth]

Hey jim. Did you ever make part 2?

[@Mosseri]

WOW, what a phenomenal creation! thanks for sharing. :) So, is it for sale on the May 16th? ;)

[@villebjorn7468]

Hey Jim, do you have the part two up somewhere? I can't find it.

[@trajtemberg]

Truly a magician.

[@greenlanterndude]

STAN WILSON STYLE!

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

Does anybody have a direct link to the page where I could get this beautiful piece of art?

[@danielstoner7807]

10:49 The hardest knife to sharpen ever produced in the history of the world is the "one to rule them all". Uh-huh... seems legit. But this Wilson one is indeed the shiz nizzle.

[@Jbunag1]

How's the detent on yours Jim? Can you shake it out?

[@tacratt6091]

The man is a genius and artist,,

[@kyle875]

Not to take away from the beautiful knife. But what kind of ring are you wearing. ?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Kyle Valyou On my right hand? That's a one-off custom sterling silver ring made for me by Chris Black Designs. It's actually my skull logo that you always see on my YT vids (up in the corner) and as my avatar on YT.

[@alexandregraulle607]

Great design and great system. But it should be expensive ..! ^^

[@Cannonbo]

wow. way out of my paygrade but something to marvel at.

[@davidhenriksen5947]

that lock disengagement looks extremely dangerous? if you do a push cut with the thumb on the spine of the knife (and on the bolster), wont the knife close with very little pressure?