Knife Scales For Jimmy Diresta

I've been a fan of Jimmy Diresta for years. So when I said, "If you ever need a resin handle for anything," at Maker Faire 2019 and he said, "Yeah. OK. We should do a collab."
Well, let's just say I jumped at the chance!
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[@jimmydiresta]

First!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sauceboss8483]

No fair, he had a head start!

[@teksaucee]

22 hours ago we didn't stand a chance lol

[@TestarossaF110]

cheater! :P

[@benzmansl65amg]

😊

[@yugiohRockers12]

how tf?!

[@etopsirhc]

so micarta is a cross between french toast and lasagna, good to know.

[@divine91177]

French toast lasagna sounds futzing fantastic!

[@codename495]

Grease Monkey Diva French toast, sweetened mascarpone cheese and raspberry sauce lasagna. Oy vey.

[@xenontesla122]

@@divine91177 Imagine egg soaked flat bread layered in a pan with butter, cinnamon and syrup, cooked in the oven and topped with fresh fruit.

[@ashley-has-games9811]

All of these replies are making me hungry. I might need to make french toast lasagna tho😂

[@ezradelsman6743]

@@xenontesla122 yes please

[@cactuswithglasses8006]

I love the tone of Peter's voice when he explains how micarta is used for knife handles, like he's blown away that he's doing something the 'right' way for once.

[@adamemac]

*Pro Tip:* If you put that tray of micarta lasagna in the oven on broil for about 5 minutes, you'll get delicious, golden brown crispy edges.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Haha! Thanks for always taking the time to comment! I look forward to them!

[@adamemac]

@@peterbrownwastaken Wow! Thank YOU, Peter! I really appreciate that, man!!

[@thebonedawg2808]

He didn't talk for a whole minute, he's sick or something

[@PointBlank65]

It a little nod to how Diresta makes his videos.

[@caitlingwin5844]

I wish someone would run me a hot bath as often as you spoil your resin

[@lordvader4089]

I wish I had a girl who looks at me the way peter looks at resin. Lol.

[@ozmobozo]

I forgot how women smell because of this quarantine thing

[@jjpg3923]

@@ozmobozo ??????

[@buhbo3250]

@@ozmobozo yeah bro what?????? you aint interacted with a woman at all????? Not to mention they smell exactly like you would + whatever their shampoo and body wash and shit smell like

[@Ten_Thousand_Locusts]

@@buhbo3250 lol yeah as if

[@masterofnone]

"This channel wouldn't exist without Jimmy Diresta." is a sentence many of us say all the time!

[@enhydralutra]

"This channel wouldn't exist without Jimmy Diresta." Yet I've only heard about him from this video despite watching this channel for years. KZbin is weird sometimes.

[@MrTarfu]

Personally I'm not a fan of Diresta at all, it's a real overhyped channel

[@squat224]

@@MrTarfu me neither, it always annoys me (irrationally) that every surface of his shop, home and car has his name on it. He's a great crafter, but he's very pretentious.

[@dcurry7287]

@@squat224 In the early days of KZbin, his clips would get ripped off and shared without credit. It was a "Really? I'm gonna MAKE you give me credit!" idea to stick his name **everywhere**.

[@cadebanks9199]

@@squat224 Some shady people were stealing his videos and reposting them as their own. That's why every shot has his name in it now. No chance of stealing his videos without the viewer knowing the source.

[@lifedragon99]

Oh shit, you haven't heard of him? Then damn i guess he wasn't important to the person who created this channel and makes the videos, and who said he was important.

[@lermanct4486]

I love it. When KZbinrs need something made out of resin for a project they come to the pro, Peter Brown. Good work man as usual.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Wow, thanks!

[@dylanstrubbe9105]

That old mat of yours is historic. You ought to frame it on the wall.

[@mc-sp8zr]

I thought having cleaned it with resin (the peeling) that it was rejuvenated?

[@nicklogan2]

he should dip it and then put it up on the wall

[@dadams106]

@@mc-sp8zr probably was chipped up from so much use

[@kyidyl]

Fun fact: that honeycomb shape is how computer privacy screens work. From head in you can see through it, but from the side you can’t.

[@swindle3561]

I miss the old mat already :')

[@shannabolser9428]

Yeah, I knew who I was watching without looking, when I saw the old mat

[@booty_hunter4207]

@@shannabolser9428 hol up how would you see the mat without looking 🤔

[@thisidwasavailable3382]

I love it when KZbinrs I watch do collabs together! Now if there were some way to make Peter's resin Smarter Every Day...

[@t-bonedoggydog2987]

Love the googly eye!

[@Luvvie90]

It made my laugh when it was on screen. Makes it look like his tool is terrified of being that close to the blade lmao

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Came over from Jimmy's channel to see how you made the knife scale blanks and you do incredible work. Subscribed.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thank you!

[@whatamaroon]

They’re called scales because they can resemble (rather long) fish or lizard scales on some knives, particularly once they’ve been rounded down on the edges to fit the palm.

[@tissuepaper9962]

I'm pretty sure it actually has more to do with "scale" in the sense of a covering or coating (e.g. "mill scale", "lime scale", etc.).

[@THSP31011]

@@tissuepaper9962 That, is an oxide. A more universal definition, from merriam webster, is "a thin coating, layer, or incrustation" this includes both the scales of animals, the scales of a knife, and the scale of an oxide. It's not said on the page, but it seems to be assumed that it is all of a hard material.

[@gerryscully9248]

Thanks , I had no idea what this video was for or what he was on about

[@cgamejewels]

Ohhhh😯😯

[@JTMusicbox]

I’d never heard of Diresta, but I’ll now have to check out his channel as we have him to thank for inspiring your channel!

[@HerrWilhelm403]

Ohh, youre are in hell of a ride. i wish i had never seen his videos and can watch them all again :)) Have fun :D

[@AllenKll]

Never heard of him either... so I;ll take a look too

[@AllenKll]

Okay... skimmed through a few episodes... Not impressed. Does nice work I guess, but there's no hook, nothing bringing me back for more, nothing unique that I can see. His sizzle reel is making a 3x size utility blade? If that's the best he's got, I see no point in subscribing. Also.. The sheer ego on the guy is awe inspiring (not a in a good way) everything has his damned named stenciled on it. Over the top branding, much? I just can't deal with people that self absorbed.

[@dwerg85]

@@AllenKll He's a product maker, not a youtuber for the sake of being a youtuber. So yeah, just like when you buy a new table the brand is on it, so he puts his brand on his stuff.

[@AllenKll]

@@dwerg85 Ah that makes so much sense.. He's not a youtuber. Thanks for explaining. That really shows in the low quality, and poor pacing of his vids. No idea how he got to over a million subs with such substandard content.

[@maeve615]

"it's like the worst French Toast you'll ever have.." OMG, I was laughing so hard my kid came in to check that I was ok .

[@overload666]

I hope Jimmy uses the others down the road too. The Aluminum honey comb looks awesome!

[@Sharpless2]

would look even better if the honeycomb was black. Should give an amazing contrast.

[@norm1124]

I'm still impressed how long you stay so passionated with your workshop. Love it - Stay safe, Stay healthy

[@Ohio_etsu-masu]

I love you so much Peter, for how much of a fan you are just like us ,having idols just like us. While you are yourself such an idol

[@danielstellmon5330]

When you are cutting fire hose you should consider medical shears.

[@TravisFabel]

Industrial paper cutter works great too. Gives nice straight edges as well.

[@mc-sp8zr]

Wiss Shop Shears rock, I use them to cut carpet and many other thicker fabric materials.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Open to suggestions. I have 12 minutes of footage with me struggling though that hose!

[@bruceboggemes9724]

@@peterbrownwastaken It looks like Kevlar. Aircraft Spruce sells coated scissors.

[@kassiefairbanks7008]

@@peterbrownwastaken Gingher knife edge fabric sheers, titanium rotary cutter, or Cutco kitchen sheers would have each made that job a million times easier than a sharp razor.

[@SwitchAndLever]

The firehose looked super cool! Though I too would be questioning whether the resin would stick or not. I wonder what if you ran the firehose through a blender to really break up the fibers and make a very fibrous micarta with coarse fibers all over, but densely packed, would look like.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Wow. That's a good idea! Think Mrs Brown would murder me if I "borrowed" the VitaMix again?

[@SwitchAndLever]

@@peterbrownwastaken why not try to strike up a collaboration with the Will It Blend? people? 😃

[@jack002tuber]

I was thinking hit it with a meat tenderizer

[@douglascampbell9809]

The local wild cat sanctuary uses the old fire hoses to make big cat beds for tigers, lions etc.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

That makes sense! At the San Francisco Zoo, they use them in the lemur exhibits for climbing ropes.

[@TheEllie138]

This is the best thing I've ever learned

[@abdullahsafwat]

If i had resin and these things i wouldn't mind having a full curfew. You are so lucky for having resin and things, and i am so grateful for your efforts to share it with us. I love your creativity and dedication

[@outistynnanyt5153]

I was literally just looking at making resin knife scales, and now I have the perfect method!

[@b_____d]

Love that you're experimenting. 👍👍

[@norm1124]

Great to see you in this hard times. ♥️ From 🇪🇺🇨🇭

[@Panffles]

Never underestimate the happiness a googly eye brings

[@jamiegonderman3821]

Yay for new mat!

[@mattliebenau9083]

Very cool. I’d definitely use those blanks for something. Love the googly eye on the push stick.

[@nancycurtis3230]

Watched the video that you mentioned. Wow. What a beautiful joint effort. The knife is something to admire. Thank you.

[@Oonagh72]

That hose would be so pretty woven into a bag.

[@rbb5129]

There is somewhere that makes bags from fires house j think.

[@gregortheoverland100]

you are a craftsman and an artist and i respect you

[@digitaIgorilla]

Saw Jimmy's video, now I have the bonus to the build story!

[@cara01_x70]

Does anyone else think that the aluminium was rly satisfying when it fit perfectly in the mould BUT YOURE BRITISH AND THE WAY HE SAYS ALOOOOMINUM STRESSES YOU OUT ?!?!?!

[@TheEllie138]

No, but I did have to read this comment 3 times bc I was laughing so hard 😂 But yes, it was so satisfying. Makes me think that maybe he made the mold according to the dimensions instead of just winging it lol

[@AlchemicNeedleworks]

The spelling is actually different here. Aluminum

[@Loveally1000]

Me as a different type of crafter. Why is he cutting cloth with a knife, wouldn't it be easier with scissors.

[@ultraorange1]

On the hose it’s just so thick, the bandanna, habit I guess.

[@RobertLaera]

Awesome! I just watched his video and was wondering when we were going to see this!

[@pablodana1512]

Incredible steady hand for the camera... incredible, indeed

[@ManCrafting]

That’s pretty appropriate. What a great idea. I can’t wait to see the knife when Jimmy finishes it up. Great idea Peter.

[@brandonfoley7519]

Channels like this are seriously under appreciated

[@popcorns6472]

That hat goes amazingly with the colour your eyes.

[@Hubbmade]

Very cool! Diresta is definitely one of the reasons why I am a maker today as well

[@JohnSmithZen]

I love that you put the eyeball on your push stick!

[@TestarossaF110]

great to be able to see what Master Diresta did! also amazing video yet again, thanks!!!

[@michaelhopper9945]

You and Jimmy both are favorites of mine. Good work! I watched his video as well--he put those scales to good use!

[@TheFiveeagles]

scales because they are what truly balances a knife properly.

[@shadowfirekarp]

Those scales are gonna make an awesome knife. Can't wait to see Diresta'vit. Bad jokes aside, Jimmy is probably the one guy who has done or can do anything. The OG of makin.

[@BlacknRedSN95]

i love when youtubers do stuff for other KZbinrs. also love jimmy and you

[@FigmentsMade]

Thank you both for being an inspiration to KZbinrs!

[@MrJunk78]

Old Matts still have something to offer too, ya know!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Haha!!

[@OJBAYLEY]

He's not the only inspirational KZbinr and Maker!

[@PaulMeyette]

I like the others, but I love the Bandana scales. Total embodiment of the DiResta brand. Kudos Kludge!

[@RileyKnifeandTool]

Get a desktop tape dispenser for packing tape with 3" cores. It's so much more convenient, and cheaper in the long run.

[@dongod2786]

That tobogon/beanie was a surprise, but a welcome one. Very hip.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals]

Great video. Fascinating!

[@TheRepoMan360]

Thanks for the video. It's great to see the process.

[@liznolan1589]

I’m loving this! Just what my quarantine needs: Peter Brown

[@victorytothep3]

yes another video!

[@LordHonkInc]

Wow, the bandana one already came out looking great on that knife, and I'm personally really excited to see the honeycomb one.

[@Mango-fy3ot]

I'm a simple woman. I see a new video from Peter, I click.

[@RadBonez]

you really put in work here dude, you're a good man Peter! Keep being awesome!

[@marikaefer]

The googly eye is just precious.

[@manicmaker52]

Awesome job...

[@Zorkz]

2 legends

[@TheDoctorginger]

I love your channel so much. It’s one of my favorites on KZbin

[@PaullaWells]

Super cool!

[@DaBukkit]

I love the googly eye on the table saw pusher

[@allypolson]

Those are so fun

[@danielyeroshalmi7492]

lmao the googly eye on the saw

[@alexisross9343]

It looked so concerned xD

[@monst3rjohn915]

Firehose is typically rated to 300psi. Just if you're wondering

[@techedfireman4981]

Came out great Peter, Zac is a great guy. I gave him some firehose a few years ago when we met up in Vegas. Great work Peter!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Did you really? Did he use it?

[@ednac1626]

I saw that vid, it was amazing, he laminated it and used it for an axe.

[@techedfireman4981]

@@peterbrownwastaken Yes he did he did a test batch and made pen blanks, one of which he turned on his twitch live stream. I bought some of the pen blanks and he surprised me with the pen he turned as well. He did the testing for a couple handle scales for a survival axe he wanted to rehandle.

[@liamr6672]

His knife was sick, and those bandana scales were a really cool idea.

[@datboi6358]

Can you make something out of playing cards in resin? 🃏

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Sure. What would be a good project for that?

[@TheEllie138]

A couple ideas that could be interesting: Cut the suit out of a card and add resin for a stained-glass effect. Make the deck into a blank and make a box. At first I thought it'd be cool if you could fit dice in it, but I'm not sure the dimensions will allow for that😕 Or maybe a mini chess board? I've seen some pretty tiny ones 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mc-sp8zr]

Take out all the suits except for Clubs. Cast them in resin, either shredded or arranged in some cool way. Turn the casting into an actual club and then use it to whack anyone that gets too close to you without a mask on.

[@emilywinslett8284]

@@mc-sp8zr I like this idea best

[@beccae8685]

Could you cast a card tower in resin? Probably really hard but it would be wild. Maybe as a cutting board?

[@krisjc2528]

Finally! 😍

[@jeremiahwilleford2177]

Thanks for the birthday video!!!! XD I love watching your videos!

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers

[@javiercastaneda2555]

I love the shop time stickers Peter, I have mine in a frame 🖼

[@raed4819]

I like the googly eye on the table saw!

[@heyimamaker]

Jimmy DiResta is the father to so many Maker channels 😁

[@gabigese]

When he got out the new mat all I could think was everyone chanting new mat I need off the internet

[@bobknothe393]

Having worked at the Micarta myself, yours is an interesting take. Enjoy your videos.

[@TheLeatherBlacksmith]

Scales are a specific subset of handle blank. Scales go on the sides of a full tang knife. A through tang knife handle, for example, would just be made from a blank.

[@SparkieNeisti]

Just what I needed today :)

[@fthurman]

I always wonder what channels folks who MAKE channels watch - thanks for sharing an inspiration of yours with us! I'd just been wondering if you'd drop another video, so great timing!

[@clydebalcom8252]

I was hoping you and Jimmy would collaborate. This is going to be Wild!!!

[@callumsimpson3995]

oh yeah shop time!!!

[@g-rated3514]

I was worried at first there would be no talking. Had a weird feel to it. Like the chatting you usually do. Makes it feel like I'm working in the shop with ya

[@hathorthecow7146]

But thank goodness he's not as annoying as Nick Zammeti!

[@micah7492]

We use that aluminum honeycomb at work on our water jets. Theres a large surface of it that we can lay material on while the water heads cut it.

[@Th0r2814]

in one of the episodes of forged in fire the contestants were tasked with making a knife blade from pieces of an old fire wagon in the first round. in round two they had to use something else fire related to make the handle and a couple of them cut squares from an old fire hose, dipped them in resin and stacked them onto the tangs of their knives. i thought that was a really neat idea

[@kerielwatson3197]

I've been loving using JR dyes. I'm actually no longer using alcohol inks unless doing Petri dish because JR dyes work so well

[@jbtdmc]

This was such a “Jimmy Diresta Video” especially in the beginning...more ASMR than “narrated” =:0)

[@miatafan]

That opener said it all

[@thecrimsoncardinal]

whoa, I sub to the both of you, cool to see yall collabing

[@thorknives5876]

They are called scales because there is another type of handle that uses a handle blank instead which would be for a hidden tang knife like a puukko, but for full tang you would use 2 thinner scales rather than 1 solid blank. Hoped this helped a little 😁

[@PrincessSixThirteen]

Thank you. This is cool to know.

[@TheEllie138]

I love learning knife facts

[@Harrell423]

When I saw both of yalls name on this video I couldn't click it fast enough.. amazing KZbinrs and gentlemen!

[@carrieon2912]

I love the honeycomb aluminum! It would be so cool made into some sort of honeybee item

[@ZacHiggins]

Those turned out so awesome!! I can't wait to see what Jimmy makes with these, headed there now. Brilliant idea with the bandana too, I love that! Thanks for the shoutout brother =D

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thank you for the Honeycomb! Such a cool material Zac!

[@caitlyn7310]

Wow! The past three months I've been finishing up college then moved on my own then started a new job and haven't had a chance to watch any KZbin. I've missed 3 months worth of Peter brown content! So much to catch up on

[@ChainsawRosary]

Dope.