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No one needs to try and say this looks like a gas station knife. This is to gas station knives as Cartier is to Spirit Halloween costume jewelry. What a magnificent piece of art.
I can appreciate the complexity and craftsmanship, but I don't think I could design a knife that appeals to me less if I tried. It's cool that people are making stuff like this for the people who do like them, though!
The knife world is a big one, all the way from gift shop knives to pieces of art like this. I'm content where I'm at, which is in neither of those spaces, but still glad that they exist. Good vid.
I was checking these out a while ago on PCK and just couldn't comprehend how this guy pulls all this astonishing machine work off. It's beyond incredible.
I always say I would use any knife I'm able to afford, but if I was actually able to acquire something like this, it would never get used for anything but a show piece. Hell, I'd be afraid to even pocket this knife. It would literally sit on my mantle inside of a glass/wooden case so that not even dust could get to it. This knife is absolutely gorgeous on so many levels. Makes me wonder how much of this knife is hand engraved and what's done by a C&C milling machine. Either way, this knife is genuinely a masterpiece to say the least.
I hope everyone appreciates what the craftsmen are trying to achieve here. This is a master piece in every sense of the word - a display piece that highlights the makers' skills & abilities. They are trying to apply as many techniques and use as many materials as possible to show what can be done. Every time you look at a knife like this you'll find something new. In many ways you need to stop critiquing this as a knife and instead drill down and critique the techniques, materials and finishes. Thanks for showing. Sharp blades all.
Yes, the knife shape alone without the dressing is perfect. Like it was profiled off of a Civivi Praxis. Beautiful. Perhaps the V2 will include a button lock
How is the lock dis-engaged? I presume the blade locks open for safety, but the way you showed closing it so easily I wondered if it actually was a slipjoint. It is indeed a spectacular knife, and you showed it off very well. Thanks.
Iv been trying to send you a lesbar to review for a while now but couldn’t get ahold of you but I’m happy you are finally reviewing one becuase their knives are incredible I have the gray lesbar slim
I would be curious to know how many man/machine hours it takes to create something of this magnitude? Regardless of how people feel about the looks of something like this it is hard to argue how truly impressive their work is. IT IS STUNNING!!!
Remember it's also not just about making the knife you see in front of you. You don't just pop some materials into a machine and it magically spits out perfection. The hours of design work & prototyping before you even try to make a saleable version would be insane. Take care.
The colours will keep that from ever gracing my collection but... wowie. Give me one of those in black/silver/blue and I won't even bother to ask how much it costs. The answer would just be yes.
Not usually a fan of gold ish colors on my knives, but for some reason each color accents the next magnificently here. Not something I think I'd ever purchase, but I also didn't think I'd buy a knife with "full dress" in the description. Which I've done now(Berg Blade Barber and it's glorious). ✌🏼🤘🏼
This knife is f-ing insane sick machine work this still came out of someone’s mind and took a long time to machine take from me I was machinists for 20 years beautiful
Machines make this kind of work obtainable to far more people, they are people that do work like that by hand with no more than a dremel but that takes months and the cost reflects that.
Saying modern machining isn't impressive because "a machine does all the work" is like saying programming isn't impressive because "a computer does all the work"
@@Sleepy_spartan717 the best experience is experience, and the majority of the population doesn’t understand the art or programming tool paths and working with 3-axis and 5-axis machines.
As a fitter and turner by trade and someone who’s had experience on both manual and CNC machines I’m less and less impressed by CNC produced things as time goes on. The novelty wore off on me and now I’m way more impressed by someone who can actually control the tool path as opposed to programming it.
Yes because a human still has to program the machine and execute multiple runs to make sure it’s what you want , and then you have to constantly check the tooling to make sure it’s cutting tight tolerances … 🤙🏼🤙🏼 I run CNC machines I know a bit …
I program NC mills, and just the toolpath creation would be insane let alone the setup then machining. Getting the feeds/speeds right with the small endmills you need to create those patterns is insane. Even then, you'll probably break quite a few.
WOW this is simply NOT even a knife at this point -- This is MORE of a piece of ART than it is knife . So for those who have a lot of $$$ & like knife Art this is a WINNER !😜
It's a little gaudy, somewhat ostentatious, and absolutely amazing! I'll take two. How much are they? :D I LOVE the mirror finish Damasteel ... Damasteel is on my up-and-coming list, for sure.
I love everything but the blue. If it were DLC where the blue is, and something like Mokume in place of the Timascus it would be perfect. It would give it more of an over the top art deco vibe. Like a knife Jay Gatsby would carry. That's just my taste though.
3 minuts into the rabbit hole and Holy Moly, that is Piece Of Art. Written from Poland :) . [EDIT] This on the level of GoS Watches and probably on the price level as well. [EDIT 2] Blade seems plain and boring in comparison to The Handle.
3-4k so not the most expensive, bearing in mind what you getting. I have seen some far plainer Rockstead etc. go for more. If it is in your budget, I think this is cool. Will have to drop in when back in Poland.
I'm gonna be honest with you MC. Even with your comprehensive design review style, I'm not sure you are going to be able to touch on every little detail on this knife. It's like out of this world.
Metal Complex effect. I was happy with my Ekko, then happy with my Attor as the most expensive knife I would buy, then happy with my F95 nl and never gonna buy another safe queen to now I need a Lesbar one day.
Whoever says that "You just push a button on a machine, it doesn't take skill" Is completely clueless. You sound like you work in the office up front because that's what they think to. Your the Dockers wearing guy. Granted a tool and die maker is probably at the top of the food chain but you cannot achieve the design of this knife manually. There was designing involved, tooling, order of operations, working holding and the MANY other problems have to be figured out to achieve a piece like the one in the video. If your not a machinist, you WON'T understand. So why act like you do?
@@metal_complex what!!?? So disappointed man….😎. Safe queen it is then. I probably wouldn’t carry it either tbh. I am just trying to live vicariously you know?
I hate gas station knives... That does not look like a gas station knife. If I saw that at a gas station , I would buy it on the spot.😆 I recently saw the Herman puzzle piece knife and 🤯. Wow.
When’s the hard use test to failure video? I wanna see some batoning through frying pans. Jokes… Not my style but I appreciate the workmanship, which is on an absurd level. It’s like a where’s Waldo book or something. The more you look the more details that keep appearing.
im trying to take my eyes off of the knife and i cant its literally hypnotizing, what is going on here/ doesnt get much better does it? that being said, just wait until the next knife your going to hold in your hands thats nicer than this one. you lucky bastard!!
Even with modern CNC software that would make this worlds easier to program than G code. That is still a heck of a lot of work, tooling, work holding, terrible shooting, and TIME. Would this be more amazing if have done, of course, and almost unbelievable. But that is a beautiful work of art, and objectively too, unlike people who think 100 layers of white paint or a literally bananas duct taped to a wall is art.
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No one needs to try and say this looks like a gas station knife. This is to gas station knives as Cartier is to Spirit Halloween costume jewelry. What a magnificent piece of art.
I can appreciate the complexity and craftsmanship, but I don't think I could design a knife that appeals to me less if I tried. It's cool that people are making stuff like this for the people who do like them, though!
You have pretty shit taste if this is the polar opposite of what appeals to you.
The knife world is a big one, all the way from gift shop knives to pieces of art like this. I'm content where I'm at, which is in neither of those spaces, but still glad that they exist. Good vid.
I was checking these out a while ago on PCK and just couldn't comprehend how this guy pulls all this astonishing machine work off. It's beyond incredible.
Very nice. I prefer minimalist designs, but this is truly a piece of art that can be appreciated in it's own right.
Pocket lint trap! 😂
I don't think you're meant to just carry this in a lint filled pocket lol
Anyone who can afford to carry this doesn't have pocket lint.
@@realbroggoor they’re rich enough to not care lmao
I always say I would use any knife I'm able to afford, but if I was actually able to acquire something like this, it would never get used for anything but a show piece. Hell, I'd be afraid to even pocket this knife. It would literally sit on my mantle inside of a glass/wooden case so that not even dust could get to it. This knife is absolutely gorgeous on so many levels. Makes me wonder how much of this knife is hand engraved and what's done by a C&C milling machine. Either way, this knife is genuinely a masterpiece to say the least.
I agree. For me this would be a display case knife, conversation piece, never carried, handled occasionally simply to admire.
And this is why I love this channel! MC, thank you so much for showing us beautiful knives like this.
The mother of pearl inlay leaves the impression of a comet and its tail- no words can do justice
Amazing how he has made the Timascus look like a silk pillow that the pivot sinks into.
Mother of pearl, zirca ti, and carbon fiber working together way better than I would have thought.
Should have a diamond glass breaker😅
I hope everyone appreciates what the craftsmen are trying to achieve here. This is a master piece in every sense of the word - a display piece that highlights the makers' skills & abilities. They are trying to apply as many techniques and use as many materials as possible to show what can be done. Every time you look at a knife like this you'll find something new. In many ways you need to stop critiquing this as a knife and instead drill down and critique the techniques, materials and finishes. Thanks for showing. Sharp blades all.
Yes, the knife shape alone without the dressing is perfect. Like it was profiled off of a Civivi Praxis. Beautiful. Perhaps the V2 will include a button lock
How is the lock dis-engaged? I presume the blade locks open for safety, but the way you showed closing it so easily I wondered if it actually was a slipjoint. It is indeed a spectacular knife, and you showed it off very well. Thanks.
It appears to be a frame lock.
STUNNING!
Iv been trying to send you a lesbar to review for a while now but couldn’t get ahold of you but I’m happy you are finally reviewing one becuase their knives are incredible I have the gray lesbar slim
I would be curious to know how many man/machine hours it takes to create something of this magnitude? Regardless of how people feel about the looks of something like this it is hard to argue how truly impressive their work is. IT IS STUNNING!!!
Remember it's also not just about making the knife you see in front of you. You don't just pop some materials into a machine and it magically spits out perfection. The hours of design work & prototyping before you even try to make a saleable version would be insane. Take care.
When I saw that BOTH gloves were on, I knew this was serious business
I love unique collector knives, but even this is beyond me. This belongs in an art gallery or museum. ❤
Reminds me of nice watch movement finishing. Really neat.
That's an excellent comparison to what's going on here. Craftsmen showing off their skills.
The colours will keep that from ever gracing my collection but... wowie. Give me one of those in black/silver/blue and I won't even bother to ask how much it costs. The answer would just be yes.
Not usually a fan of gold ish colors on my knives, but for some reason each color accents the next magnificently here.
Not something I think I'd ever purchase, but I also didn't think I'd buy a knife with "full dress" in the description. Which I've done now(Berg Blade Barber and it's glorious).
✌🏼🤘🏼
Gives me ornate Egyptian architecture vibes. Gorgeous knife.
Cleopatras knife!
Man! I just don't know if I can ever trust that blade-lock without seeing you bash the spine against a 2X4 ! 😮❤
This style might not be MY jam and “too over the top” FOR ME. But the artistry and utter craftsmanship is absolutely un-freaking-deniable!
This knife is f-ing insane sick machine work this still came out of someone’s mind and took a long time to machine take from me I was machinists for 20 years beautiful
Machines make this kind of work obtainable to far more people, they are people that do work like that by hand with no more than a dremel but that takes months and the cost reflects that.
I paused the screen so I could literally look at every detail work done That’s beautiful ❤
Holy doodle! Just incredible 🤯
I want to see TriState EDC review something like this. I'm sure he'd have some creative words to describe this. 😂
Saying modern machining isn't impressive because "a machine does all the work" is like saying programming isn't impressive because "a computer does all the work"
The people who say that have zero idea on what actually happens in a high end machine shop. Or what goes into cad/cam programming.
@@Sleepy_spartan717 the best experience is experience, and the majority of the population doesn’t understand the art or programming tool paths and working with 3-axis and 5-axis machines.
As a fitter and turner by trade and someone who’s had experience on both manual and CNC machines I’m less and less impressed by CNC produced things as time goes on. The novelty wore off on me and now I’m way more impressed by someone who can actually control the tool path as opposed to programming it.
Yes because a human still has to program the machine and execute multiple runs to make sure it’s what you want , and then you have to constantly check the tooling to make sure it’s cutting tight tolerances … 🤙🏼🤙🏼 I run CNC machines I know a bit …
@rickj2902 I agree love something handmade it means more.
I program NC mills, and just the toolpath creation would be insane let alone the setup then machining. Getting the feeds/speeds right with the small endmills you need to create those patterns is insane. Even then, you'll probably break quite a few.
Holy crap. What kind if crazy wizard level wizarding is this
😂😂😂
WOW this is simply NOT even a knife at this point -- This is MORE of a piece of ART than it is knife . So for those who have a lot of $$$ & like knife Art this is a WINNER !😜
This is the upper echelon in the Blade community. Beautiful knife.
The most expensive badass letter opener I have definitely ever seen.🙂🙃
Polish Custom Knives are DEFINITELY NOT Poopy Pablo
8.9 on the slap
These guys can make titanium look like a basket weaving.
Insane
Nice treat🙂
wow this is a piece of art
Never been into lesbars, but that's an intricate and pretty knife.
It's a little gaudy, somewhat ostentatious, and absolutely amazing! I'll take two. How much are they? :D I LOVE the mirror finish Damasteel ... Damasteel is on my up-and-coming list, for sure.
Work of art. Cheers!
I love everything but the blue. If it were DLC where the blue is, and something like Mokume in place of the Timascus it would be perfect. It would give it more of an over the top art deco vibe. Like a knife Jay Gatsby would carry. That's just my taste though.
Ok... I might be done. I'm trying to do a small UA-cam knife channel, but I can't compete with this. Perhaps Nothing can...🎉
Jesus those scales are pure genius. Stunig knife
Honestly, the price tag is impressive too!
Beautiful. You need to get a hold of a Rainy Valloton auto now.
Beautiful work there
3 minuts into the rabbit hole and Holy Moly, that is Piece Of Art. Written from Poland :) .
[EDIT] This on the level of GoS Watches and probably on the price level as well.
[EDIT 2] Blade seems plain and boring in comparison to The Handle.
Thanks
3-4k so not the most expensive, bearing in mind what you getting. I have seen some far plainer Rockstead etc. go for more. If it is in your budget, I think this is cool. Will have to drop in when back in Poland.
Love the blade the scales not so much
Staggeringly good looking piece.
Wow, the detail is INSANE! If I owed it, labeled safe queen!!!
Perfect!!! Enough said!
This is what gas station knives look like in heaven. 😅
Beautiful knife, ill take 2
I'm gonna be honest with you MC. Even with your comprehensive design review style, I'm not sure you are going to be able to touch on every little detail on this knife. It's like out of this world.
That looks like a knife from the movie John Carter! Pretty cool
Metal Complex effect. I was happy with my Ekko, then happy with my Attor as the most expensive knife I would buy, then happy with my F95 nl and never gonna buy another safe queen to now I need a Lesbar one day.
Sweet knife!
Very very beautiful but also expensive. But very cool knife
Looked like The lettering on the underside of the scales was gold colored inside the purple ano.
Ill take 2. One will be my user.
I like the back more than the front. Pretty knife very cool milling just aesthetically not a fan of the caged wire look
"Dear God... It's B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L"
Jacobim Mugatu.
Special stuff 👍🏻
I had to consciously close my mouth @6:00 . But I did not drool.
Whoever says that "You just push a button on a machine, it doesn't take skill" Is completely clueless. You sound like you work in the office up front because that's what they think to. Your the Dockers wearing guy.
Granted a tool and die maker is probably at the top of the food chain but you cannot achieve the design of this knife manually. There was designing involved, tooling, order of operations, working holding and the MANY other problems have to be figured out to achieve a piece like the one in the video.
If your not a machinist, you WON'T understand. So why act like you do?
Oh this? It’s just my Louis XIV summer in Versailles apple slicing knife.
Impressive name 😮 maybe too fancy - looks like it was discovered in an Egyptian tomb. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Beautiful 😍
Dammm!!!! Thats Impressive!!’ 😮
Can’t wait for the review after you EDC this one! 😅
Oh it won't get carried. The final video will be a simple overview. Same as most of the super custom stuff I showcase 👍
@@metal_complex what!!?? So disappointed man….😎. Safe queen it is then. I probably wouldn’t carry it either tbh. I am just trying to live vicariously you know?
I hate gas station knives...
That does not look like a gas station knife.
If I saw that at a gas station , I would buy it on the spot.😆
I recently saw the Herman puzzle piece knife and 🤯.
Wow.
When’s the hard use test to failure video? I wanna see some batoning through frying pans. Jokes…
Not my style but I appreciate the workmanship, which is on an absurd level. It’s like a where’s Waldo book or something. The more you look the more details that keep appearing.
Definitely Elvin made.
The UA-cam Shorts crowd is going to have a field day 🤯
This almost looks like what might happen if Rike and Michael Walker made a knife baby.
This is one maker i had looked at
Looks like the folding knife of a Pharoah.
Did the mini militaw video get missed
What’s the price on this guy ?????
This makes me smile as a knife collector enthisiast born to parents from Ukraine.
Looks like a knife from your friend Scott
Bruh this dude can make TI looks like its woven
No words
I’d imagine this would be the finest knife in a real Game of Thrones universe.
Wow!
Looks like it was made by FABERGE!!😂
Polska! Woohoo!
How much do you guys think this one costs. $6000 ?
Its to "busy" for me personally. But damn thats some fine machine wizardry! Gotta give credit where credit is due.
im trying to take my eyes off of the knife and i cant its literally hypnotizing, what is going on here/ doesnt get much better does it? that being said, just wait until the next knife your going to hold in your hands thats nicer than this one. you lucky bastard!!
Really speaks to me--Steampunk, anyone? 😇
Even with modern CNC software that would make this worlds easier to program than G code. That is still a heck of a lot of work, tooling, work holding, terrible shooting, and TIME. Would this be more amazing if have done, of course, and almost unbelievable. But that is a beautiful work of art, and objectively too, unlike people who think 100 layers of white paint or a literally bananas duct taped to a wall is art.
🤔- Gas station knife?
🤨- Sure. If the cars getting gas there are Rolls Royces, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis.