Tuffknives Switch: Platform for perfection & possibly a Midtech

[@randallastout]

Excellent video as always Jim. Before you even said anything about the powder coat coming through on video it was for sure. That is a work of art and engineering period. Big props to the owner for sending it back to him for the possible mid tech. Like he said in a previous post we are a community that helps each other out. Keep the videos coming as they are not only superb but keep us in the community informed.

[@Trevlee74]

Phew, that is one slick looking folder. As far as cosmetics go, this it easily one of the best I have seen. It is very appealing to my eye.

[@jasonn2284]

I agree slick slim and appealing. keeping it simple stupid is best

[@mikehughes4824]

Love it ! Damn well want a mid-tech of that one. Oh yeah, very nice. Thanks Jim for setting up that video. Great knife. Great video.

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video in the midst of your move to Texas. Really hope to see this midtech come to fruition, the design deserves it.

[@mytube1320]

What an AWESOME knife! The blade shape is 👍👍👍

[@Nordlez]

Always nice reviews and interesting topics in your videos. Thanks!

[@TheSkyballs]

awesome quality, nice review i hope to get one that looks similar. ive been searching for about 2 months and have only found this magnificent blade and the reate fallout 2 to be beauts i need

[@MrShadowthrone]

A piece of art. Of all the ones I have seen on your channel, I think this is in the top three now. The Warpig(#3) and your Bodega(#1) are the other ones I just really fancy.

[@ILLUDIUM_Q_36]

Its funny people would rather be judgmental and jealous then to enjoy a nice decent video of a nice knife whether you can afford it or not. Respect

[@spengbab4994]

I love the anodizing of the handle

[@joshuajacob6402]

Love everything about this knife.

[@Baasicstuff]

Great looking knife Jim, we need another video challenge!!

[@BarryHull]

I'm surprised Jim. The knife is beautiful, but I would have guessed it was a bit "simple" for your tastes. Thanks for the great videos, professional, genuine entertainment.

[@Hitori06]

This knife is just plain gorgeous

[@feketetv]

I would not even have the courage to open it, its that beautiful.

[@shiestycolman732]

It sure must be cool being the dan bilzerian of the knife collector world, your videos never cease to amaze.

[@Lowlevelmob]

Every knife he puts out gets better and better! I hope he goes through with the midtech!

[@troman5000]

Killer knife...good video and info as usual!!!

[@AMDERS17]

Absolutely gorgeous. Much more attractive than over-stated knives like the preatorian.

[@VCBird6]

What a sick knife, man! >D Geoff has really out done himself.

[@evvignes]

That knife is stunning, and looks great on camera. Nice "show".

[@Sk8conscarey]

Good God this knife is beautiful

[@keylitho]

Love this knife.. I hope he makes some Mid-Tech's soon..

[@johnsmilitantbelch]

Keylitho me too, I love tuffknives

[@victorinoxfan]

Damn...he's come a really long way

[@555Gear]

Great lines in this model

[@E1337N3SS]

If we get the same geometry with either a stonewash or cheaper coating, depending on the blade/handle materials I'd say a 325-400 price point would be absolutely excellent for a midtech

[@Grunge_Cycling]

The artistic value is insane

[@rantsanchez]

Love at first site with this knife! I wonder the price tag and availability I would really like one. Amazing design and seems to be very smooth. Another amazing thing is how tuffthumbs transitioned into knife making. That guy has talent. It's great to see that he has succeeded at something he has a lot of passion for.

[@LukeMorry]

I have fell in love with this knife, my only issue is that its not a hidden hardwear clip.....other than that, I'M IN LOVE and I really hope the possible Mid Tech is in a price range that I could work with :)

[@erikxroads]

Miss you on here bud, hoping all is well and can't wait to see what knives you have been up to!

[@buck9custom]

I love how the blade swage matches the the bottom handle bevel perfectly when closed. Great attention to detail.

[@KnivesMarketcom]

Great video and info as usual.

[@turbotimthree]

TK is killing it!

[@thoughtsandquotes1375]

Beautiful knife only need to say that Thankyou goodnight

[@mrnothingbettertodo]

That is a great looking knife.

[@drivn4895]

That is gorgeous....

[@graemegourley7616]

I've been watching Geoff since his semi early pimping days and its really great to see him grow so much. I have to admit that I was never a fan of the Tanic, a little too "over built" and large for me. The Switch on the other hand is a beautiful, well thought out design that appeals to me more than anything else that he has done....more than many knives that the vast majority of makers do! I would die to get a custom from him but I realize the likelihood of that happening is slim to none, so a midtech would be very welcome!

[@justwanacoment]

black and purple would look awesome.

[@Player_Review]

Even with a midtech, Jeff will always be fantastic with the quality control. We should continue to see amazing stuff coming from his direction. This is my ideal knife; It isn't compensating for a tiny penis, yet looks so good.

[@witkidone]

"Thats a really sucky ass feeling" Haha. Agreed!

[@jjirish81]

Hey Jim thank for all the reviews, I saw a vid of yours were you has two off the ZT 801CF's I was wondering if you collect all knives ? I have a German SA dagger that I was looking to trade to get my high end collecting started. If you have any interest at all let me know. Thanks

[@gritvonsharpenson5352]

Geoff is special boy and make nice product .

[@MetalKnifePunk]

Hey Jim are you going to blade this year if so I would enjoy meeting you and do you know if tuffthumbs will be there with some knives the switch or the tanic are a couple of the top knive on my list if I can afford one not sure what they go for

[@sharpshizz]

Nice work Geoff🔪👌

[@AGC828]

Never handled one of his knives. Looks like a well built knife. But for me there needs to be texture on the handle. Not crazy about handles with smooth surfaces. If that is what one wanted then so be it. I too wear a size L glove...and find ZT knives with I think 3.75" blades...and I think a 4" handle to fit best in my hand...like the 560 (forgot the model # for my knife HEH). And I would have liked to have seen some "jumping" on the back of the blade.

[@RobithicaThaGreat]

what do you drive??? with all these crazy knives you have to have some major cash flow going

[@ElFapinator]

Do you like William Henry knifes? or they just not your style? They are really beautiful decorated with diamonds and some with dinosaur bone.

[@RampantRedneck]

Hey Jim, what's your opinion on those cute little tac-force speedster knives you can get for like 10 bucks a piece on amazon? Do you have one? If so, how well did it hold up for you? I'm just curious, because I got the air force variant of it, and I used it a few times a week while working at my grocery store for light-duty tasks. [nothing serious at all. Just used it for cutting tape and cardboard.] After about 3 months, the lock doesn't seem to be working at all anymore. It still flips open just fine, but the in-line lock is practically non-functional. I'm not sure what the issue is, because it doesn't look like the lock is bent or broken, and it's not a screw issue, because I spent like half an hour last night messing with the screws, and that didn't do anything. Kind of pisses me off because I really liked that little guy. I'm a small person and it fit in my hand and pocket perfectly. The knife I got: www.amazon.com/Force-TF-716AF-S-Tactical-Assisted-Opening/dp/B0087DSV4Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

[@TheFiendRacer]

Throw that piece of crap away. Don't be cheap and buy. A spyderco endura 4 or something.

[@RampantRedneck]

+TheFiendRacer oh dude, I've broken like 3 tac-forces from light use, since then. I will NEVER buy anything else from tac-force as long as I live. that shit is pure garbage.

[@ryanmendels6548]

Shit that looks amazing👌

[@wandagner6089]

Nice lookin knife!

[@ketrel815]

Jesus god finally :D!!!

[@jhkleinberg2]

Jim I'm looking to get into collecting some knifes. I was wondering if you could give me some ides that match what I'm looking for. I'd like to find a nice flipper with a 4" blade deep pocket clip and super smooth action. I'm also looking to spend no more then $500. You have any advice what I should be researching?

[@donaldevans2846]

Joe Kleinberg Another option if you can grab one would be the Brous Division Flipper, the full size. Just over 4 inch blade, carbon fiber handles, titanium liners and a deep carry clip. www2.knifecenter.com/item/JBDFSW/brous-blades-division-flipper-folder-d2-stonewash-blade-carbon-fiber-handles

[@brocksdaddy081910]

Fucking gorgeous

[@johnrobinson2228]

Superconductor vault is my favorite tuff knife

[@brianmeister7733]

's a beautiful knife for sure, but i'm curious if they are ever used for their intended purpose....i understand the collect-ability of these sort of knives, but i am curious if anyone out there uses any of them.

[@brianmeister7733]

thanks

[@brianmeister7733]

I'm asking for more than curiosity. I'm sort of, i guess,utilitarian with my knife selection. Some of what i carry daily will tend to slightly alarm people who don't know me. (I'm in Jersey, and well...people tend to be afraid of their own shadow) I've notice a "nicer looking" Benchmade of the same dimensions as say an Emerson, tends to go over a little better than the milspec looking Emersons. . Just curious about the actual ruggedness of some of the higher priced and more elegant knives.*****

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Roughly a million times less ugly than anything else he's put out. Good job!

[@aHigherPower]

Lack luster for me personally for such a high priced knife, but I can see the blade is not centered all the way from my side of the screen which you purposely failed to show Jim. lol However I can appreciate many of the fine points of this knife. Take this input with a gain a salt, I really enjoy your channel Jim, but you have really got kinda kiss sassy to these designers. I want to know what you really think Jim, even if you point out your personally tastes and distastes.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Actually, it's dead centered. I'll try to remember to post a pic on my IG tomorrow.

[@Aa-ron22]

Jim what kind of lube to you use to clean your pivots and blades off. I'm thinking about buying tuf glide

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I use Aegis Solutions EDCi to clean and protect my blades. Tuf Glide to lube the pivots that need it.

[@xadam123]

Can the blade cut you when its closed? It looks really close to coming out the other side.

[@mikovknives]

Nice flipper!

[@Briank83]

Any news if this is gonna be a mid tech?

[@plostyle786]

I can't find this anywhere!!

[@nightwithnomoon3386]

Jim's Tanic has a "smudge" on it, finally, lol... Heads up to all the "your knives don't look like it has ever been used" haters hahahahahaha

[@jirehjirehjirehjireh]

This knife feels like a blacked out Alfa Romeo

[@alexpatton9205]

is there a seamless knife? like you cant see the blade when its closed?

[@gustavomelro3858]

fuck yea midtech! and you're right jim, the blue one is the most beatiful you said you clean them with eye solution?

[@Aa-ron22]

What pocket do you put your knife with your clip in the tip up position?

[@kaladabong]

Looks fantastic, but I'd still take a Tanic over it any day.

[@ThreeMuskeQueerz]

You should really plan ahead for next year's april fools and do a review on a butter knife, but make it as serious as you possibly can.

[@Starklar]

fuck man, i subscribed after the second fuck and the knife is nice too

[@alessiomeneghin5428]

best ever

[@bobjordan4868]

Is this the type of "true" DLC that Jim refers to for watches?

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

This isn't a DLC. It's powder coat.

[@jwalt833]

+Jim Skelton gorgeous blade do you have an email for Geoff if you're allowed to give that out that would be great looking to get me a blade made

[@deadbeatbillionaires]

jIMMY, you forgot to disclose the other details about how you acquired this knife or maybe you are in the dark about the owner's relationship to Geoff. The owner of this knife spends $500-$1000 on this knife, the most expensive in his collection and then he immediately ships it to a total stranger on KZbin or is he a member of your inner circle. This seems like 100% advertisement for Geoff, before you get the "hook-up" on your knife, if you are advertising for Geoff that's your business. I could be wrong, I'm just asking. Thanks for the video.

[@canadianknifeExpert]

I think Jim has enough of a reputation that someone would trust sending their knife to him.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

I did disclose how I got the knife, the owner's IG name is Bladesandbikes. And just like all of the Guest Blade videos I've done, the owner sent it to me to share with everyone because I don't own one of these myself yet. It's not my business or right to disclose what he paid or any other personal information about him.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Add to that, Geoff doesn't really need advertisement. Every knife he builds sells and his books are closed. He can't handle the business he already has.

[@deadbeatbillionaires]

***** Thanks, excellent reply.

[@deadbeatbillionaires]

Jim Skelton You know what, you're right, you told me that once before, I forgot you told me the War Toad sold out on Blade HQ in no time. Even though i don't like the War Toad, I can't argue with success. Cool, thanks

[@RayEccleston]

Is this knife still available?

[@plostyle786]

I want this knife but can't find it anywhere. :(

[@dennispeadero9513]

derp

[@plostyle786]

twerp

[@Elias-xu7uw]

Aamir Khan i want it so bad

[@ricklala3097]

People have been losing lots of money on their Tuffknives. I don't know why this is but I think you should let people know that they may get burned on one of his knives. Many people have been trying to sell them on forums, marked down heavily, with no luck.

[@HASHHASSIN]

One sexy knife

[@GuyIncogNito1337]

I respect Jim for his knife collection but he actuelly never seems to use them for anything. He's like a sheik from Abu Dhabi with 100 supercars but without a driver's license.

[@bobjordan4868]

How do you know that? I've seen scratches on his blades. I've seen handle finish rubbed away. Do you see scotch tape gunk on a blade? No - he cleans and takes care of his stuff. Do I think he EDCs his Tighe/Pirela Bengal? Of course not. Keep in mind, his video is probably of a brand new knife he just bought and as for what sort of use he has for them - he's a watch guy. I'm a college professor and my knives look mint too. Calling the dude a sheik with 100 cars and no DL is pretty insulting. I bet what he's playing with right now has a scratch or two.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

WHY do people constantly make this assumption? Nevermind the fact that I've answered this on at least a DOZEN videos and also made a video about this (Frequently Asked Questions Videos 1 & 2), but I'm not filming every moment of my life. You cannot possibly know what I do with my knives. I do a video when my knives are NEW as they arrive, and in this case it's not even my knife. But the other knife I showed IS my knife and shows actual wear on it. You cannot possibly miss it. I carry and use every knife I own, but I know how to take care of my stuff. Would I make a video with my cars or motorcycles in them without washing them first? No. Same here... I take good care of all the investments I have.

[@tuffthumbz]

***** powdercoat is very durable, wouldnt do it unless i tested it extensively. only time it scratched was when i unscrewed an optic from my AR with the spine of the blade...same thing happened when i did it with an uncoated blade, only thing is the powdercoat protected the blade. Also on this and any other coated knife i offer recoat or all around refinish free.

[@CATDABOSS]

Did you watch the video? There are actually a few marks on his tanic, in the very video you are commenting on. "Does Jim even use his knives?" If you weren't to busy sucking the shit off of y our thumb you would fucking see that he uses them. ONE OF THE BLADES IN THE DAMN VIDEO HAS USAGE MARKS ON THE BLADE, ARE YOU THAT STUPID?

[@VicariousReality7]

Nice blade, handle looks like it cost 4 dollars

[@dennispeadero9513]

handle looks like it costs 4 dollars on video*

[@VicariousReality7]

4:32 such grinds, much wow

[@Teachering]

I like the knife, but the language I can do without. You really need to use the "f" bombs?

[@donaldevans2846]

Teachering It is his channel, he can do as he wants. Just like TV, Im sure there are shows that you dont watch, or movies you wont go see, whether it is because of the story, language, etc. That is Jim. If you do not like it, do not watch. He should not have to change, because you do not like it.

[@Teachering]

Donald Evans At no point in my comment did I tell Jim that he had to change anything. I wasn't rude to him in what I said. I simply made mention of his use of the "f" bomb. All of us can and should be open to constructive criticism from time to time. I stand by my earlier statement.

[@nathanhelfer7907]

First comment and like yes

[@jackdarippa8119]

That tanic is butt ugly. Switch is def a step up.