✔ DiResta Brock Lesnar Tattoo Knife 

That knife design makes my head hurt. I can imagine him looking at the sketch before the tattoo like- Yea, that looks great...

I have no swords to express how cool this is!!!

You make working steel look as easy as wood! Another great project!

I like it the way the video keeps only the crafting audio, not adding those "oh look so cool pop music" it makes it so relaxing

1. I believe Brock Lesnar has expressed some regret about that tattoo and admits to having been wasted when he got it 2. This is pretty clearly a decorative piece, not meant for use in real sword fights, so the bizarre design doesn't mean much 3. The music playing in the background, sounding like the chimpunks really sells this for me

I've watched alot of videos on different craft skills from metal works to wood working to pottery. I have to say that you have amazing talent at what you do. Thanks for sharing.

MR.D..... I wish I was 20 years younger and living near you and you would love to take on an apprentice you are one of the most well-rounded intricate out of the box innovative craftsman of all trades as far as I am concerned! Hands-down..... Keep it up you are becoming my favorite channel on this crazy ass RU-vid Thing..... thanks again...-Q

Great video and great project, Jimmy !!! Now get ready for the WWE bump... they just posted this video on their Facebook page. I smell SUBSCRIBERS !!!

0/10 You didn't shave your arm with it.

This is amazing that's is what I love about jimmy he doesn't stop at just straight edges he curves them and keeps making it better. Love you work keep it up jimmy.

I legitimately feel bad for Brock Lesner for having this tattooed on his body. Great build, though.

don't know if it was intentional but when you showed your watch and the time was flying by it really helped put perspective on how long those cuts take!!

cooler than the tattoo, that's for sure. what a goofy design, i always thought the tattoo was freudian.

Inspiring as always, Jimmy. Thanks for what you do! Don't miss Jimmy and a couple other cool dudes on the Making It podcast. Great listen.

Can't believe that Jimmy made such ugly knife :(

It cracks me up that all these people are commenting on the functionality of the sword! Personally I don't care and I'm sure that there are many other Diresta fans just like me that love seeing Jimmy make something and produce a great video of the process. Jimmy you should make a custom urinal with the names of all the haters engraved on it. Then "write" your name over it. Keep up the awesome work.

Is it a knife with a knuckle for the handle or is it a sword with a knuckle for its handle

Jimmy Diresta you are the man, everything you do is pure gold. It would be cool if you did a colab with Man at Arms or Man at Arms :Reforged

i would die for a diresta tips video about: grinding, forge and a little blacksmithing :3 love your videos

i love how the time pass in your rolex it is amazing! keep the good job man!

I realized after ten minutes that some of the tools sound like dental tools when sped up.

If there is a zombie apocalypes, i would go to these guy and build me a weapon. Great vid btw.

How anyone would find fault with this mans work and skill is shocking, +DiResta is a craftsman of the highest calibre whom has shared his skill and expertise, to see some utter knobs try and critic his work as if anyone is interested or asked for their opinion shows how many know it also are out there. There is nowhere in the video description that asks for comments on workmanship.

Lesnar probably has the coolest and baddest tattoo on the planet with the sword... and that scary back tattoo. My god

I keep expecting him to throw a raw egg on the steel and then splash it around with his bare foot.

He's not only a woodworker but also a multi-talented master builder. Another great DiResta work!!

That was fun. The blade is not the only dangerous part...I bet if that thing fell on your foot it could break a toe.

The thing that still amazes me the most about his work is just how well he can freehand the outlines for things like this.

Maybe AWE Me and Diresta should do a collaboration :3

Nice touch keeping your wristwatch in frame during the sped-up parts.

could we possibly see a game of thrones inspired sword of valerian steel maybe...please

As a professional toolmaker and amateur knife maker, this video was fascinating on multiple levels. Very cool stuff.

what's the point in cleaning the surface with acetone is its freshly cut metal

Best channel on RU-vid! Two words though- Tap-majic (ok so that's kinda only one word) it's great for cutting, horizontal bandsaw, or milling or any other metal to metal cutting process. Love your stuff!

Jimmy, is that Beaumont belt sander new? I've been looking at them. Are you happy with it? Awesome project!!! Douglas

Mr. DIRESTA. I'm totally addicted to your videos!! So much talent!! Thank you for sharing with us. You are AMAZING Sir. :)

You are one hell of a welder but that is one shitty knife design.

love the freehand stuff you put out on your templates, awesome creations, and wicked safety attitude in the shop! jeez, i guess those aren't even templates, they're work pieces**

All that skill and craftsmanship and you epoxy it at the end. you could of done better on that part.

This is one of the definitions of real talent.

That blade deserves a better handle...

Jimmy Diresta you are unbelievable when it's comes to making everything

The noise at 9:35 made me want to die

Amazing work! I woudn't think anyone could make an actual replica of Brock's weird fantasy gladius-meets-knucks thingy, but you did it. Also, I can't be the only one who had to drop the volume because the speeded-up power tools hurt their teeth. The rapid tap-tap-tap of the hammered file sounded really cool, though, like blast beats.

My sword is beautiful, where can I by it from.

It gets right on my nipple ends how talented you are and how easy you make these vids look

hey this guy is pretty dope, whats his name?

Jimmy, I don't know how you know how to do so many things. You are so fun to watch.

that thing would hurt your hand if you swung it all day

Jimmy, thanks for showing your watch while cutting the guard! I've always wondered just how much different parts get sped up in your videos, and that was a really cool and non-intrusive way to see. I wonder if you've done that in the past and I've just never noticed before.... *goes back to watch everything a 5th time*

Nice build! You could of made it in the shape of a penis and it would of looked like the tattoo.

The way u made it and showed us... Just Perfect

Great knife work Jimmy, I however cannot believe that someone with so much money like Brock Lesner would get such a bad tattoo! Lol

jeez this is the coolest channel on youtube... excellent craftsmanship

Why is it all so thick?

That was cool trick to get the contrast on the layout fluid. Gotta remember that

Naow, thet's a knoife...

There's suddenly a lot of cool looks in real life in that particular carved fishbone pattern. The best looking unique blade styling for a good while.

283 People show how jealous they are, most are more than likely just girly men, hoping wishing but will never have the skill, do you all need a tissue.

By the power of Grayskull! I really like the mortise and tenon joint between the handle and guard. Ever think of doing a batch of shivs and knuckle-dusters from odds and ends around the shop? Like when you did bottle openers. I'd watch that.

Pewdiepie acts like a girl and plays video games and makes millions This man WORKS with his bare hands with metal, heat, cuts, blood, etc. There's something wrong

Omg! You are a wrestling fan! That makes me so happy lol hubby watches you all the time, happy to see my hobbies on here too :D

it's a great piece....unfortunately it's a real life version of the worst sword tattoo ever lol.....still great craftsmanship though

Awe! Missed out on the famous Diresta arm hair shave!

I hate having your brand shoved in my face in every shot, only reason I try avoid watching your videos

You are an American treasure! Thank you for never failing to entertain, excite, and inspire me. Everyone has their own story of what they would do if they hit the lottery. Mine, I would pay you a million dollars to come build things for my home. Your works are more than master craftsmen pieces.....they are fine art.

Jimmy Diresta in 21st century: a craftsman in 22nd century: a music artist

Very nice work !!!! I think the watch being in view while using the bandsaw is a nice touch.

Epic as always, Jimmy. Can i recommend that you make a friction folder knife next? I'm sure you would make it a thing of beauty as you always do. Not many around that i would consider as art but I'm sure yours would be. Thanks for your videos man

and I finaly discovered where both of you take that knife design!! I saw it hang in the hell ridder´s belt men!!!! that blade work is so insane, i mean, that a scary knife!

Sometimes when asked why? The answer really is "because". Very cool, and very heavy duty looking.

I've watched lots of knife videos and this is one of my favorites. you have artistic ability and talent that is second to none.

cool this one was posted on my birthday. as always super cool. I like the forge you have, I've seen it in a couple of videos now. keep cranking em up and we'll keep watching

The blade section is gorgeous!

I can't say I like the handle but the guard and the blade look awesome, the blade is almost like knapped flint. Beautiful craftsmanship though as always Jimmy.

Make a hidden gun compartment or a wall case for your blades ,would be awesome to see them organized

watch his watch notice time it takes to make those cuts yes rewatch this takes two views of this video to really appreciate ALPHA BRAVO! good job outstanding .

Awesome stuff as always Jimmy, but I would love seeing you present this Brock himself, and getting his reaction too it.

i would love to see his reaction

I'm not an expert on machining, but notice in every one of such videos that so much metal goes to waste through grinding, cutting etc. I wonder if you could cut the initial handle piece in two and make two of these knives? Educating and entertaining video as always!

Like the use of J B Weld . I had a 68 olds cutlass that I bottomed out in a back country rd in Ky long ago . Busted the oil pan . J B WELD. Patched it and held for a long time. I would be interested in knowing how long it holds that cutlery together. Great video as always .

Hell yeah i remember watching Brock Lesner back when it was still WWF and fun to watch lol You sir continue to impress me with your work

Clearly, the design is meant to look intimidating on the chest of a very large, angry man, and is not meant to be taken seriously as a weapon. Having said that, Jimmy made one hell of a mean-looking tribute to the interesting, if unpractical, design. I'm pretty sure his intentions were to make a real-world version of a tattoo that's pretty famous. Whether you think the tattoo does its job of intimidation, or that it looks ridiculous isn't relevant to the discussion. Jimmy set out to do what he was trying to do - he didn't draw the original design, just made a copy of something that's over-the-top, for the hell of it, and it looks like he had a pretty good time, which in the end, is what fabrication is all about (at least when you're doing it on your own time for your own reasons). Good job, sir! Keep 'em coming!

This guy is an artist , great work .

You never cease to amaze me Jimmy.

Nice one Jimmy. I really dig the texture you put on the blade.

that was a lot of work. loved seeing your approach to making that knife. those watermelons didn't stand a chance.

Reigning Defending Undisputed Heavy Weight Champion of RU-vid DIRESTA !!!

I was amazed at the coolness and work that Jimmy threw into this, right up until that JB Weld kit was broken out and used. lol I don't think that would hold up to serious zombie killing, but for show I guess it'll do. Still love the piece Jimmy, it looks far better in your hands than on his chest. I love the way you put the groves in the blade giving it that 3D look.

One man at arms! Diresta edition. Wicked knife, great work.

The creative side battled the Practical side on this one as evidenced by him actually making a Point on that "Blade".

never thought to see some turn that tattoo into something real that was cool vid!

For the next project, or projects, how about some simple tools? Router plane, marking gauge, panel gauge etc.

That's awesome, Jimmy! Great job. Very unique.

Rare that DiResta works on something that isn't practical and is just for fun!

bummed that there wasnt a righteous pommel and pins. still a great build. loved the texture on the blade.

Diresta Made It Happen! Again! Top-notch craftsmanship brother :)

Beautiful! I love the detail you put into the blade. Just one thing though. Could you have put more detail into the handle and crossguard instead of them being squared off?

The good thing about this comment section is that there's probably 50% fewer comments from knife nerds. Jimmy caused aneurysms to pop in the other half when he mounted the blade to the handle with JB Weld! You've done us all a great service James!

Love to see your watch move real-time with the playback pace and hearing those atvs at your place upstate while you're working through that steel! Cool project!! You should make one of those grapefruit spoons that's part spoon and part serrated knife, with a Diresta twist!