RIP young man. You made your imprint in the knife world.

The way they top of the blade is designed it looks like Dunes of sand coming together when the light plays on it. The cut outs seem like caverns in stone like a Seitch. All of it tied together with the gold like the Spice Malange... Absolutely beautiful knife with a beautiful tie in to my favorite set of stories ever told.

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

I carry one of these every day, love it

Nick, hope you're DUNE well also.

So I just found out your review spreadsheet has a statistics page: HOLY COW! how have you reviewed over $100,000 of knives!?!? That's insane.

A new knife lock design just popped up in my head when I was watching this vid. Can't wait to work it out more.

I feel like this knife is more of an art knife or just one to show off, I can’t really imagine myself carrying that for functionality. Great Review BTW👍

Shai-Hulud in my pants definitely moved when I saw this knife.

"I must not get into watches. Watches are the cash-killer. Watches are the little-bankruptcy that brings total obliteration. I will face watches. I will permit them to pass over me and through me. And when they have gone past I will turn the inner eye to see their path. Where the watches have gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

Wow amazing looking WE Knives design !!! :D

Gorgeous knife and great vid Nicolás. This design has attracted me since it came out but just haven't pulled the trigger. Would have loved to see where Elijah might have taken us on his design language path.

Isham is very unique. He's awesome.... He's not for me.... But the world doesn't cater to me. Much respect for the design. Great review

I'm so glad you reviewed this! I love the Arrakis. Bought it for the literary connection. 😀 (But yeah, I agree about the clip).

Elijah was one of the most interesting designers. Shame that he's gone. The name was the first thing that drew me about this model, and I was intrigued by the design but wanted to check out a review to make sure it is also a good knife.

When it comes to pocket clips way too often I am left wondering if the designer has ever worn a pair of blue jeans.

Hi Nick! Question: do you think this knife will make a positive impression as a gift for a non-knife person or too scary? I was thinking to get it for a good friend whom I dont see too often, he definitely knows Dune thing and would appreciate the reference but knife wise I am not sure. Yea it is expensive but I'm ok to pay this price for this special occasion.

I think I like this knife...but I’m not sure. I did purchase the Pleroma and except for the price, I think it is a very cool knife, even if I may be dating myself. It looks great and has been very useable as an EDC although, I find myself babying it a little. I agree with you, that the price seems a bit jacked up, but what do I know? I’m just a beat up old brick layer having fun collecting knives. I think it may be a thing of beauty but I may have to wait a while to purchase. I wonder how long they will keep it in production. Or do you think they will go forward with a #II, or even an Arrakis 3?

I agree with you whole hardheartedly. The arrakis is one of the most expensive knives I have ever bought. Just looking at it sealed the deal. The styling of it is right up my ally. As for it being used as a daily knife yeah there are way better options that wont break the bank.

I'm a huge dune fan and knife guy. Waited 45 years for this ..hope it doesn't suck lol

Perfect video everything that bothered me about my arrakis you called it out I had to grind down the inside of the pocket clip with the work sharp blade attachment for me it's just a show piece knife

Gorgeous piece! I could see myself forking over the cash for this!

Now that you have it just remember, the slow blade penetrates the shield

I did t see the cybernetic slug until nick mentioned it. Now it’s all I can see.

I really like his designs

Let’s face it You’re no going to carry this one as it’s more of a art statement, Great review!!! 👍🙂

Not a cheap knife, but can you imagine how much it would cost if it was a Benchmade or a Spyderco.🤯

Dam WE is flexing with this knife. They build a great knife. Still don’t own a WE yet.

Omg. The puns. So good.

Ok, but does the spice flow?

Hopefully I'll see you at blade show west Nick

Has it been 5 minutes since the last frame lock flipper already? Time flies.

Years ago it would have been called a fantasy knife, remember those Nick? Just a shelf piece. It would be fun to throw it on the conference table at the Monday morning meeting ,just so something interesting would be going on.

I respect Ishams designs so much for his artistic genius but man I dont think I could ever carry most of them haha. This one looks like something the aliens would bring with them! Good review thanks Nick!

Cool knife

The shape of the knife in general seems very functional. I'd like to see a toned down version that's less for show and more for practical use.

Can I own this knive even though I am not a Romulan?

When you start to have a big collection and have most basics covered than you start looking at this 😬🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 them details this

Love my Arrakis, though I have the blue/bronze one. Don't agree about the ergos, ergonomically it really works for me at the very least, fits my hand well especially in that choke up grip. Also I like the pocket clip? Lots of the time when Nick talks about stuff on knives I already have I nod along and agree, but I really have never had any sort of problem with the clip, slides right into my pocket no trouble and looks nice and discreet (mine isn't yellow...).

"Ribbing for your pleasure". Mic drop. LMAO! You sir, are a very funny man. =0)

Very nice

Wait is that little thing at 5:52 a secret bottle opener? Also RIP

Looks cool!

If Isham could collab with GTC knives and get that SLT flipper that would be awesome

Def not EDC, but its an art peice. Love it.

But will the blade chip and shatter? What can you tell me about the little-makers skill? This Kynes of steel is good but have you tried a crysknife? Leto me know if you'd like more puns/references!

Eagerly waiting for the Ganzo variant with an axis lock. Any day now...

You've sheathed that blade without it drawing blood...The Crysknife demands such.

It’s a fun knife to look at. I’ve been carrying a Benchmade for about 23 years. Yes it’s shows it’s age, but it still is a solid trustworthy knife.

I asked about the Aeterna yesterday and this one comes out today haha. I think you'd like the Aeterna better than this one. It's more practical but still pretty artsy.

RIP Elijah Isham

I know it's named after the planet, but it definitely has a worm aesthetic.

Looks more Cronenberg than Lynch.

This is a case of form over function. Great for cosplay folks maybe . This space Invader style was perfected in the ZT777 which was unavailable immediately. After handling one it had none of the issues covered here. Kind of a crud collector art knife with a blade that seems halfway to serving the purpose a knife should perform. Hang on a wall. Put it in a glass case. Whatever.

It’s such a beautiful knife to look at but the cost is to much for me to get past. Make one in s35 or 20cv for $230 I’m in but not interested in m390 for $330 but I’m sure there is a customer out there

the Nick must flow.

They are remaking Dune. Josh Brolin is playing Gurney Halleck, Timothy Chalamet as Paul. Hopefully they don’t try to cram it into 90 minutes.

I have this knife. It is an art piece, but the knife does an amazing job at making an art piece actually function as a knife. I think it is very ergonomic and it does actually cut well. After carrying this knife, the worst aspect of this knife is the sharp rear end that sticks out of the pocket. That is the main thing that keeps this from being a joy to carry. IMHO

Arrakis is cool but they should make a model called the Crysknife. That would be dope.

I can't believe they finally found a knife the elves made before the fall of Krypton.

But as a daily driver, he already had the Theta, unfortunately in limited edition :( It has the same bads, except a very slightly better (but not great) clip.

Id be cool is Isham woud make a budget collaboration with real steel or somehing, the civivis are RIDICULOUSLY expensive where i live, mainly because civivis distrubution in europe sucks, real steels distrubution though is pretty good

Beautiful knife - there is no doubt about that. Love the way it looks and and the name is cool. Yes - just an art knife not a functional everyday knife. It is a display knife and a show off knife. I would never use a $330 knife to cut bands and boxes and etc. I have a $20 knife that has a special groove with a hidden blade to cut thick string and bands. It also has a metal point on the end that can shatter car windows if a persin or animal is trapped in a car. It has a very sharp blade also and has not dulled in 5 years that I've had it and i use it a lot. This is a functional everyday blade. Like I said the Arrakis is a sweet looking knife but not a practical one. But like it's being said it is an art knife. I wouldn't mind having one to just show it off lol. But no way would I spend $330 on a knife. They should make an affordable one with the same design but silver and black or a camo one for everyday use. Maybe for $75 or a bit lower. Still it's a beautiful looking knife.

Cool knife man just got mine i live in England this blade cost me $415 about £385 had to wait 2 months for it nobody sells dis in UK

(ARAKIS), Luke, may the force be with you!..Kinda spacy Nick...Black holes, and nebula kinda stuff!

I so much like this "cybernetic slug", and I can't get out of my mind the name: "cybernetic slug" ! Ha ha! 😂😂😂

RIP Mate

Like Dune the knife not so much. Incredible work and design but I'm more traditional maybe the Shadout Mapes

00:51 That’s what she said. Also, RIP. :(

Shit Nick, have you ever handled the Raven?

9:24

THE FLIPPER HAS AWAKENED!

The most surprising thing about this review for me? That you still own the Spyderco Smock! What’s the latest on your custom order from him? Still pissed?

I still don't understand Isham's designs. I respect that he has a consistent design language that apparently appeals to a certain niche. I just don't get it. All of his knives look like cheap props from low-budget sci-fi movies to me. Once you get into the details of them, they're very intricate and the details are really nice. He's certainly doing great work in that regard. But I still don't see the appeal in the overall aesthetic.

Dunen't you think this is a weird one?

I've been on the fence many times on both the Eschaton and the Arrakis, but I need something a bit more practical. I love thin full ground blades. You have to money to use expensive steel anyway with these kinda knives, so why make it thick behind the blade? Nobody is gonna use this in a hard use scenario anyway. Give me an art slicer knife.

Yes! He designes ART knives. The Raven could have been used in "Blade Runner". Too bad it didn't work out with Brous.

Am I the only one feeling it looks like a Geth Dreadnought from Mass Effect games?

Almost looks like Cardassian military standard issue!

Super Pretty. Super impractical. Yet still I want. Damn you...

Lets face it. It's a Raven.

Shihulud!

It's the Predator's knife

It's strange how I absolutely love the Arrakis, but find most of Isham's "art knife" models to be incredibly boring.

Pass.

Walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worm

As with all of Elijah Isham’s designs, this looks like the most expensive thing one could buy from Cutlery Corner. Yikes and away

I think isham is in the wrong work force. I just don’t understand what is so attractive about his work other than the fact that WE is able to make it. Definitely for extreme enthusiasts. Not for me as someone who uses knives as tools.

Nick...really? ...snagage... Another awesome Nickage, lol

really cool and strange looking, but not my cup of tea.

Finally, a quality Chinese made gas station knife I would never buy in a million years. Perfect.

It says all the comments were done seven months ago KZfaq's gone crazy again

But the blade is less interesting...

Looks like something dreamed up while smoking crack.

Too thick. Too strange.

Oh dear... Hahaha!! Talk about form over function! It looks like something a 14 year old would draw on the back of his school book. If it was a car, it'd be the Bat-Mobile.!!

Don't like his designs. They are just art knives foe people who like ugly things. M390 is great but we knives doesn't do anything special and doesn't take it to an acceptable level for M390. It's just average. There m390 is going to perform much like s35vn. So why even use it? Unless it's just to sell knives because it's popular. I wish Isham stuck with brous... Where weird designs is normal. The market doesn't need this kind of stuff. We need real knives. Not imagination.

My god that's hideous.