Diresta Skeleton Knife with a Brass Handle

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[@jimmydiresta]

Neil !! Thank you brother!!! Love and respect ✊🏻

[@youtukang]

👍👍👍🤝

[@mercuryrising9174]

Love and respect brother.

[@jimmydiresta]

Absolutely beautiful 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks for the opportunity, I had a blast! :)

[@neilrobertgrayson]

@@PaskMakes as usual very nice work by both you guys. I watch both channels so it's nice to see two skilled craftspeople working on the same item.

[@FlokrollProjects]

Hmm, mine has not yet appeared in the mail :(

[@mercuryrising9174]

@@PaskMakes I love it brother. Fantastic outcome. Brilliant..

[@mbeat28]

Of the ones I’ve seen today, John Heisz, Frank Howarth and this. This one is the my favourite. It looks so good.

[@Woernify]

Same here... 👍🏻

[@SHKEKEKE]

Agreed

[@terristroh3965]

Your patience for details is absolutely enviable! Your work is extraordinary!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@sgsax]

I really like how you made subtle changes to the blade and tang to make them work with your design better. Thanks for sharing!

[@seansysig]

Collaborations by makers are some of ny favorite videos. Pask & Diresta videos are favorites.

[@TysyTube]

Looks awesome 🥰👍

[@My_Op]

Bonjour Tysy! Glad to see you here ;)

[@zumbie]

I reckon i wasn't expecting you here sir.

[@Lutzboater]

Neil Pask, Jon Peters and John Heisz all in the same morning, Outstanding !!

[@infiniteen]

didnt know of John Heisz, just found him, thanks!

[@bramsoff-grid]

And Frank Howard..

[@LaFeuilleAF]

Still wondering how much Jimmy paid all these KZbin Woodworkers to make this add for him and his knives... don't get me wrong I'd still take the money, just wished there was more transparence on this. It is an add after all, and nobody mentioned it so far.

[@halfbubbleout]

I love all the great content and the way these guys have banded together to elevate each other. I dont think any one maker among the "Mob" needs help selling his wares, they do just fine as individuals. However, what is remarkable is the model they have grouped into. The efforts of each individual is meant to elevate the popularity and exposure of the whole group. I have found many great makers by references from other great makers. Add to that a "common" project that each maker puts his own spin on, coupled with a coordinated release on the videos. Absolutely Brilliant! Let's go one step further and let the viewers vote on the favorite versions! I will put my vote in now for Neil!

[@mikeyutube]

A Shinto rasp on brass!! Holy moley

[@MrJermbob]

I work with my hands all day. I love taking a break to watch you work. Its relaxing. The audio is perfect all round. Filming top notch. Keep it up. I dream to be as skilled as you one day. Love from New Zealand.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you're enjoying the videos! :)

[@stkrieschel1]

I like the Pask take on a Diresta project. Tastefully modified. You are no stranger to the skeleton knife.

[@W4TRI]

I'll say it. "That's a Knife!" You win by me friend! Best of the bunch!

[@DrFunke]

Best of the bunch by a mile! No disrespect to other great makers, it’s just that your craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities are really extraordinary.

[@StamosTee]

Beautiful! Can't decide which one I like. All four are awesome !!

[@LostWhits]

Your patience to file away at things is unreal. I file for a minute and I'm fed up.

[@jenksify]

The man has the patience of Job. I'm not sure i could stand to do that much sanding at one go.

[@PaskMakes]

I'm a little strange like that because I actually enjoy it! :)

[@gregj2647]

Very nice 👍 also enjoyed Frank and Jon’s knife creations

[@mickenoss]

I remember Trollsky making a knife with hand tools, it must have taken half a full day just to create the blade.

[@arcticrunning8370]

I have no idea how to use it, is my motto in life! Never let that stop you from exploring new stuff!

[@vishyandypurandat6208]

So Jimmy sharing his love on Thanks giving. Love to see craftsmen like you share projects.

[@steventanner1428]

I think you positively enjoy hand filing brass more than you should. Excellent job.

[@TheIdeasGuy]

I have done a few videos with lots of brass filing, it is surprisingly relaxing. 😁👍🏻

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Using a Shinto Rasp on brass is a new one for me lol I had no idea it would work. Nice to know 👍👍

[@MaUri-tr4op]

You are like the chief of wood and metal... I admire that❤❤💯😀

[@PaskMakes]

I'm not sure about that but thanks! :)

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

​@@PaskMakes ".... so, as I usually do, manage with simple tools."

[@victortallerbushcraft442]

Hermoso🙌 Saludos!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Out of the three I've seen so far. Yours was the best.

[@westernmac5944]

Nice Pask. An artist and a craftsman. I’m assuming a scholar and a gentleman as well. All that blade needs is a matching set of brass knuckles.

[@MrChrisjv55]

When the "Handle" means as much as the "Blade", and the maker's mob show us all how. All my respect Gents. Thankyou.

[@PaulMeyette]

I LOVE this version. I agree, the peened over pins look great. They add a certain something to the look. Nice work!

[@nenaelliott8058]

I just love to see the great things talented people can create. Thanks for sharing Pask. It's beautiful.

[@riccroft710]

Nice work. Jimmy is so talented, but you are an equal match! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MrCurstesy]

Whoa-- can you make a little video showing the checker pattern you made? Those 3 seconds kind of blew my mind and I would like to see more.

[@PaskMakes]

Hopefully I'll include that technique in a future project. :)

[@artelliott]

That's not a knife this is a... Super nice. I love how you made it your own. You didn't treat it as sacrosanct which made a true collab

[@mandyleeson1]

Beautiful result, Neil. Thank you.

[@JohnColgan.]

Love to see your artistry complimenting Jimmy D's, culminates in A fabulous, Unique end product.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@MrLarrycar]

Nice! I've used a masonry drill bit for hardened steel.

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

I admire your patience and persistence. You inspire me to do better. Thanks!

[@mikenorman4001]

Oh. Good. I was starting to worry Diresta wasn't full enough of himself. Glad to see KZbin pitching in and helping that poor humble man's ego. Nick of time!

[@gavinhill4121]

I like it, and I think JD would too.

[@stas_from_haisyn]

WOW!!! That's really nice piece of art, not just a handle or knife! :)

[@cesarjorrin6363]

Yours is the the best of all Pask. For a second I thought you’d sharpen the end of the steel handle to create some kind of guillotine. Fantastic job!

[@rickfazzini22]

So cool! Good job Pask! So excited to see what you do with the mill once you have it up and running!

[@BlackDogWoodwork]

That's just freaking cool. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@warrenmunn3224]

I 'think' I've watched all the DIRESTA Skeleton Knife handle builds and they are all amazing but I think yours takes the cake, it looks absolutely beautiful

[@RedBeardOps]

Damn, that came out looking cool!

[@danceanddreams1]

when i saw the blade my first thought was how to see "diresta" with the handle on. you found the perfect solution. and i like the reshape of the blade because it was too wide at the handle

[@FLYERN03]

Epic! Very nicely done! That's a great version!

[@anthonymuzzillo230]

Best one so far!

[@richardgroom988]

Well thats increased the value by 100% Great job

[@momphard]

Best part of this video: the blade held with vise grips. I have that same saw!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

That's a beautiful knife handle Neil. I like your idea to patina the brass - it's a very simple recipe, so I may try that on a future project. Thanks - as usual your projects are a massive inspiration!

[@251cchavers]

I’ve watched them all and this is the best one. Hands down. 💪🏻👍🏻

[@DK-Design]

This is my favorite handle yet for ANY knife I've seen. Great work!

[@kleckerklotz9620]

As always. Really enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[@msmith2961]

Looks awesome as you've done it., and hard to top No need to epoxy fill - the world does not need an 'epoxy river knife' trend!

[@Rotational]

Classic Diresta

[@R.Craig.Collins]

I love the variety of your posts, thank you

[@ValerioFanelli]

hands down the best one.

[@RicardoJunqueira]

Yours was the best of them all. Kudos!

[@DugMcClure]

Love watching you “manage with simple tools”!

[@loucinci3922]

Looks great!

[@tasror]

Really looking forward to the milling videos. Love seeing a veteran maker, getting into something new and learning... hope we see plenty on the channel mate.

[@john-doe-I]

Glass and tile drill bits work great on hardened steel and quite cheap (you know, carbide-spearhead-brazed-to-stem type), but have the tendency to snap at the finishing part of drilling a hole, so caution needed.

[@gustarrezende]

Love it! Congrats!

[@JonathanExcels]

You have soooo much patience. Nicely done.

[@Face_Meat]

Turned out amazing! Jimmy will be stoked on this.

[@georgecunningham9175]

Great video - showcasing your great talents, from inception to execution. I'm glad that you didn't "tart" it up by going with the obvious and make it a cliche look-a-like............your personality and innovation are evident.............which is what raises a craftsman to an artisan.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much George! :)

[@sarahtompkins24]

Nice work as always. Please keep the projects coming.

[@tm2024yt]

No doubt. I've seen all the contesters' videos. You've won. Congrats! 🎉

[@owenparker6651]

Gorgeous result and interesting process to get there! Thanks for sharing!

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Wow very nice mate I like the way you go about shaping the handle and being brass, looks relatively simple too. Great video as always buddy

[@spencerbass7142]

Beautiful.

[@TCK71]

Beautiful work.

[@a88senna]

Absolutely brilliant work as usual, I love how you present your method it's almost therapeutic, brilliant variety in your work too, it's an excellent insight into so many different crafts, all presented with great humility considering the obvious talent you have, thanks.

[@nickoakley69]

Well done, first class

[@CihaPet]

Stunning

[@n0z1t25]

super exited to see you do some projects with a milling machine in the future

[@hosea1970]

Great job, great design choices

[@martinkrinninger3226]

Awesome nice design- thanks Pask!👌🏻

[@chuckfreely4353]

Nailed it!! 💯

[@nicolasfigueroa178]

Just, amazing your work. very beautiful finish. :D

[@kiwdwks]

Love how you do amazing things with conventional tools! Always impress...

[@nobuckle40]

It does look pretty cool!

[@JohnIrwin]

This would be a cool thing to pass on to one of the other makers for them to make a sheath or a decorative box for

[@DashDrones]

Yessssss, found a new channel, Frank Howarth sent me here 👍👍👍

[@JohnFleshman]

I just watched Jimmies compilation of all you guys making these and yours was my favorite.

[@veronica5896]

Lokks amazing! Your work is outstanding as always

[@kds471]

That’s probably the cleanest one yet

[@erikacosta5400]

Beautiful

[@martinpanev6651]

Now that is amazing. A whole other level, this man is on! Just saying, you are not a machinist by trade so don't get discouraged if something doesn't work

[@fuerzalatina134]

fantastic work!! you are incredible

[@humancattoy7767]

Gorgeous

[@fluffycritter]

It'll be really cool when this knife is an actual antique and its provenance will potentially include the videos showing how it was made.

[@mitziseyfferdt3866]

It is a thing of beauty, love it 👍🏻

[@petergaiser4213]

Excellent work as with all your projects

[@silentscribes]

You're the best, man!

[@gusvieira6140]

beautiful like always

[@nicoeckerstorfer5893]

Really cool handle you made there!!! I think the way you are working in the shop is really a big inspiration to me as im trying to learn more techniques about Metallwork 👍👍👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! Glad the videos are helpful! :)

[@trevorm7013]

This mans patients is god level

[@susanjoynersnodgrass9766]

I'm loving your handle!! Nicely done!!

[@lukebenji4228]

Beautiful job Neil

[@InstrucTube]

Careful Neil! I'd love to continue watching your content, so here's a safety tip. 16:33 Never do anything on a belt sander with the blade facing up. It probably will be fine, but if it's suddenly NOT fine (which let's face it, happens more than we'd all like to admit) the blade will catch the belt, cut it, and you'll either have to dodge really quick or get hurt. Loved the knife, just please be careful! :)

[@3038marz]

Great look...

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

That was very neat Neil, well done.