How to Build a Beautiful Cedar Strip Kayak with Kumiko Deck

I was never sure whether I should make another kayak video but many of you asked for it, so here it is. There were a lot of requests for a kumiko deck design so I went for that too.

The video would've been with you a couple of weeks ago but as I was nearing the end of the project I got Covid which delayed thing a little.

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[jcc]

It's not a kayak, it's a masterpiece

[corinkayaker]

Normal human: “to make the Kumiko deck I fired up the CNC Router”
Pask: “to make the kumiko deck I cut and laid out by hand 1.6 million little pieces of wood”
Love your work mate this is the most beautiful think I ever saw!

[KevinGenus]

Functional art. This is absolutely breath taking. Always wondered how people do it, now I know one way.

[linsen]

This is literally one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my life. It's an heirloom quality piece of fine furniture masquerading as a kayak. Incredible work. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[tharemyhopkins]

It's absolutely incredible, Neil - a masterpiece! I got a workout in with the amount of times I just shook my head in disbelief and amazement for the attention to detail. Thank you so much for sharing.

[bshagopian]

Holy cow man! I clicked on this just so I could see the technique for the inlays that you did and you have the patience of a true craftsman. Six whole days on just the Kumiko pattern is insane! Hats off to you sir.

[andrewford]

Everyone else has already said it better than I can, but this is seriously one of the most amazing pieces of craftmanship I've ever seen.

[BigTubz]

"I didn't have a piece of Camphor Laurel long enough, so I planted a new sapling and waited for nature to take its course before continuing with the project"

You're not human Neil. Absolutely beautiful work as per usual. I'll never have the skill to create anything you do but it's a joy to see you create.

[Alfahippie]

I don’t know how much a kayak like this would cost, but it’s a fair price. Amazing work.

[frankkuchenbecker]

Sometimes "most incredible" is not a click bait ! Well done, Sir!

[OctavMandru]

Half way the video I was thinking "this is the most beautiful thing I have seen". Then you started laying the Kumiko...
Honestly, what you did there is God level.

[ericjohn]

Another gorgeous project, Neil. Your patience and attention to detail always impresses me. Thanks.

[budwoodman]

Without a doubt, one of the most incredibly beautiful builds you have ever completed !!! Your skills are absolutely outstanding and NOBODY who sees the final results will believe this is your first attempt at building a canoe. You are a master builder in my opinion.

[aeynosarturii]

Neil Paskin is the purest form of craftsman I can imagine. Talent, vision, creativity, and persistence. Your videos are always interesting, and your work shines like no other. I especially like whenyou point out areas that didn't go as planned, or how you fix things.

I should add, it isnot only woodworkers and artisans who will praise this work. I'd bet a damn fine amount that any kayakers you encounter are going to go nuts when they see that beautiful boat, and then you can tell them that you builts it.

[mustii]

Man this is totally insane, the amount of detail and precision you made this with is incredible, it’s like watching a jeweller or watch maker, well done sir, that was 45 mins of enjoyment

[NickCerione]

Amazing! The amount of patience you have with these projects is astounding. Love the show!

[torbjornahman]

That's a stunning boat! Lovely work.

[kylemilford]

I've occasionally built things with fiberglass. Usually 5+ layers. Never would have imagined a single layer would be completely transparent! This is beautiful

[towerdave]

A masterpiece. The attention to detail is stunning. I’m in total awe of what you’ve achieved.

[robertdobe]

I have never watched a full build from start to finish of anything on YouTube before. This had me absolutely enthralled throughout the process! What an incredibly beautiful piece of bespoke craftsmanship. I am in awe!