The Magnificent Seven! My current top favorite seven knives

[@mikef5694]

"I'm sure most of you will have trouble narrowing it down to just 7 knives"... As I look over my collection of three knives. Oh yes, so hard to narrow down to seven.

[@Dontslaythybroski]

hahaha I feel you

[@Dontslaythybroski]

Va So ooof real nice

[@Tigerbricks11]

Michael Frazier I stare at my 7, thinking who needs this many knives.

[@lucaangio9390]

lol, i just bought my first knife... but i really wanted so i buy it. Ramon Chaves Redencion. its hard to get when u are from Argentina.... so finally got it!

[@lucaangio9390]

sorry my english :P

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

Jims voice just makes wanting the knives! more hypnotic!!!

[@livelife5763]

dude, its been 2 years. Im sure, without a doubt, every single one of your subscribes would love to see an updated top (however many spaces you need) video since your collection and taste has evolved so much

[@napl54]

DowhopZigZagJelloPopRudyZiggetyZaggity Puddin why the fuck is bill cosby your profile pic?

[@livelife5763]

Luckx the name just didnt feel right with a pic of oprah winfrey

[@napl54]

hahaha

[@literallyapineapple1702]

4 years now

[@kaptainkhaos8677]

The reason why I like your channel is because you actually explain stuff about the knives

[@seadmuratovic4467]

Mr.Skelton, Wow...this is the most beautiful collection I have ever seen. Honestly...I mean...I did not know that knives like these exist.

[@anthonyp7051]

Jim I know this vid was posted some yrs bk but it’s also the reason that when I joined your ch 4-5yrs bk I still share your dark and exotic functional works of art. Love what your doing these days in your line of fixed blades

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

this is the only way I can enjoy knives like this because I cant afford any of these

[@ijustlikemetalsoya5397]

Same XD

[@Neolithicblade]

Don't worry i feel you. I watch these videos and see these amazing knives and then look at my knife collection like its a pile of dog shit haha

[@machonacho5950]

Man..these knives are better looking than most people in the world..

[@mohit-gs3ql]

Macho Nacho

[@FobbDeep]

i sure do miss the old videos. I love the new videos, but the old reviews were the best!!!

[@dfcvda]

I carry my Medford every day...and I live in England.

[@wcreview8227]

Its a GREAT Idea and a Fun Task... As you say it changes which is what makes the world go round! What a Collection.. That Direware is SICK!!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Nothing wrong with that. One of my absolute favorite knives is my CPM-154 Hollow Grind Spyderco Manix 2. Still badass.

[@prometheus5311]

I'm new to the hobby and your video's are perfect to see what's around and compare things. Keep up the work.

[@johndoegeheimfuhrer91]

i remember watching this video back in the day wene it first came out i half about half these knifes but i remember this video being the thing that sent me off into my collecting thank you for this video

[@janstasek]

Another great vid ! You have got beautiful knives and I like Your thoughts and comments upon each one of them. Yours and Oromoto's reviews are definitely my favourite ones !

[@aitorizal7266]

These are all so gorgeous man, I love the direware. What watch were you rocking in the vid?

[@benjaminchoo3220]

Hey Jim, so i recently managed to score a Mark 6 from Will and I wanted to re-watch your video on your Mark 6 but I can't seem to find it on your channel anymore. Has it been removed or deleted?

[@michaeljames1334]

jim, do an updated version of this video. id love to see what your favorites are now

[@TheWei95]

Still digging the Medford and Direware. Love me some overbuilt knives

[@xKaidoh]

Hey Jim, I've been rewatching all of you videos. I was wondering if you still have your Yuna, and are you still on his books for another Yuna?

[@moonman2875]

thanks for your experience and wisdom. love your collection. can you remember to give price approximations and where you can purchase these as well as the maker and possible options the knives come with? if the knife is not in production anymore, thus the price tag etc… thanks.

[@flytheskymyway]

That one w the moon glow inserts was very nice. The others look like caricatures from an fight fantasy video game. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially when you have to combat goblins.

[@dexon555]

Have you ever made an individual video on that Moon Mk6, or any other Moon knives? I've searched your channel can't seem to find one.

[@86rican]

Man I love your choices! One day I will be able to own one of those beautiful knives.

[@skycorrigan6511]

When you were talking about using the Praetorian T did you say "it" can't cut paper or you don't want to cut anything with it?

[@rvdKnives]

Very nice and awesome knife! Where did you get that carbon-look desk mat?

[@CalebMcFadden]

Oh hey nice to see you here. Not sure where he got it though

[@SuPpAvIlLiN]

Yea, I was going to do just a fantastic 4 but I through in 3 other that I like. Whats your favorite knife you have? Is it still the Yuna?

[@jasonc2634]

Great Video! Just wondering...What is the 1st knife that's shown? I can't find anything online about it. Maybe I'm just spelling it wrong?

[@stebolicious008]

Awesome vid Jim. The vid you did on the MK6 made me get on the list for one! Thats gunna be an amazing knife.

[@chokeonthis888]

It's your channel that made me go out and spend $100+ on a folder Spyderco Sage 1, now I know $100 is nothing, when i saw you paid over $1,000 on one of your custom knives, but watching your vids made me open my purse strings, so to speak. Great channel keep Rockin those great knives

[@45proteinconsumer]

my two favorite knives in my collection are my Microtech Socom Elite auto, and the Paragon Phoenix by Ashville Steel

[@nocturnal77]

some great choices there Skelton !! thanks for the vid.

[@LeTPFr]

Outstanding collection! Congrats. Btw the Mark 7 sounds tempting. I'll definitely check it out.

[@kevinJuly2024]

I like the watch you wear in this video, which watch is that? An AP watch?

[@astonng7067]

Hi Jim, what's the name of the second knife with the yin yang design?

[@rene3683]

WOW those are awesome knives great video man

[@GreatToastMigration]

You have a very diverse collection. I can't wait for a whole collection video.

[@camcroney]

every time you break out the next knife i'm more impressed. love them all for very different reasons. great 7

[@2piecechickenbox]

any chance of an update vid of your top 7 jim?

[@robiel317420]

would love to see a current magnificent seven, see how much tastes have changed in 7 years.

[@jeffreyadcock8920]

what was the last one?? i really like that one.

[@Blingem14]

Very nice collection. We have very different taste in knives but nice collection.

[@mr.sinfulsinister116]

Where did you get that yin yang knife? Soooooo jealous right now...

[@FPSChipmunk]

Can't believe it's been over 5 years since you posted this. Would love to see where your Magnificent Seven stands now!

[@TheMillieSmalls]

AND NOW!

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Yup, when I ordered he went from 15 months to 17 months overnight as I was deciding on my materials choice, and now apparently he has shot up to 19 months. Worth the wait. Totally.

[@dman3526]

You got a new fan brother. These are great videos.

[@joeymahon4524]

love your brand new knife!!!

[@CharmCityMagic]

Where can I find info on the watches that you have shown here and do you review watches offen on the same channel or different one plz?

[@SuPpAvIlLiN]

Nice 7 J. Im gonna get mine together. That praetorian is awesome man. Beautiful knives.

[@david22202]

A list of the knives shown here would be very very very helpful. I tried searching for a couple of them but didn't recognize the names of a lot of the designers and couldn't find them. Thank you very much!

[@mrabelone31]

I love your Todd Begg Bodega. I just went to Todd Begg site to see how much they were... Too much for my poor self. I can barely afford a crkt nirk tighe 2. Love your videos, btw. Thank you for making them.

[@brian11344]

Incredible I wish I had a collection like that but love the vids hope u make more

[@johngregg3086]

My parents don't let me have any knives but i feel like I'm getting to the age where I would be responsible enough to own. What kind of knife should I start with?

[@florissiekerman9464]

How old are you?If you're starting out something like an Opinel or a Victorinox. If that's too mehh for you, look at something like a Kershaw knife (they have a lot of cheap models) or a cheap spyderco knife. Most of those knives are good bangs for your buck, and don't look too aggressive/scary. Good luck!

[@Tigerbricks11]

John Gregg get a rat 2

[@twentyneflightlessbirds1744]

John Gregg I found that Kershaw Shuffle knives were a great starter knife for my family.

[@nickb1480]

John Gregg I'd get a kershaw leek with a ken union blade design

[@skefti926]

John Gregg my first knife was a lockback Remington, I highly recommend it for a new knife owner

[@Vermonter8812]

Is it possible to see an updated one? or more of your wine and knifes videos. those are one of my favorite out of your collection of videos

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

+Steve Goodwin I did a Top Ten several months ago

[@Vermonter8812]

+Jim Skelton ahh. i see now. sorry about that.

[@your_boy_vibe]

cool knives

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

Gotta love that Jim actually uses some of these knives.

[@TheBrowndog1969]

To open his mail, I mean do you really think this is the type of bloke that does manly stuff. Check out his beautiful hands, so soft and his nice manicured nails. C'mon people call it how you see it and stop the bullshit. He's a TV presenter, a salesman. I'm not saying that he's no good at his job nor am I having a go at him about who he is. I'm just saying stop trying to pretend to be something your obviously not.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

Didn't know you walked a mile in his shoes. Did you not watch his video? These aren't safe queens. If they were there wouldn't be wear on the handles & scratches on his knives. Especially, his 7 favorite high-end knives. I'm sure he isn't using his knives to chop up wood, or using them as a pry bar. That's what a heavy duty fixed blade is for. Folding knives are made for light to medium duty task. Just to be clear. I said, "USE". I didn't say being a badass knife fighter. Who kills gators and bears, with his knives for shits and giggles.

[@TheBrowndog1969]

Hahaha yes I get your point Matt and I appreciate your response. I too like the type of reviews he does, however there is no need for him to come across as pretentious. He is obviously a very good presenter and salesman and should stick to telling people about his knives and leave the bullshit out. I realize for a high end knife you would be crazy to use it for bolstering bricks but it's also as discerning to hear about the "latte knife club" that get around asking one another what is your edc today like they are some falic symbol that represents your manliness. It's a knife, it's craftsmanship should be enjoyed. That's all.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

TheBrowndog1969 No idea where you're getting your impressions. I have FULLY detailed how I use my knives in my "Frequently Asked Questions 1 & 2" videos. I've never made up anything. As I keep stating and restating ad nauseum... I am a suburban person, don;t hunt or fish, and don't chop up cattle or anything. I am allowed to buy a knife to use my way just as someone else is allowed to buy one and chop down a small tree if they wish. I'm not changing my lifestyle or who I am just because I love collecting knives.

[@TheBrowndog1969]

Well said Jim and I fully concur.

[@nathanlacy6854]

Hi I'm new to knife buying, do you think that you can do a video on a cheaper knife?

[@mactheknife801]

very nice Jim, I am going to have to make a follow up vid to this in soon

[@twicetwisted39]

Can you list the names of the seven? I've tried searching for some of them with no luck. I'm probably getting the spelling wrong I guess.

[@davidbodnar18]

Hey Jim, this video is made over seven years ago and you have acquired so many more new knives since making this video I think you should make an updated video of those magnificent seven of your top seven knives to date

[@Mikelectric]

do you have any one of a kind masterpieces? I mean they are all outstanding but do you know of any just really incredible

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

+Michael Cousins This video is 3 years old, check my newer videos. Most of what I own are one-off pieces.

[@istrikeglobal]

hello is there a shop i can buy the first knife you show. i dont find enything when i google the name?! thanks

[@alfandmarcy]

Hi Jim....I've just subscribed cause I really enjoyed your "magnificent seven" video although probably as this is a 2013 video you might have changed your list. Now, I really loved these knives so can you just post the the names of these seven knives as I had a hard time catching the names (I'm not a native english speaker...haha) Thanks a lot man.

[@WillMoon]

You can buy a lot of really great knives for under 100$. My favorite knife is the Benchmade 14460 Nitrous Blitz, I bought one for the 17th birthday for 92$ and I've carried it nearly every day for five years now.

[@troywheatley744]

Will Moon ...and now making AMAZING knives yourself!

[@sekayegaudet131]

Kind of a dumb question, but why do all custom knives seem to have frame locks?

[@killasenpai1335]

More reliable

[@sekayegaudet131]

Than what? I know that is the case for a frame vs liner lock, but for instant why don't they use their own version of a axis lock i.e. some sort of piston lock.

[@terafanatic]

Great collection, brother!

[@stevenstein6233]

You sometimes mention that custom knife makers "give away" knives in contests. When you say that do you mean you had the opportunity to buy the knife or you actually won a free knife? Just curious, as I am not particularly familiar with the custom knife world.

[@evanf3946]

The fist knife is amazing! It looks like a grenade lol

[@blazegorev7605]

what are the prices of these awesome knifes?

[@rukux578]

So is it legal to carry switchblades in America?

[@banksgavin6272]

WHERE DID U GET YOUR PF1 FLIPPER

[@haydengawler8522]

what knife do you like best? huntsman, gut, karambit or bayonet

[@TheTinhMan]

What kind of watch is that Jim?

[@GainghisKhan]

Could you do another update video of your top 7 or 10?

[@josuadavidsson9903]

OriginalName I like our name

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Losta places and a friend who now makes them for fun. But many of the ones you see in my vids came from The Lanyard Zone website

[@uniformedmonkeygaming3613]

what desk cover is that

[@Digiphex]

My two favorite things are carbon fiber and bronze titanium too. Small world.

[@josuadavidsson9903]

Digiphex Electronics I really like Carbon fiber

[@captkkk]

Jim dude, are these all 1000+ pieces?

[@MajesticUnicornAF]

Can you link a website to all of them if there is any?

[@sharpdad33]

Nice! Two customs being made this week. Can't hang with you guys in that regard.

[@Demeetrius]

Is that an AP on your wrist?

[@galacticgaming5058]

I'm a a knife newbie, but man they are sooo beautiful!

[@killerelite71]

I agree, worth the wait for sure.

[@Knifeguyyy]

Very cool Jim! Love your taste!

[@slainbyblind]

great 7's!!!! I would luv to see a Medford/Chris Martin collab on a Praetorian. Would no doubt be the most wicked blade.

[@lilscrtt]

What was the third knife in this video?

[@Nulgathus]

What is this fatter folding knife called!? I want one so bad!

[@WillRobinson012]

Jim I Knew you voice was familiar haha. Im not gonna say why but im sure you can figure it out. Doesn't change anything you have a great taste in knives and have a beautiful collection

[@asherstapleton7147]

That bronze titanium looks dope👌

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

It almost did. Were it not for the F3 and Will Moon, it would have

[@DethKount]

I loved All of these knives

[@jordancarlson6556]

I only have five ;-; Plus, if you like the thin profile, check out the kershaw fatback.

[@Dontslaythybroski]

You should do a knife review video on knives that were released before youtube came out.

[@rickyhogan2749]

nice collection, thank you for the upload

[@jsustaita01]

how do they get the blue, gold, and purple look on the titanium??

[@wcelite1988]

They burn it

[@DJogdog]

Heat treating.

[@VinEllis]

Jose Sustaita It's a process called "anodizing".

[@joecoolmccall]

You consider these daily carry knives? These all seem far too big for anything like that. The only one I could perhaps see being viable was the last one- and it was still on the bigger side for what I could see as a daily carry.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Awesome!! I think you'll totally love it

[@26point2madness]

I'm not a big fan of that Yuna handle shape, but that blade is amazing. Only a 17 month waiting list for a Yuna. That's nothing. I have been on a different custom knifemaker's waiting list for about 29 months.

[@zurabashviligio2055]

what is second knife called?

[@tovsteh]

Do a 'the Crazy 88" next time.

[@boneslice]

wow man thats an insane bunch of knives!! i just put a order in for a yuna!! the waiting begins lol