AvE Knife || Quick-Start

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[@Alchemetica]

Wow! Ave almost managed to keep the assembly process in frame.

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Made sure all the critical instructions happened just off screen. Bought a made in Japan Olfa, works great. So cheap!

[@unclerojelio6320]

@@Alchemetica I was going to comment that the cinematography of this episode was better than usual.

[@740GLE]

I came here for the unfocused vayjidios and left disappointed.

[@tstevens6554]

Laser cutters and water jet cutters have brought the small batch manufacturing to a whole new level.

[@Xerpocalypse_]

Just assembled mine today! Even my dad was impressed with the design. Still need to do some more finishing work but that can wait. The Olfa blades are quite nice, would love to see a Torx kit for the 18mm knife but I understand that might be a bit of a tall order. Merry Christmas and thank you AvE.

[@thebuchanans2002]

got my blades from Amazon today, so i spent some time assembling. turned out pretty cool. I did destroy one of the wife's emery boards sanding some of the manufacturing slag.. I assembled, then took apart and did more sanding and blued up the inner parts. Then reassembled and turned out amazing. have a tinge more cleaning up on the outer edges of the blade guides (manufacturing nipples) Overall a fun project and is very nice! Thank you

[@Rancourt762]

I have the biggin version. It will be gifted to my daughter on her wedding day. It is truly a beautiful work of art. Also it cuts like a hot damn. Olfa blades are 👌🏽

[@brucepulver8358]

Got my 19mm. Thank you! Starting to wear in nicely. arrived in OZ on my birthday! So thank you and best to You, Baby doll and the kids

[@danielrobinson9769]

I got mine put together last week! I had some issues getting the blade retention plunger to function right. I had to loosen all the screws a couple times to get everything where it wanted to live and act right. I love the knife!

[@Maker-G]

Haha, put mine together yesterday, had ordered the 25 prior and when I opened this one I was a bit stressed that I may be missing parts. Alas it’s just got 2 less. Beautiful little piece of machinery. I will disclose DEWALT blades are working in it well, tis what I had on hand. Thank you sir, gentleman and scholar. Merry holidays to you and yours as well!

[@dapperdave4952]

I had gifted one of your 25mm units to a friend and college of over 25 years. We both recently showed up on a job site 2100 miles away (2200 for Him) several months after the said gifting. He proudly displayed gifted 25mm unit that was assembled incorrectly. Now this gentleman is an Ex US Nuclear Navy, so not your run of the Mill DA. I confiscated his non-functional unit and told him I would reassemble it and return it when completed. Damn good thing Sir "AvE" that you included a couple of spare screws and a blade retention pin...which is likely at the bottom of his Ammo Can Tool box. Now awaiting VFR weather to fly 1:30 (each way...weather dependent) to return His gifted precision made 25mm utility knife. I will be requiring Him to dump the contents of his Ammo Can tool box to recover MY spare retention pin.

[@fxm5715]

Excellente'! This assembly is one of the things I'm looking forward to over the holidays. The box has been taunting me from the workbench for a couple weeks, now!

[@stevewalker2028]

Thanks man, my 18mm kit is wrapped under the tree with a 50 pack of Olfa blades, this guidance will be helpful for assembly tomorrow.

[@riverfishen]

You’re a sick man. It’s a beauty, apprentices would never be able to change out the blade let alone assemble proper. Merry Christmas guy

[@doctorjason5719]

I’m so glad KZbin showed me this vid in my feed! Long time subscriber, but I’ll be honest it’s been a while since I last watched your channel. Good to see you AvE!

[@GeneCash]

Merry Christmas though! Not only was it fun to put together, and a pleasure to use, but it will be much joy giving them to a couple of best mates. This'll be the first time I'm able to find something decent to give for Christmas in years.

[@dv87]

USPSanta will likely bring mine on monday. I cant wait to play. Have to fix a LED shop light and diesel first. Merry Christmas and thanks for all the fish

[@evanheffley1625]

Got mine last week, was fun to prep and build. Knife looks sick!

[@jackrichards1863]

About time yt sent a recommendation from you. Now i guess I've been missing out. Still time to reach out i bet. Seasons greetings and many happy returns of th yeaar to ya. These gens look llike the next excellent knife I'll become sorry to have lost.

[@AlanL007]

I love mine, proud to have it. Merry Christmas Ave and family. God bless.

[@sgtfreyday]

Thanks for the 18mm update. Got mine last we3k. Had to paraphrase the biggin’ instructions so I wouldn’t Richard this up. Don’t have a metric screwdriver but managed just fine. Took me 1.625 beers to complete. McLovin this new cordless design.

[@dylanzrim3635]

0:11 I just came here from watching Steve-mre and that just made me snort laugh

[@montymiller3832]

It’s nice seeing all my favorite KZbinr’s are all in the same metaverse lol.

[@jonathanlohutko8127]

I'm a boiler tech up in the mountains of NorCal. This is what i bought myself for christmas, if i can mangage to not lose it it'll be a family heirloom 😂🤟

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Appreciate the videos. The knives are great. Looking forward to buying the full sized hammers. Thanks for the high quality tools. You and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@1ouder]

I have both cutters 25 and 18mm they are both awesome! Thanks UB for the fire kiss personalization tips. They feel like custom cutters. Merry Christmas!

[@jbeutell]

I made the left-hand mod to mine. Need to get over to my dad's and smooth edges on belt sander. Then I will blue it. Still needs some work to get blade to move smootly. Something to tinker with until I get it how I want. Also just finished turning a couple handles for mini-hammers. Going in dad and brother-in- laws stockings.

[@marksnethkamp8633]

Put mine together without the vijeo! Ashamed to admit my wife has been using it for Christmas package opening far more than I have used it for anything. Fortunately I got the real man's 25mm for myself in the shop.

[@talljake]

Heeeyyy what timing, mine arrived in the post this morning after a long voyage across the seas. Can't wait to put it together! Happy Christmas to all

[@nelsonbrum8496]

Mine is still in the box, along with the og version and the upgrady coppery bits! Working two full times on the weekly days, and helping the parental units on the ends days leaves little time for debauchery.

[@WillFlyForTips]

Got one of these for my son for Christmas. He watches your channel too.

[@MrJdubbya36]

Oh yeah sure, NOW you post this one. Took me three tries to get mine together after watching the video for the big one. Little bid of fiddling though and it's working like a treat. Got some actual Olfa blades and man they are sharp.

[@anywherebc23]

I received my pre order and had a lot of fun putting it together and cleaning it up allllll nice.. on company time of course;) although I did receive my copper insert gift and it was for the one inch version… ima thinking this was a aggressive sales tactic to get me to want to order the other size hahaha 👍

[@MIKE_FROM_DETROIT]

My 18mm blade would slide out the back without having to press the retention pin button on the rear basel platten. I flexed the retention lever in just a little, fiddled with the screws (not too tight) and walah! Works great. It locks back in safely now. Love it! I realized it was an (old) 18mm xacto blade and not Olfa--I'll rectify that. I got 25mm new olfas, will now get the 18mm to make everything as smooth as possible. THANK YOU! In the box was a Retina blaster 9000 I didn't order, so if someone says they're missing it, lol.

[@marcoconuts]

Thinking I gotta do the same my pin almost prevents the blade from ejecting the button but not quite

[@adamsturrock4649]

I had to losten all the screws and press the plates closer together and tighten. I'm using the black olfa blades.

[@mcdanelz]

I had the same issue with Olfa blades, i think I got it sorted with a lot of preload on the lever spring to keep the button up tighter.

[@doublebs]

I have the same issue. Not having much luck resolving it. Made some adjustments. It only catches the stop maybe 1 out of 10 times. What else to do ? I’m using the Olfa black blades.

[@Reaper4367]

AvE, after your kind correspondence, i assembled the gift box this morning, just prior to seeing that there is a video. Lol. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@christopherperisho4819]

Where was this vidjeo like a week and a half ago when I put mine together? But for seriously, loving the knife. I had fun with it and tempered the screws, button, and blade guides varying shades. Looks great and cuts like a hot damn! Truly a slick knife! Only feedback would be, the springamathing on the basal platen not being spring steel, it basically immediately remembers where it gets pushed to and no longer provides retention to keep from drawing the blade too far back by accident when not deliberately trying to pull it out to change the blade. Had the jeezeless blade and button jump out on me when I was first getting used to using it. Contributing factor might could be that I also got the retention pin in backards seein' as I was guessing at it without the guide vidjeo...I"ll double check that. But still the not-springy spring seems an issue.

[@wadesorensen3715]

Fingers are looking a mite clean for a working man. Gonna get one of these regardless.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I’ve had mine for a couple weeks! Thankfully I already built a 25mm so I was able to fake it til I made it

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I got the black Olfa blades! 🔥

[@gwick358]

I got mine in the mail a couple of days ago. Cleaned er up a bit and put it together today. Nice!

[@kwakamonkey]

Happy Easter AvE

[@Ryzomadman]

A device of such desirable design that instantly reminds of a time when people took real care in the design and manufacturing of what is an every day tool. Its by the Rolls Royce of cutting shit up.

[@VincentBerard]

Got mine, love it! My dingus is a lil leaning to the left. Must be used to it cuz it didn’t stop me from usin it. gotta use what god gave ya. 😉

[@zaq55555555555555555]

I bought the 25mm first, the 3/4 for a friend which should be here in the mail in a day or 2- loved the big 25mm so much I plan to buy the smaller one for myself as well. Lol

[@mikkosha]

I assembled mine today, very happy with how it went together but I don’t like the sloppiness of the blade inside of the knife handle… aside from that it’s a very nice knife and I still like it. The bigger one has a less sloppy blade guide…

[@eduardogm8236]

You are a very interesting person. I m always learning.

[@Steve-sd7wk]

As a 10 year sheet metal programmer/operator/individual everyone bothers with questions, I could knock that out in a couple hours, start to finish. Programming a laser, punch press, or waterjet is a hundred times easier than programing a lathe or mill and a million times easier than a robot welder. I know, I can do all of those.

[@akselbering291]

Yup, almost finishing my apprentiship and I'm sitting here thinking this would be no big deal for even me to knock out in a few hours, 1 type of countersunk hole, One threaded hole. The only slight issue I might foresee is the one thin plate, the slim protusion would probably warp a bit if laser cut but even that could be alleviated by putting the tack out at that ends tip. There's barely any chances to mess up, I think it's more an issue of finding a company that's small enough to not have high overheads but still big enough to have anything more precise than a plasma table. Like we do batch runs like this all the time where I work, but 99% of them are from established customers that aren't going away anytime soon.

[@Steve-sd7wk]

​@akselbering291 last place I worked for did everything from 1 to 10's of thousands, contractor running 3 lasers and 6 brakes, plus welding and some machining. If you order your path correctly, you can mitigate that warping. Bounce back and forth, takes more time, but warps less than if you burn one end to the other, gives it a little time to cool down. Also depends what assist gas you have, Non ferrous materials SHOULD run with nitrogen, which would also help keep the temp down and mitigate warpage.

[@mcspikesky]

18mm with the single piece front fascia is the one for a daily driver. The 25mm looks better.

[@spencerstracke92]

Merry Christmas, thanks for the content.

[@fasfan]

Got my sets the other day. Put my 18mm together last night. Is it perfect? Heck NO!! Is it together and working? Yes!! Do I like it? Absolutely!! Sure I could spend a little more time and clean it up more better. But where's the fun in that? Actually, I will probably do that someday and definitely take some better time with the 25mm one. Until then, i've got almost a full set. I 3D printed the 25mm one also. Thanks AvE!! Great product!

[@OpenYoutEyes-m1c]

Nice effort here. Solid B-. Still not sold. I do like the look of it. The functional design seems like it is almost there, though. Maybe the Rev 8 will be the ticket. Keep iterating!

[@joramvandervorst7715]

Just got mine, works like a charm. The big knife not so much unfortunately 😢

[@tydowding3993]

These would look great in brass!

[@King_Kristof]

These knives are amazing. 💚

[@johnscott2849]

Reminds of the cat wheel I put together last week end.

[@tomdaloon]

Made mine and upgraded the big one to copper a few days ago. Great knives but there’s maybe an issue with the flap of metal that acts as a spring on the blade retention button where it doesn’t go all the way back in once a new blade is installed. Was fine on the first few blades on the big un but now not so much.. But love the knives and thanks for all your content. I started watching all the way back when you did your boltr of the dewalt grinder and enjoyed all your videos since..

[@blueeyeddevil1]

Never noticed till now how much Ave's hands look like they were drawn by the late Jack Kirby of Marvel Comics fame.

[@PlasmaJunkie]

Merry Christmas, AvE.

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@davidgrant5245]

Merry Christmas to all us “sinister handed” folks watching. 🤜 😂 Merry Christmas, AvE.

[@TraceyAllen]

Good blades do make a difference in operation.

[@markreagan2956]

"Nothings tighter than stripped" I agree 🤣🤣

[@davelack553]

Watching while half cut on black eye Friday after the pub Looks good.

[@kennypinkerton5818]

Everything you sells comes from a different place... last thing i bought had blonde hair measurements.. this boxcutter is nice, but you aren't making them? Just asking.... seems like a lot of wasted CNC over the past 8 years if you aren't making the end product. Merry Christmas! Now If TOT was making this on his homemade CNC... I might buy one.

[@rusto3618]

👍 for MREsteve nice

[@unclerojelio6320]

There are two kinds of people. There are right-handed people and there are ambidextrous people.

[@pimpnick4920]

I had to learn the left handed devils hand to teach people at work.

[@andycarson3341]

I got the 18mm. The blade retention button is a nice decoration, blade slides in and out without pressing the button. If I put the knife in my pocket the slide button gets knocked off. Tried loosening it, tightening it - nada. Put a plastic plug in the slide button hole to keep in from falling out for now. I will upgrade to a rubber grommet later. I am using new OLFA blade.

[@smedoz]

I like mine a lot, but 2 issues (i) Mine is super stiff and (ii) screws seem a little to long ( I can sand flush). Any thoughts on stiffness issue (plenty stiff for the wife for sure) other than using the blade u recommend. It’s got a permanent home on my desk.

[@ChimeraPrecision]

cobbled mine together, the flame coloring really added some zest to mine

[@ARGONONYA-ye6wl]

Christmas came early when I got Uncle Bumbleforks package in the mail. Enjoying putting the lil bastard to work.

[@RandomGuy0987]

My parcel arrived the day after I flew away.😢 But that's alright, it can be a new years present. Thanks ave

[@metalwelder67]

I got mine and love it! I flame kissed the spacers and am currently polishing the outside frames to a mirror finish. Why? because why not!

[@brianwest1829]

Let's get this out on a tray. NICE!!❤

[@-WoodyVT-]

Thanks. Finished mine a few days ago. Flame kissed, and mirror polished! And yes, I did try a junk blade I had lying around 'till the Olfas came in the mail, and it was a different experience. What size are the fasteners? I'm probably looking to make a clip, but I'll need longer screws.

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

Merry Christmass to all and to all a good life.

[@clarkydent]

I love my knife! Thanks pardner!

[@ManxAndy]

Evening from the Hallowed isle 👍🇮🇲👌😜

[@LTDunltd]

I love my knife. Thanks for making them. But I used a Fiskars blade in mine.

[@anthonykiefer1797]

For gods sake deburr where the detent slides up and down the knife prior to assembly. My thumb pad was nearly cut stem to stern.

[@somedude2492]

"tryina' reenact the joy of christmas morning, sniffin' glue" oh the good ole days...

[@solarguy22]

The Best!

[@harkbelial]

Definitely wouldn't be upset if I lost one😢😢😢 Edges nice and ergonomically sharpened for maximum blisters.

[@BerndFelsche]

Knife sharper than the blade! AvE can do it!

[@TheNickZajac]

LET'S GET THIS OUT ON A TRAY. NICE!

[@dvdavid888]

Ave merry Christmas

[@RobertFredberg]

Merry Christmas

[@andyreid7274]

Merry Christmas Uncle B

[@jake1021]

These 18 mil k nifs are way better designed than the big boys, if you got the copper kit for the big guy you need to take materiallll off the bottom side of the button. heads up. Cant remember if I had to do anytyhing more than polish the 18 mil button.

[@jakass]

Thanks you Mr Ave, very cool

[@riverflyswatter]

I’m back .nice assembly video

[@rolandtamaccio3285]

Is there a way to improve the looks of the sandwich with one or 2 layers of brass in the mix ? So that I could really enjoy the belt sanding of the edges . Btw , belt sander , most important shop tool ever .

[@stirch9]

My guy.... The Steve "nice" is O so nice. Lol..

[@joshporter5459]

Merry Christmas!

[@DaleM1980]

I still haven't got mine, I ordered it the day of your video I think, did our wonderful postal workers on strike bung this all up?

[@repetemyname842]

Merry Christmas AvE!

[@jeffarp7409]

Do we get a Christmas story this year?

[@elementjoe]

Yes we do!

[@skunk12]

Ugh! That's so last year.

[@jeffarp7409]

@@skunk12 🤣

[@jimlippi4001]

That's a nice wooden tray. Is that your tray? Did you paint those pretty flowers?😁

[@Jon_Wayne12]

It was a steve1989 reference

[@andylewis7360]

Received mine about a week ago and slammed it together like a good ‘un. It’s now beautifully polished and works just great. Usin her every day. Only one thing - What size are the screws?!? I wanna get some Torx what fer making her look all perty loike. Please advise, oh Grand Poopah of the movin pikcher. And may you and yer beloved ones have a blessed Yuletide. Peace on earth n good will to all men - Except That commie runt TrueDope. Bless ya mate! 😊👍🏻

[@JaisonBuilds]

Just ordered mine

[@cooders71]

I love the pre-sale price on site. Mark things on sale, so the customer thinks they are getting a deal, smart. "You can't fuck us..... over" lol

[@MegaRiffraff]

I believe the correct term is Kentucky loctite .

[@brandondone2888]

For the love of Jezlus - pocket clip? Real simple folder piece of spring metal or as an accessory?

[@skysthelimit866]

" Lets get this out on a tray... nice" Steve1989MRE reference, nice.

[@daemonelectricity]

Upwards with the thickness. Downwards with the sickness.

[@acousticpsychosis]

Merry Xmas!

[@sammichmanjr]

I seem to be struggling with mine. I don't want to leave a negative comment because 1) I assembled it and probably am the reason for the error, and 2) it's a really cool product that I'm happy to have, and support a YT channel I thoroughly enjoy. For starters, is the blade loose in anyone else's? If I extend the blade, it has a few mm of travel up and down. I'm only bringing this up because it may or may not contribute to my issue. I have the 25mm version, and everything fits very snugly, which I thought would be the case with the 18mm. The blade retention plunger, as it was called, doesn't seen to work with mine. Yes it's oriented the right way, and yes I'm using OLFA blades -- though I'm very tempted to order a whole other set and see if they work instead. I've tried a new blade from the pack that I have, and still no luck. I've tried more and less torque on the screws with no luck. I gently bent the compliant part for the button INWARDS and that helped but one time -- I had to actually use the button to insert a blade, and it locked the blade from coming out. I pressed the button to remove the blade which worked as intended, but then I was able to slide the blade in and out freely again. I'm only writing all of this out because I really worry that I'll overshoot the final notch, and send the spring and button flying somewhere that I'll never find them, and then I'll be up shit creek without a paddle since there aren't spare parts available that I'm seeing. If anyone is able to help, please do! I like this little thing a lot, and would love for it to function 100% as intended. I don't want to sound ungrateful, or sound like a complainer. If I messed it up, I'll own that, and I'll still make use of it.

[@sammichmanjr]

Upon closer inspection, it almost looks like the lower blade guide might be too short, or I got some weird 18mm OLFA blades that have a different height dimension, causing the play and the blade to easily come out. I've just now noticed that as I extend and retract the blade, the button moves downward away from the the retention button, and that's providing enough clearance for the blade to pass the plunger.