How to Make a Cryptex Pocket Knife - Epic Build

[@PaskMakes]

Join the waitlist for 'Salvaging Scraps" along with Jimmy Diresta paskmakes.com/salvaging-scraps/ It's been an epic project, probably my most ambitious one to date. Huge thanks to Corin and Shawn for an amazing few days. instagram.com/niroc_tools/ instagram.com/mcintyreknives/ Get my very own premium CA glue paskmakes.com/boni-bond/ Big thanks to Hoatian for the awesome Fibre Laser haotianlaser.store Check out Corin's awesome handmade tools www.niroc.com.au

[@lukearts2954]

Just wondering why you limited yourself to one row for your code... NPASK MAKES

[@geneard639]

Industrial Arts at its peak. You don't see that too often now days in Modern Industry. Its just CNC blandness everywhere.

[@madsk2595]

Great! Hope the time will be "European-friendly" :)

[@ITALJUTE]

14:47 What are these little clamps called and where might I be able to buy them? Asking for my alter ego.

[@lukearts2954]

@@ITALJUTE I love those too, but I'm afraid they are fully custom made... Given a dozen trial pieces that I can mess up, I think I might get to a working piece. But I am usually function over form even if I would like to create more beautiful stuff like Neil & Friends do.

[@AlecSteele]

What an incredible build guys!!!

[@lukearts2954]

Maybe you can find a way to plug him or shout out to him in a couple videos. Neil certainly deserves more traffic and most of your viewers would certainly enjoy his builds too.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Alex! Glad you enjoyed it mate! :)

[@corinkayaker]

@@lukearts2954 I see a collaboration in our future.

[@corinkayaker]

Thanks mate!

[@lukearts2954]

@@corinkayaker not enough common hemisphere and continent between Alec and Neil. Though iirc Neil _has_ travelled to the USA, so all hope is not lost. Would be great to see Alec's dad involved in such a collab. He's an old timey woodworker from the old world, definitely interesting to learn from...

[@corinkayaker]

Neil, you have been talking about this project for more than a year and it was an honour and a privilege to be able to work with you both to get this made. Truly an amazing project with two of my best mates! You finished it beyond all my hopes and dreams! I am deep into the first batch of optical center punches but I will put up an expression of interest link for screwdrivers and get them on the work list. Glad you like them! Better then the bodgy torx bit I ground to get us building those first few days 😂

[@PaskMakes]

I reckon the project was better for all of our input, it was an awesome few days! What's the next collaboration going to be? And thanks again for the screwdriver, it's awesome! :)

[@lukevannek9259]

Neils must almost be a sub branch of Bunnings Picton.

[@SauronsEye]

@@lukevannek9259 I know it's a joke but I was thinking, where's Bunnings in Picton? There's not. Closest is Narellan or Mittagong. Both are a bit of a hike from Picton. About an hour's round trip for each. There's a Mitre 10 on Henry Street though.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

"This is the Lock Picking Lawyer and what I have for you today comes all the way from Down Under." Impressive build. Glad to see Corin back on the channel, and Shawn as well. Cheers.

[@420people]

The Easter egg with the code is a fitting end to a beautiful project. Neil, your ingenuity and problem solving skills make these videos an absolute treat. Always enjoy your laid back approach to creating beautiful and functional pieces. Cheers!

[@TomMustache]

I regularly watch dozens of makers on KZbin, and none come close to your skillset. It's been so fun watching your making journey all these years!

[@procaspar]

The precision in this is just incredible. Thank you so much for going to the trouble to film it all, so that we old geezers can be duly impressed and blown away. Fantastic video.

[@RandomHands]

This is something new in the field of knife making. Hats off for the perfection.

[@robertogarcia5669]

Hi. In my late 60s. I've been watching your videos recently and I have to tell you I come from a family of 5 generations of boatbuilders including myself. With that being said, I appreciate excellent craftsmanship when I see it. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel like a newbie. So, much appreciate your skills and that you take your time to share them with the rest of the world.

[@izzyswan]

This is one of my favorites! Great build brother.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Izzy! :)

[@03jwood]

Always followed your content, my young kids are always asking if a new video has dropped so we can watch together - the knife is amazing and what a neat secret in the code too! Bravo 👏🏼👌🏼

[@IgorIppolitov]

The usual project: Neil spends 100500 hours on a myriad of pieces. This project: Neil and 3 of his friends spend 100500 hours on myriad of pieces. Each. I have no words to describe my admiration.

[@nerokcubreva]

absolutely brilliant! I remember when there were only 250K subscribers, a well deserved climb to 1.18 million. You're videos got me into woodworking at school

[@tumbleddry2887]

Neil's ClickSpring episode...absolutely AWESOME!

[@juneair]

Nice reference.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@theexchipmunk]

Hehe, you are right, this felt a bit like one of his videos. All the fine machining and the hand filing while calmly explaining what he is doing.

[@theexchipmunk]

@@PaskMakes Oh, we definitely did. I and many others come to your channel for the same reason we come to ClickSpring. The calm and very in depth videos. Actually showing an explaining stuff well. And the very interesting and often unusual and/or very specific projects. No nonsense, no BS and no over the top delivery as well as the boring "choosing a project because it´s popular". No, you, him, and some others choose their projects because you want to make them. So many others don´t make a video for a project, but instead make a project for a video. And that really shows positively in your, and in turn negatively in the videos of people who do the latter.

[@JeffreyMoon1974]

I've said this so many times with your projects, but just when I think "you cannot possibly top that last build," you go and make something extraordinary. Your outside-the-box thinking is truly genius and it's a wonder that you don't have twice the number of subscribers that you do now. Keep it up, Neil!

[@ionchhhhh4108]

This is the coolest build to date, even cooler than the camera. Congratulations for outdoing yourself so many times, sir. It's truly inspirational

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I think I agree that this was the coolest so far. :)

[@MrGerd]

The sounds at 50:50 are pure joy! That's what's all about in fiddling with thise type of gadgets. Amazing! And as always - your patience is at another level.

[@PaskMakes]

It really is a very pleasing sound! :)

[@SparrowStockwell]

I’m not really sure what I just saw these past 51 minutes, but I’m thoroughly amazed.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@iainhetherington4608]

You truly are an Artist Pask ,extremely clever ,well designed and between you all well executed , thank you for keeping my mind entertained Cheers from down South

[@Kraaketaer]

I like the automatic lubrication system for the broach at 8:58

[@AdamRich1785]

Neil, I finally had a chance to sit down and watch this and what an amazing build!! The craftsmanship and the artistry on this one is second to none. Keep up the good work.😊

[@magicfungi]

WOW! Neil, Shawn and Corin...you guys have outdone yourselves. This is STUNNING! Thank you for sharing this.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@FixitFingers]

I've been saving this one for a special occasion when I could sit, focus, and enjoy. Tonight I was celebrating hitting 20k subs, wifey bought me cake, and I had a nice beverage to go along and settle in to watch. Not a minute too long mate, the flow, story and craftsmanship were all amazing. Corin told me when he came to visit it was one of his all-time favourite making exercises and I can see why. Surely there will be a knife show this can win once it has it's new blade ;) Well done!

[@PaskMakes]

Congratulations on the 20k James - that's awesome! I'm honoured that you saved my video for such an occasion. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@bgpappy30]

Thank you so very much for showing this collaboration with you guys for us. I see that you use so many of the tools that you make, and it makes me want to make my own tools as well. I am going to try and start my own KZbin channel one day, due to the lack of space and good tools I have it’s gonna take me a little bit of time, but I have all the time in the world. Thank you so much Neil for sharing this with us again. One love.

[@mathsangler]

Loved the attention to detail from all the guys. Kindred spirits, multi-talented, awesome team. I can see this developing, and I'm really looking forward to future collaborations.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much. We will definitely make other projects together in the future, just need to think of ideas. :)

[@newt2010]

I love watching all of the tedious work and the attention to detail that all of you did in this project. Great job.

[@ciaranoconnor7267]

I love that the blade has two different patterns! Beautiful piece, good work chaps

[@tomasjosefvela1]

You are an inspiration sir. I have been following you for many years and it is truly positively uplifting to watch as you find these new challenges to test your skills and learn new ones. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I can not wait to see what you get up to next...

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Tomas! Glad you enjoy the projects and still find them interesting. :)

[@acomingextinction]

What a brilliant concept - I've never heard of a knife like this. Some really clever ideas in the implementation, also.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it. Check out Corin's barrel knives that he's made, you'll probably have to do a search. :)

[@acomingextinction]

@PaskMakes Definitely will. You've got some very talented friends.

[@lukearts2954]

I have to say, yet another intricate build with gorgeous attention to detail. But add a lanyard to that computer model, and it look dangerously like a tampon 😂🤣 Love it regardless...

[@peterbaxter6028]

Neil, Corin & Shawn, congrats to all three of you. What a beautifully unique and awesome thing you guys have crafted. It looks almost too nice to use. Really enjoyed watching the process for this one Neil, thank you.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Peter - Glad you enjoyed it! I don't think it will ever get any actual use all though it certainly could. :)

[@russellfox6619]

Fantastic build Neil, hats off to you, Corin and Shawn for nailing such a cool concept. Hope you bring it with you when you come down to Sydney, i'd love to see it in person 😍

[@hpphinatic]

Shawn's accent is so interesting! Sounds almost northeast American with a hint of Aussie

[@VTRAddict]

He's an American who's been living in Australia for many years, so that fits.

[@UnoriginalElephant]

I know, right?! He sounds like he moved to Australia from Wisconsin or Minnesota. It's fascinating!

[@PaskMakes]

That's exactly it. :)

[@martinsmith251]

@@PaskMakeshahahaha. Via the West Midlands

[@rafezetter8003]

I was going to ask if he was American as well.

[@lukevannek9259]

Neil, absolutely stunning. What an awesome colab and project! The details with co creators names on the dials is just, I dunno, touching, elegant, genius!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Luke! I think the guys deserved to have their names stamped on there somewhere. Glad you like it. :)

[@RowieSundog]

I love this so much! I knew youd put Maker but the including of their names is a perfect touch!

[@HT-io1eg]

Jeebus! Such precision in the finishing elements. Springs made of gnats eyelashes!!!

[@plainnpretty]

I like the close up of the big thumbnail pushing that tiny little spring

[@PaskMakes]

That's the reason I was never certain if it would work - I'm kind of blown away by how well it does though. :)

[@RainyDayForge]

Such an amazing build. I love the mechanics combined with a knife.

[@Druforithe]

Holy Smokes! This is an amazing build. I’m blown away by the precision in your hand-craftsmanship. I think you should at least put the original knife blade in another folding knife, cuz it’s still beautiful. Thanks for showcasing your friends’ amazing work on your channel.

[@timothydigiuseppe1753]

I didn't know what to expect when the video began, however, as the work progressed I became entranced at the progression and detail accompanying each step. I like very much your low-key narrative along with the excellent production. I have never seen anything like this. I look forward to watching more of your work. Well done and thank you!

[@martinsmith251]

Best comment of the vid: “We’re all right into the project now and having an awesome time” ❤

[@victor58010]

You can use springs from disposable lighters ,or watch strap spring bars.

[@drewhopkins4267]

Neil, been a long time fan of yours and have taken some advice and suggestions from you and this is nothing short of what I have come to know from and about you! Hats off to you and the guys for a perfect build 👌

[@thegentlemanmaker]

That’s insanely beautiful. Your combined skills are mind blowing Neil and it’s a joy to watch you work.

[@grahambrown5869]

Of all the making channels I watch on KZbin, Neil, yours is easily my favourite.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Graham - Glad you enjoy the videos. :)

[@L.Comstock-838]

absolutely gorgeous feat of mechanical artistry

[@1987tomtomtom1987]

Love this knife. Also love that generally you make things in a way that anyone with basic tools could do themselves. Please don’t go too laser/cnc/3dprint

[@tymz-r-achangin]

If that's not a cool design and a lot of craftsmanship, then what is! Easily got my thumbs up!

[@beedee95]

Just a great project, from the idea through the collab to the precision of making it and the overall style. So much fun! Beautiful!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you - it was an epic project! :)

[@jacobbrown2128]

Another awesome video, Pask. There are always so many interesting things to learn from you, even though I don't often work with metal.

[@dannydaghavarian9185]

I feel smarter after watching your videos :) thank you so much for sharing this vid, love your work mate!

[@isabelbarnes9099]

Never have I wanted a knife so bad, that is just amazing. Incredible craftsmanship

[@keymad4]

This is beautiful and you don't need another blade that one is brilliant, and subbed.

[@corinkayaker]

I agree.

[@weicheisen9999]

As a mechanik from germany i can only say one ! You three are crazy. 🙂

[@corinkayaker]

vielen dank ich war ein austauschschüler in deutschland

[@Dianna369]

Great work, all of you! I would buy one!!!

[@lewerim]

I have been amazed with you and your creativity for years. You're friends are amazingly creative as well. This is a masterpiece in the true sense of the word. Adding Shawn and Corin to the dial when the combination is entered is brilliant.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - Shawn and Corin really are incredible makers and also great mates too! :)

[@donyoan]

Wow! This is crazy! Really amazing build. It looks like you had so much fun. What's next? Watch mech?

[@cjzx325]

Brilliant using the brass hex bit to keep everything square on the belt grinder.

[@TheClimbex]

Mr. Pask, this is a true masterpiece.😮

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@Flako-dd]

from scrap wood to clickspring, what a journey :D

[@TheInfiniteLab]

Clicked for the cryptex, stayed for the build. What a fantastic idea and so well executed. Well done!

[@SivertBerge]

Truly a masterpiece. Well done to all of you!

[@TimPiggott]

No words! Just WOW

[@piafinch7537]

What an awesome project. I am constantly amazed at the pieces you make and it is only outdone when you include Corin and Shawn. Very impressed indeed 👍

[@Xumahare1]

This is something that should be sent around the locksport community. I'd love to see TheLockpickingLawyer or BosnianBill working out the best way to decode a cryptex knife.

[@voodoochild1954]

What an amazing project! You guys have knocked this one out of the park! The amount of hand fileing and fitting was incredible. Beautiful work fellas!!!👍🏻

[@kentowakai1234]

There is a fine line between craftsmanship and insanity.

[@PaskMakes]

I think you may be right - and the video alone was quite the challenge to put together as well. :)

[@johnsrabe]

I see a compilation video in the near future: The Pask Files.

[@diytoptricks]

This build is truly fascinating! The combination of intricate craftsmanship and engineering to create a functional cryptex pocket knife is impressive. I love how you shared every step, especially the challenges you faced. Great job!

[@brosius85]

Beautiful. Thanks so much for this mate is a gift to makers everywhere

[@jackflash600]

Always enjoy your videos Neil. I detect a Midlands accent, always makes me smile, I am from Cradley Heath/Dudley area

[@wizrom3046]

That whole project is absolutely NUTS!!! 😯 Wow, spectacular. Every part of it. Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@theexchipmunk]

One thing I do wonder is if one could make the keys on the dial rings movable. Actually, thinking abut it, it would probably be better and more feasable to make them two thinner rings, the inner key ring and and outher letter ring one with slots and the other with keys/pins that lock both into position when slid into each other. When the lock is taken apart they can also be seperated, the dial ring rotated and when putting it back together the position of Key and Symbols will be different. Enabling one to change the code for unlocking the knife. Also a tip for the ball bearings that index the dial rings. When you might want to use a center punch around the hole while pressing the ball bearing down to reduce the diameter of the very top of the hole just enough to stop it from coming out when disassembling the lock. That prevents you from having those small springs and bearings from flying off and getting sucked into the same dimension screws fall into when dropping of the work bench. Seeing how little space there is a screwed or pressed in fitting isn´t realy feasable. Another possibility would be to make up a small curved spring from some spring steel sheet, that has a little tab on one side that can slot into a small hole in the dial ring, as well a a small, shallow slot the other end can slide in feely. With the high point curved up in the middle that indexes into the holes on the other ring. Making the whole part less complex. Although it might be a bit more fiddly to get to work smoothly.

[@mikepaul136]

Incredible seeing such talents come together for this awesome build! I’ve become obsessed with Corin’s tools from Neil’s videos and after using them now myself, they are worth every penny.

[@corinkayaker]

Thanks mate!

[@kevanstreeter2431]

Your mind works in different ways from the normal human. This collaborative project was excellent to watch.

[@PaskMakes]

thank you - Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@richs5422]

Wow, so much work for something so small. That's some intricate knife, amazing!

[@afterthought9]

What an awesome unique object. Oval on the ferrules really finished it off all refined like.

[@lobuzz311]

What an epic project. That came out beautifully. The 3 codes around the dials was a really nice touch.

[@terasrumahdiy5184]

Just want to say, your video never dissapoint me. Hi from 🇮🇩

[@EdGloss]

So excited. My lunch is 50 minutes long tomorrow. Saving this to enjoy with my food.

[@PaskMakes]

Hope you enjoy it Ed! And the food. :)

[@EdGloss]

@PaskMakes I had a very enjoyable lunch. Amazing video. Thank you.

[@ydonl]

From the title, I didn’t expect to like this one. What won me over was seeing that little detent ball working during its test fit. And that blade! We’ll done, all.

[@victorq5907]

Un proyecto a nivel de joyería superior!! Es increíble!! Ojalá pudiese tener uno de esos cuchillos con código. Realmente quedé fascinado 😅

[@Gramarrowsmith]

Magnificent project as always, Neil! I enjoy the longer builds as I can settle into them with a cuppa and a few Ginger Nuts. Better than any movie I've ever watched. Saying that, though, I don't like movies, and I think Roller Ball was the last one I watched when it came out in the 70's!😂😂😂

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Rubbernecker]

Well, you have somehow outdone yourself. Every now and then I finish watching a video and I'm left speechless. This is one of those times.

[@theexchipmunk]

There also is an accidental benefit to the new ring/loop. While initially an accident, with the knub uf the spring on the axis the loop swivels on, there is a much lower chance of it ever being pressed and the knife sleeve slipping out if you forget to lock it before putting it away.

[@theexchipmunk]

This build as a whole is a great project and turned out beautifully. And also a great example that really all tools you actually need to make most of everything are a lathe, a drill, hand tools such as saws and files, a vice, and a torch. Any use of the lathe or other more komplex machinery could have been substituted for one of those tools. I know that myself all too well because of the very limited space I have and having often maufactured really complex parts (For example when needing replacement part for my antique sewing machines) with nothing but scrapmetal, hand tools and a small hobby lathe. As well as time and a lot of patience. But I also find it relaxing. I often find myself using hand tools even if I have a powertool that can do the same thing quicker. There is just something to precisely file a functional part by hand and have it fit and work perfectly. It´s super rewarding. Hell, I on ocassion make stocks for blackpowder weapons. And while I have an angle grinder and a rasping attatchment that could do the rough cutting in minutes, I generally use wood chisles instead. There is a reverence I have for making certain things by hand. Same goes for the historical clothing it sew. They are sewn completely by hand, just like they would have been in the 18th century. :D

[@StefanSalowsky]

As usual, the craftsmen ship is gorgious! I definitely want to see more collabs between you three. Please make that a series.

[@andresilva8444]

Outstanding work, once again. Also, "That's not a knife" missed opportunity, And BOSCO for the code.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

I would much prefer the blade having different designs on each side, but it's nice that we all have different tastes. That is an impressive piece of work, and it was great fun to watch! Congratulations!

[@saschma3543]

This is one of a kind. Wish i could give you and your friends more than only one thumb up. Incredible design and craftsmanship. Hope to see many more of your videos 👍👍👍

[@PaulMcGuinness]

Increadible work. A true artisan 👌

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Paul! :)

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Absolutely blown away by how good this build is! Stunning!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Wow, This kind of project really highlights just how much goes into custom products like this and why they're so expensive, and that's noy including the pattern welded steel blade! But the fact that most of this project could be completed with a proper set of precision hand tools and a good quality center punch, it just makes you appreciate the old ones which were entirely made by hand and file! This is an amazing project, thanks so much for sharing, Wish I could get me one of those kinds of knives, as I do not have near the kind of tools required to make one of these. Cheers!

[@RichardMerrill3Hawk]

So many skills shown by all three of you. Past experience would suggest you are the "file guy!" I've gotten a new love for filing, which I found boring before I watched you file stuff!

[@davidjannsen3861]

Neil all this is very interesting and shows your skllls in so many ways, but can we see a few more Scrapwood Challenges please?

[@_spacegoat_]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. It's nice to see friends working together on something like this. Incredible build, fellas!

[@jimpowell6102]

Wow, just wow. What a project, so much skill and craftsmanship.

[@robertfiorini2061]

Just amazing! as a knife maker it's encouraging me to be way more creative, Thanks Pask for a terrific video. Good On Yer Mate!!!

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

O K Pask when can we expect the teleporter build.😂😂😂👍

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Watching you work is truly inspirational. You really do make me feel like I could do anything. Not this level of anything mind you but you know…. Have a go. Thanks for sharing another amazing project Neil.

[@raelingarr]

This is absolutely incredible! What an amazing tool, and the process and the precision it took was super impressive. Thanks for sharing!

[@SauronsEye]

Not quite at the level of Click Spring but getting into his territory with some of the intricacies with this heirloom piece.