Pathfinder is an excellent tool in Illustrator to build objects in a simple and fast way. In this tutorial, learn how to create a box cutter knife by using geometric forms, the Pathfinder tools, and adding volume and highlights with the use of gradients.

Learn how to zoom into a knife and slow down time as it spins in the air.

Creating convincing vectors can be a daunting task. I will show you how to make wood and metal textures for a vector knife using the Gradient Mesh Tool, layering Gradients, and the Pathfinder Tools.

Learn how to create an army swiss knife from scratch.

Learn how to create a gruesome suicide note complete with all materials, including brushes and fonts.

The knife has been super charged in rel 9. Coupled with N-gons, modeling is now far superior. Watch as 3DKiwi goes through all of the settings and modes.