Making a Ghost Handle for the DIRESTA Skeleton Knife

Our pal Jimmy DiResta is selling a really exciting new skeleton handle knife and he challenged us to customize it. We decided to put our own touch on the knife with some 3D printing, mold making, and resin casting.
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[@jimmydiresta]

Dude!!! love and respect!!!!

[@punishedprops]

You got it Jimmy! =)

[@LincolnWorld]

Jimmy! You are the first maker I started following on youtube many many years ago. Keep being awesome!

[@jimmydiresta]

soooo good!!!! xo

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@samaker4]

I have seen so many knifemakers put handles on knives. It is great to see a mold maker do it. Great build Bill!

[@vladg2193]

awww welp not alucards pistols but its still pretty cool!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@thomashaley3830]

@@vladg2193 man ebony and ivory would be so awesome

[@jimadiah]

I enjoy when youtubers wear each other's merch or mention each other.

[@punishedprops]

We love our fellow makers!

[@jimadiah]

@@punishedprops it definitely makes KZbin feel like am interconnected community.

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Was not ready for the sneaky silicone hahaha

[@punishedprops]

Nobody ever is...

[@dillonjames00]

I had to pause the video and come down here to say how much I loved the "sneaky silicone" gag. Thanks for the laugh today! I needed it!

[@punishedprops]

;) Prop and costume making is all about having fun! We try to help people remember that as often as we can :)

[@WadeWilson_]

I love when my favourite youtube channels colab. I loved the apperances Bill has made over at the modern rogue and that one armour build he did for Jazza

[@punishedprops]

Aww thanks so much!

[@LincolnWorld]

That came out so cool looking! And you didn't cut yourself. I give it 5-stars!

[@punishedprops]

Huzzah! Thanks so much!

[@Brownstone31]

Of all the Diresta knife videos released today yours had to be the first one I watched. Interesting crossover. Love how it turned out.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@DelayedPenalty]

A Punished Props video with DiResta AND Crafsman references?! The perfect KZbin video does exist!

[@punishedprops]

Tah-dah!

[@TheJamesouzts]

Awesome. Would have loved to see a sheath made from the same material.

[@MK_2023.]

I’m so happy you both enjoy The Crafsman’s videos too 😄

[@MrGWillickers]

Probably the thing that warms my heart the most is when Punished Props mentions Crafsman, or when Crafsman mentions Punished Props. I get warm fuzzies all over.

[@punishedprops]

[@markfergerson2145]

I just found The Craftsman recently. The NOLA Bob Ross.

[@hobiesmith9370]

super clean handle. super creative, nice work!

[@RuedigerEtzold]

Definitely the best version i have seen so far.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@williamleepratt7264]

the handle looks excellent, but that sandwich looked EPIC!! :)

[@punishedprops]

It was an *exceptional* sandwich.

[@jeffokrasinski7463]

Makers are makers, love the cosplay/construction crossover! Both of you guys are the best!

[@punishedprops]

Awe, thanks!

[@danno1111]

Handy tip for making the mold box around the blade - just make the closed box first and then jam the knife into it! Perfect knife-shaped hole every time.

[@punishedprops]

Hah!

[@Rick_Makes]

That looks amazing. I'd love to see a matching transparent sheath for it.

[@punishedprops]

Me too!

[@davebauerart]

Looks great!

[@GavinMogan]

I somehow knew the sneaky silicone bit was coming, and still laughed like mad

[@dlightning2510]

Nice work!

[@TheOneAndOnlyTBash]

So cool to see all the different takes on this

[@punishedprops]

Yeah! All the videos are so rad!

[@dfcprops3849]

So good! Great job and lovely looking knife.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@wesallen3926]

That is one heck of a beautiful knife, Great job on that sick ghost handle. 😍🤤

[@createscifi]

love how you maintained the cutout logo - very cool. Always nudging up that bar and inspiring us.

[@punishedprops]

It was too cool to cover!

[@Sendrim]

Hahah!! That silicone gag really caught me off guard! :'D

[@punishedprops]

YES! =D

[@therealpanse]

a testament to the sneakiness...

[@TheTaylorwailer]

Same. It really got me to laugh!

[@montanaboom1]

Very Very nicely done!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@azteclady]

Excellent! Really like how it came out.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@GeekBuildersNet]

This has been my favorite handle build so far!

[@punishedprops]

Awe, thank you!

[@elliotstokes6134]

So cool! Found you via Jimmy's compilation video! SUBSCRIBED!

[@petrpanx]

Good to see you again!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@Sunila_DragonladyCH]

LOL! The sneaky pot of silicone made my day!

[@punishedprops]

Hahaa! Fantastic! =D

[@marktaylor865]

Really looks great.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@BRchef2]

Fantastic job, that looks great. Always love watching your channel and all the creative stuff you make. Happy Thanksgiving, stay strong and be safe!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@punishedprops]

Check out out the tools, materials, and some build pictures on our site: www.punishedprops.com/2020/11/26/diresta-knife-handle/

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video, well done!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@zedd81]

I like how makers are supporting each other. Love the @EvanAndKatelyn shirt!

[@punishedprops]

We love our Maker friends! And this shirt :)

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

That is so cool.. love it.. you did a great job!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

@@punishedprops wow thank you for the comment. You guys are great people.. God bless you both.

[@WiredWorkshop]

Wow sick handle! Can’t wait to get my knife now.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@Justrex01]

Sweeeet badassery! That came out so cool!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!!

[@Craftlngo]

I love that you really called your vacuum chamber _mary poppins_ like some commenter suggested

[@punishedprops]

Our community is way more clever than us. =)

[@wanderlustspirit4607]

I'm at home with covid and these videos help take my mind off feeling sick for a little bit.

[@punishedprops]

Oh no! I hope you bounce back quickly.

[@christopherdubour6662]

Very cool, STILL! I just got my first 3d printer and found your .stl on my hard drive from when you shared it. I forgot about this, it’s so cool. Mold making is also something i want to experiment with. I’m wondering if you’ve had any adhesion issues with the handle slipping off. I think i will file some notches into the metal handle so the epoxy has more of a mechanical connection… if i ever get to do this myself!

[@MrDigitalCypher]

super cool!

[@punishedprops]

thanks! =)

[@ajthecandlechef9191]

Love this! Your creativity on designing the mold boxes and negative space ect is amazing. I got my notebook and learning everything I can. This is awesome. Thank you! PS Using that awesome bad ars blade, to cut your sandwich.... Classic. Literally cackled. hehe

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@rudasill2]

As I guy who loves knives this was a very interesting and cool build and I like the different handle options you came up with

[@punishedprops]

Thanks very much!

[@loucinci3922]

Looks cool.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@-MrFozzy-]

We all loves the crafsmaaaaaaan! And you guys!

[@punishedprops]

Aww thanks!

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

I love the your wearing an E&K shirt! Lovely support! ❣️

[@punishedprops]

Evan and Katelyn are the best!

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

I have that shirt too. They are awesome, and so are you Bill!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Nice job.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you! =)

[@ShaunYouth]

Loved the sneaky silicone bit!! 🤣

[@punishedprops]

It comes out of nowhere!

[@quillclock]

love the shout out to crafts man

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Most videos should have a shout out to the Crafsman

[@punishedprops]

We adore his channel so much

[@audienorman66]

Ok, I'm still in the middle of watching while commenting, but that silicone mold sneaking up on Bill just about made me spit out my lunch! Hilarious!

[@martyclack8782]

Thats awsome.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@rwilcox_71]

Silicone is very sneaky! LOL! Love it!

[@punishedprops]

It's lurking around every corner!

[@RiceFromHell]

i love the crafsman super cool that yall mentioned him

[@punishedprops]

Crafsman is just the best!

[@tannimkyraxx]

that looks amazing. Now yo need to make a sheath out of he same resin to match.

[@johnnyatom6248]

Weitlanar retractor! What a great use!

[@punishedprops]

It's SO handy!

[@makingmapp690]

Hey Bill! The part that you put the handle on is the tang! Happy turkey day!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@geoffreybuaquina1993]

OMG his back again im always waiting

[@punishedprops]

;)

[@AndreyYakimenko]

9:13 WOW! metric system! This is so cool!

[@punishedprops]

I love Metric

[@everetthargis19]

Sick

[@PragmaticMC]

is the video a bit over exposed or is it just my display?

[@WolvGirl15]

nah everything is super bright. Just a little mistake

[@THEShoky]

Yeah its the video. Bill isn't naturally that white. Lol

[@LouieS-PH]

it's over exposed

[@vladg2193]

awww welp not alucards pistols but its still pretty cool!

[@TB7445]

All their recent video are over expose

[@VinnyBagODoughnuts]

Neat trick with the exacto knife! Fantastic-looking handle - great job!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@zachwolf5122]

Crafsman 🤝

[@punishedprops]

Love his channel so much

[@toyfreaks]

The silicone in the degassing chamber really looks like Tetsuo at the end of AKIRA

[@punishedprops]

Omg it totally does

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Wicked design. Awesome job. Hope no one was cut in the making of this movie. Mahalo for sharing!:) 🐒

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@JPWestmas]

I totally didn't think you would would SLA print that handle. . . Then you did!!! Ever try the tougher print resins?

[@punishedprops]

I haven't tried "tough" resin yet.

[@MrDshaw1988]

That was freaking rad! I'd like to see how Bill would make a sheathe for that.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@marguy1388]

woah two accounts I’m subscribed to did their own versions of this knife! Sweet!

[@punishedprops]

That's awesome!

[@ryanf3449]

That’s a good looking shirt, Bill. 🐈‍⬛

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@HavocHounds1988]

When you said soup's done, all I could hear was "job's done" from WCIII lol.

[@chuppoacobra]

@12:43 - Wifes walks by, looks at tv and yells "What in the hell *are you watching???!!!".

[@punishedprops]

HAH

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

The ‘Jimmy Knive’. I could get used to that name 💪

[@punishedprops]

It does sound rather convincing, doesn't it?

[@theonlyweasle1999]

Nice shout-out to TheCrafsman

[@michaelwilwand8036]

Your fancy mold separator is called a Weitlaner and was designed as surgical retractor. Love to see it used elsewhere.

[@punishedprops]

Oh cool, thanks for the info!

[@haydenc2742]

Very AWESOME! How brittle is that handle...will it survive a drop? Such a great knife design and handle...that handle is AMAZING!!!

[@punishedprops]

We actually did a drop test with resin to see how it would fare (part way through this video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGjRm5Ztfcicisk

[@maggiethegoblin8130]

Ooooooooh that knife looks great, good job! On the topic of 3d prints though, have you ever tried using a card scraper instead of sand paper? It works so much better

[@punishedprops]

Yeah it works really well for some applications!

[@keithharper9595]

Silicone is indeed very sneaky! 🤣

[@punishedprops]

You never know where it will strike from next!

[@eamonnduensing6153]

what would be cool is if you did it in your logo colors and marbled the handle and had your logo and Chanel name engraved on the knife if i had one i would do what you did but the diresta logo would be in a crimson blood red and the handle would be that same red but marbled with dark blue, dark grey and black in a ww1-2 trench knife with a knuckle duster with the center removed and showing the diresta logo and adding some metal shavings and pieces of silver, steel, gold, brass, copper, and lead from bullets in the logo and handle also having the blade in a k-bar style with geometric serrations at the base of the blade(also the blade would be a really bold Damascus blade with a high carbon edge.

[@m3rkyj4ck6]

12:55 ima act up

[@elisabethreeves1786]

DUDE! You're wearing Evan&Katelyn merch to do RESIN TIME!

[@punishedprops]

You know it!!

[@goldenboy82]

I was watching I Like to Make Stuff's new video earlier today and he also mentioned that sulfuric Clay can inhibit Silicone from curing. The more you know!!!

[@punishedprops]

Yeah it's important to know what can cause inhibitions!

[@avengervordred]

Awesome knife. Idea; make a giant Stanley style utility knife handle for the Diresta giant razor blade?

[@punishedprops]

Oh that would be neat

[@dolphin64575]

"Silicone is very sneaky." Bill sitting at computer. Me: Are we jumping to 3d modeling or something? *Busts out laughing at the silicone*

[@punishedprops]

It's everywhere!

[@MichaelTotin]

I really don't need another project, but I really do need to make a handle for that knife, and a sheath. Damn you. Maybe I'll get lucky and the knife will be put on back order. :D This will just have to interrupt my plans to turn a kitchen knife into a replica Catspaw dagger.

[@punishedprops]

Looks like he still has plenty in stock at the moment... =)

[@alekszandor]

How about a petition to add "I am" and "ya'll" before and after "Mary Poppins" on the pressure pot?

[@punishedprops]

I like it!

[@jozzepo3465]

I'd love to see how you make a cover in the same way as the handle

[@punishedprops]

A matching cover would be rad!

[@stephencase5160]

That spreader looks like a Weitlaner Retractor surgical tool.

[@punishedprops]

I believe it is!

[@tonyfnd]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dont1301]

Wowee

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for watching!

[@whoahanant]

Gotta watch out for that silicone. Always sneaks up on you. XD

[@punishedprops]

It's everywhere!

[@Onedadbuilds]

Can you know make a sheath that interact ta with the hilt? Either something 3D printed or moulded it a combination of both.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for letting us know you're interested in that build! We have our current schedule worked out, but there could be room for this kind of video in future plans.

[@ronhorne4930]

Resin cast ghost sheath? Ya know to protect the blade and others from damage.

[@punishedprops]

Ooh that would be neat

[@Kami8705]

Could you do the cut out version of the handle on in a solid color, then put it back into the mold that you used here, or a modified one, and put clear over just the lettering? Might not even need the 2nd mold if you're ok with recessed panels of the clear in the handle.

[@punishedprops]

Yeah that might work!

[@stinkyham9050]

Awsome build, makes me want to finish my 5 foot claymore sword from Braveheart I modeled in Fusion but never got around to printing. A tip for resin printer owners, check out the 3D Printing Pro channel. He's got amazing resin support settings that just pull off the print and leave almost no mark (if done correctly), I highly recommend watching his videos.

[@punishedprops]

Can't wait to see it done!

[@hanelyp1]

Something as long and skinny as a claymore would need some kind of reinforcement. Maybe a kite spar or 2 down the length. Which would also be good for aligning the sections of a printed blade.

[@stinkyham9050]

@@hanelyp1 I put three holes down the length of it. One for support and 2 small ones for alignment. I still haven't printed it. Lol.

[@PrimalEdge]

I love it like a day man loves chili, and I do love me some chili!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@TrebleForTheBass]

6:55 lmao

[@vladg2193]

awww welp not alucards pistols but its still pretty cool!

[@punishedprops]

We thought so :)