Handmade Skeleton Knife

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[@PaskMakes]

As someone asked for the template of the knife, I've uploaded it to my website. I'm sure you wouldn't want to use my design but if you like the profile of the knife then you can use that with your own internal design. Print the knife at 100% size to make a knife the same size as mine or scale it to suit. You can find it here paskmakes.com/plans/

[@zeljkomarinkovic745]

I actually loved the knife profile, thanks

[@hyperhektor7733]

the design would look more consisten if you make the surface of the blade also hollow (mayb add the work PASK on the Blade and the rest on the handle)

[@mountainviews5025]

Really awesome love this knife thumbs up my friends

[@lilycamillewolf8086]

Don't say that, I'll be 50 in July! :)

[@BrassLock]

@@lilycamillewolf8086 Well it's July, so I guess your birthday is around this date. I'm well into my 75th year, and I can reassure you that 50 is *nowhere near* "officially old".

[@Painless61]

Happy birthday ... continue to be successful and, above all, stay healthy

[@jlarts]

You know you need to make a sheath for it now right? 😉

[@fatlacesthedon]

Love how the time lapse makes the jeweler saw look automatic lmao

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Tape on the back of the sandpaper is such a clever idea. Love your videos, I've watched a dozen or so over the last week.

[@joshuadefibaugh3634]

You’re one of the few makers on KZbin that says, “it’s not the best but I’m okay with it,” and I like that a lot. And I love the knife! Make a leather sheath for it?

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Joshua! :)

[@richardgrier4721]

I know from direct experience that you do not start to get old until 70.

[@bobjones9727]

I'm really glad to see you make this piece the old fashion way and not on a CNC machine like a lot of makers are using these day. Anything made on a CNC machine just cannot be called "handmade". Of course if your in production mode for a big profit CNC's are useful. Really nice work here!

[@LyndonBontrager]

Who needs laser cutting when you have Neil? Who needs Netflix when you have Neil? I'm amazed at your level of patience and artistic detail. Thank you for inspiring us all and Happy Birthday!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Lyndon! :)

[@waynesinden]

Happy birthday Neil. Have fun and appreciate your wife for giving you all the time to play in your workshop. All the best from South Africa

[@kpopahjussi6379]

A true artist and master craftsman like yourself is never happy with their finished work. The rest of us stand in awe.

[@IanSmithKSP]

Your sense of proportion is really top notch. That’s something that can’t easily be trained you just have to have the eye for it. I’ve seen a lot of custom knives - an old girlfriend of mine was a high end knife maker and, in the world of tactical knives especially, proportion is probably the most important design element. Your knife is fantastic and I really admire the careful hours you put into it. It’s cool that the KZbin channel has made it possible for you to make money on a project like this. These days craftsmanship this meticulous in the knife world are reserved for a handful of people at the top who have tens of thousands into their equipment and branding. Or to the few, poor, dedicated smiths that do it for the calling. The quiet dignity you experienced when filing and sawing and sanding is heavily underrated and undervalued in the modern age. Chasing that feeling is what my life is about! Kudos!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much for that! I am very lucky that I'm allowed to spend my time doing these kind of projects for a living, I honestly do realise that. I agree entirely that the processes in this project is where the enjoyment of making is, at least for me anyway! :)

[@billiondollardan]

Pask... picks most difficult one for fun. Makes knife. Looks amazing. That's my man!

[@phbrinsden]

Craftsman and artist. And no fancy CNC etc. just very patient handwork. A joy to watch your work. Thank you.

[@hyland1984]

Happy birthday man. For a 30 year old, you have the patience of a monk to do all that filing.

[@thomasverdi2056]

It looks beautiful I love you did it by hand and not with the CNC

[@DicitAmos]

Couldn't agree more. CNC is too techno pumped , it has no soul..

[@nowonmetube]

Consensual non consent? Don't judge me, this is what tumblr has done to me.

[@i.m.peterrific]

Those of us who are still only 49 really can't appreciate how old 50 is! ;) Happy birthday, hope you packed some winter woolies for the southern weather. It's been a bit cool down south lately.

[@trevorbaugh1335]

Showed us the book he's currently listening to, said it was good, and somehow NOT an Audible ad. Favorite youtuber.

[@snupmadra3787]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! My favourite bit about your videos is your patience. You're obviously in flow!

[@martineiselt2118]

You can be sure that the knife is a one of a kind, because hardly anyone is as crazy as you and will do so much work. I like it. very inspiring!

[@IR-nq4qv]

No.., you're not crazy, listening to a good book, one could quickly get in the zone and time is no longer a factor. For something that's only piece, there is a lot more time and effort gone into this knife than something with scales, bolster etc, a lot of intricate work gone into it and it shows. It doesn't matter if you're shoveling sheep manure as long as you are enjoying the task, your work ethic and attitude towards going the extra mile is infectious. Keep up the great videos, I have binged watched all your uploads, found them to be very enjoyable and relaxing. BTW.. Have a great Birthday young man.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy the videos and I totally agree about getting into the zone! :)

[@RedBeardOps]

Damn! You really wanted some punishment taking on this project!

[@rsimiao]

Happy birthday Neil! Enjoy your trip and celebrate, you are not getting old, you are getting experienced.... all the best!

[@JustJimWillDo]

Nice work. I'd've chucked that in the bin halfway through filing the first letter! Happy Birthday, young feller, and enjoy your break in Tassie. I'll give a generalised wave out to the Southern Ocean from Warrnambool.

[@SUPERMAR10312]

Definitely going to make a "KINDNESS" knife with this method.

[@garyhardman8369]

Beautiful job sir. Not sure if I have the patience for the hand filing. Recently, I was faced with the task of filing the inside shapes of an eight-spoke flywheel for a Stirling engine. What I did, was to adapt my cheap scroll saw to accept junior hacksaw blades. I then used strong double-sided tape to stick some emery cloth to the blades and used the contraption as a make-shift die filer. It ran a bit fast, but worked surprisingly well. Love your methods, where you use left-overs and stuff lying around to make worthwhile projects. Happy Birthday. I got to 60 in May. My brain still tells me that I am 18, my body disagrees...

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Gary! That sounds like a great solution! :)

[@samh8073]

I appreciate you doing this by hand and not with a CNC or laser cutter like a lot of other makers would have done, great job!

[@kujiyt6196]

I'm late to the party, but seeing the holes drilled ready for filing really hit the spot for me @2:03. So unique that it could be a design by itself.

[@arthursauret7323]

Being old is a state of mind, you don't have to be old if you don't want to!!

[@BradsWorkbench]

You either a mad man or the most patient one on earth lol great job

[@tonyennis1787]

You've become one of my favorite makers, with Clickspring. I like the interesting projects and calm confidence. You may not know how something is going to turn out but you try, and you don't yell at me.

[@marcusretaken72]

I was hoping you'd choose your maker knife. You've inspired me to dust off my scroll saw and make something. Also.... Happy 50th!!! I hit 47 on the 13th, so I feel you on the "getting older" front. When I visit my 97 year old grandfather, I realize that "young" and "old" are all states of mind. You cannot stop the body from aging, but we can still be young! Cheers!

[@909sickle]

Pask: Hey, Internet, which one should I do? Internet: The Hardest Possible Thing Pask: Oh, right

[@rjamsbury1]

Welcome to the half century club! Lovely knife too 😊

[@120Livi]

You've got a lot more patience than me! Worth it in the end though, looks great

[@benmillar04]

Fantastic job - you are definitely more patient than most. Happy birthday and welcome to Tassie!

[@jarrodhyder3557]

I love you approach to the unknown issues in your project. You give it your best guess and tinker around until you figure it out. Awesome!

[@stokkelandsmia1631]

your NOT getting old sir .. your getting experienced :) nice work sir as always...

[@singJJBplay]

Wow, she's a beaut! Happy Birthday and wishes for many more! 50 isn't old, I'm only a few years off from there myself. :D

[@P1iMaster]

Happy Birthday and welcome to the Chapter "Now it´s getting even better" of your life! Greetz from Germany and thank you - your projects are highly appreciated!

[@Curtis-Randall]

I enjoy watching your videos just as much as I enjoy hearing you talk. You have such a great voice! I think you bring a unique creative perspective to the world. Thanks for everything you are doing, it’s top quality

[@adg1017]

The book you were listening to made me think of the History of Rome and History of Byzantium podcasts. They’re incredible! Many, many hours of enjoyment. They discuss the steppe tribes frequently. Fascinating bit of history!

[@benjaminscottmorris4474]

Good to see someone doing it by hand and not using CNC etc.

[@jessjulian9458]

Amazing. You are the king of patience. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@LostWhits]

It's almost like you needed a swing out seat on your bench. Awesome job mate, I even thought it looked pretty awesome before you bought out the jeweller's saw. Engraved lines, and the holes would look pretty cool also.

[@peternewman9713]

Happy birthday, Neil. I really enjoyed this video, but I think I'll pass on making one myself! You'll love Tassie!

[@adrianusslootjes7248]

"The patience of Job" A beautiful piece. Happy Birthday.

[@toucanproductions2935]

I admire the level of patience and persistence for this particular project.

[@osz.winkelmann]

Wonderful. I also love this kind of work that although time consuming requires less concentration than patience and skill. Congratulations on your work and birthday.

[@NRCarrillo]

You make it look so fun and easy despite it's tedious nature. Great work!

[@georgeerasmus7051]

Patience of a saint.

[@michaelpeirce641]

Another quality product out of the Pask Shop, and happy 50th Neil! Enjoy Tazzy. Ps take your woolies lol

[@ThoughtfulBiped]

First and foremost, the best of health and happiness to you and yours on your 50th trip around the Sun. As a maker I know there is always a tendency to think/know you could have a done a better job. That is what drives improvement and it is a great trait in the realm of creativity. But, man! You can sure make a ton of cool things and regardless of how complex it may actually be, you do such a good job of making it all seem straight forward and attainable. Thanks for everything you have done and continue to do. Pure genius!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Chris! :)

[@Sludgepump]

Happy birthday... you youngster, you! Beautiful little knife. Really enjoyed watching that.

[@geoffreysecomb5305]

Great work Neil, and such patient attention to detail. Glad the saw worked out. Happy Birthday you youngster.

[@jimmytvfclassic]

Happy Birthday Pask!! one doesn't get old, it gets wiser!

[@thelmabirt7626]

Love the knife design. My 15 year old son and his Dad (my hubby) make knives. Will j have to show them this design! Welcome to Club 50! Just hit mine end of June. We aren't getting old, just wiser! Have a great holiday.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Thelma! :)

[@sapelesteve]

Very nice work by someone who admits to being "a little odd"! Happy Birthday Pask & enjoy your vacation in Tasmania, just watch out for that Devil over there................ :)

[@eizzle78]

You should qualify for sainthood as patient as you are! Beautiful knife and happy birthday!

[@RB-xc9vh]

You are so crazy for doing all that filing and so amazing at the same time. What a project. Unbelievable. Happy birthday, man!

[@forzapaq]

Amazing patience and skill. The knife looks beautiful. Respect to you for what must have taken hours and hours.....one slip with that angle grinder could have been interesting 👍

[@juanvicenteruiz4669]

Espectacular. Y felicidades por los 50. Nos vemos en el próximo. Un abrazo

[@AtticusDraco]

Happy Birthday, Neil! Welcome to the 'Old Club'! :)

[@JohnWilliams-hn3wn]

When I think of hand made this is what I think about. You are a bit more patient than i am. Great job!

[@MichaelKieweg]

I never have the patience for something like this. So, I'm glad you did it and I can enyoy the video. Happy Birthday, young man!

[@WCaiapo]

Congratulations on your 50th birthday. I'm a fan of your work. Have a long life, full of health and happiness. Wesley Caiapo, from Brazil.

[@patrickhotra9241]

I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. If you have not seen it, Knew Concepts makes fret and coping saws with a unique tensioning device. It's possible to put so much tension on the blade that you can snap it, but you can also tension it so that there is very little flex.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Patrick! I'll check those saws out! :)

[@user-uc6ig6bj3d]

Потрясающее терпение ! С Днем Рождения , крепкого здоровья и новых творческих проектов !

[@Smallathe]

Happy birthday mate!! I'll be 50 in January - sucks, doesn't it??? Yet we have done quite a bit and had lot's of fun - and yet more to come! :) Keep up the wonderful work. It's a joy to see your work. So let me bless you with many wonderful and creative years ahead. Have fun! Saar

[@ClipperDays]

Maturing, not getting old. I am a little more "mature" than you and would like to mature quite a few more years. Great job on the knife. You're giving me ideas.

[@thiemofischer2230]

So much dedication and patience. A virtue and great example the new generation can model itself on. And really nice craftsmanship as well. Well done sir.

[@carloszarate2293]

Happy Birthday. Been waiting for the video. Awesome knife. Absolutely love it.

[@lorenzocolombo1646]

Nah, you're not getting old, you are getting better and more expert! Happy bday :)

[@negotiableaffections]

Many happy returns Neil. Beautiful knife - extraordinary patience!

[@christofix]

First of all, congratulations on your 50th birthday. Second, respect for all the patience you have put into this project. you have a creative brain and the result is amazing.

[@daniellevos5743]

Happy birthday! I hope all our positive reactions on your wonderful work and your great channel feel like a birthday present. Because every time you upload your video it feels like a present for me and I know for sure for many all around the world!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Danielle! :)

[@papasteve215]

Really nice knife. I think I would leave the P and A as they are. Good job.

[@pjakpjak7000]

That was surprisingly satisfying to watch. Especially the jewelers saw time lapse.

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Hope you have a fantastic time in Tassie, don't forget you winter woolies! 😋 🎉Happy Birthday, mate.🎉 Schmicko build. 👍

[@danielbaggenstos7675]

Happy Birthday! I am 51 and my daughter gave me a card, it says "you are not old, just a little longer young". I go with that!

[@RedBairnMedia]

Many happy returns sir, you're looking good on it! Beautiful work on the knife and I absolutely love the letter work on the handle.

[@minosaresliest1052]

Happy birthday, I love ur videos. Even if I can't build all of them, there are nice ideas I will follow on. 50 Years aren't that old. And even if u get older, u will get much more experience. Have a nice day, greetings from Ostfriesland (Germany)

[@Ebikelover]

You sir have an amazing amount of patience, another great project love the knife and Happy Birthday Mate !!

[@StanCrafted]

First things first, mate. Happy Birthday! I'll be joining you in the 50 club next month. Hope the your second 50 are as good as your first. Now, to the knife, she's a beaut! Really like that one, Neil.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much mate! You have a great birthday too! :)

[@DanMaker]

This looks like a project better addressed with an EDM. Bravo for the patience and perseverance to carry through with hand tools!

[@matthewallen5994]

The hardwork, dedication and patience it took for this project is overwhelming! Amazing work I love every single one of your videos! Thank You for all the hard work that you put into making these videos! #PaskMakes

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@markforrestsm]

"am officially getting old!".... 😂🤣 Great project Neil!

[@FishersShop]

Wonderful job, Neil! The knife looks fantastic! Happy birthday too!

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Awesome! Those kinds of tasks (including sanding) are perfect for soaking in an audiobook. Thanks for sharing

[@baska1712]

Happy birthday, just don’t decide to stop filming these awesome projects for birthday wish 😋🥳

[@zarouszz]

Happy 50th! Bring back some pictures? Jewelers saws are so useful.

[@ErieShoresRodShop]

Awesome job! This would look even cooler with some colored resin in the holes between the letters.

[@Mcphilsmith]

Fantastic knife. Happy Birthday, Neil.

[@elund408]

Inside every 50 year old is a 20 year old wondering what happened. Happy Birthday. great knife, your far braver than I am doing your first freehand grind on a knife you put all those hours into before grinding it.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Eric! I can tell you I was very nervous! :)

[@niemandson7746]

incredible work - I never thought that you could do it without a CNC. Your actions and patience are truly an inspiration to me! Thank you very much🙏 Happy Birthday 🥳

[@solonroland]

Happy birthday sir, I been watching a lot in KZbin regarding steel worker, wood worker, but you sir have it all, you are such a versatile person, you encounter some challenges in your video but you show how to handle and fixed the situation very professional, ggodluck

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Roland! :)

[@atherton46]

That was amazing can't believe how patient you were filing those letters an excellent job, so skilful well done

[@ivanlitvinov6823]

Happy birthday, health, happiness and riches to you! Thanks for all the beautiful videos, I'm always looking forward for the next one.

[@cliveoldfield9904]

Great project and great video as always,one of my favourite YT channels, happy 50th mate!! Enjoy celebrations!!

[@nothankyou5524]

Now, I think this is going to be something to me worth watching. On my next break, it will be first up, and as always, anyone helping me through my studies has all ads run and clicked on. It's the least I can do, as long as you always come across as a stand up person. Like, subscribed, back to my stuff, and best of luck to you. Thank you. for this.