Forging a Hammer from Hammer Plug Damascus! Part 1

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@MrGoesBoom 2 жыл бұрын

Now that you're back in Montana for awhile I hope we get a couple more Steele VS Stelter vids, maybe one on each of your channels? Those were always fun to watch

@laam999 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, great series, I suggest a chain. Would be interested to see how they'd make something so simple yet complex

@youtubeSuckssNow 2 жыл бұрын

Steele vs stelter vs sam

@harryminack4385 2 жыл бұрын

This time: brick laying

@lordvader4089 2 жыл бұрын

yeah except Will is so much better than Alec that wouldn't be much of a contest.

@Jim_Fries 2 жыл бұрын

Agree to this 100%

@zmasterrahlg 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, Will’s soul shearing “NOOOOO!” always brings back memories.

@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't expect to get this happy seeing you and Will get together again, if only for a little while! You should outsource some more hand sanding to him in the near future, I'm sure he'll love it!

@sfurules 2 жыл бұрын

I do miss their dynamic

@imranditta7404 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking how good it was to see them on camera together again after so long!

@soberhokage7164 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say it's heart warming😂😂

@Drew_lininger 2 жыл бұрын

Will is the best

@boldger13 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching you since you were in that tin-can shed across the pond. You have worked very hard and I love your attitude. Very nice of you to visit your former coworker and friend Will on camera. This will definitely help Will's channel to keep growing.

@jackkuehneman9300 2 жыл бұрын

Those live streams were fun

@mhutchison432 8 ай бұрын

Same Ive been watching since that dirt floor tin can shed haha. Hes came such a long way and what an inspiration. He is the sole reason I took up knife making and now run my own business forging knives all day. There's a lot of amazing blacksmiths out there but Alec has that rare gift that sets him so far apart from the pack.

@Seelenschmiede 2 жыл бұрын

When you are getting a better workshop tour of Will's place on Alec's channel than on Will's own channel 🤣🤣🤣

@leviathan7477 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when you guys do two man forging operations. There’s just something about it that makes you feel good about seeing something done by a team that couldn’t be accomplished alone

@williamjeffersonclinton69 2 жыл бұрын

Been following Will since it was time for him to leave the shop. Always has great material on his channel. Love hearing you guys are gonna reunite the band for a project. Looking forward to it.

@mwokozitaylor2794 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see you re-connect with Will back in the states and Jaime back in the UK when you bounce back and forth. Hopefully, one day you and Sam Fowler the farrier can bury the hatchet and do a reconnect to bring this bring back full circle.

@timschrier903 2 жыл бұрын

They kind of did bury the hatchet, when Alec 1st moved to the US Sam came over to his workshop in England and Alec had him in a video he also gave him some tools and materials

@Verdrangung 2 жыл бұрын

So great to see Will! Really loved that era of collaboration.

@dreadin 2 жыл бұрын

you should subscribe to his channel.

@TheZohan907 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so cool that you’re uploading a bunch again :) if you ever have time for another project or series of videos I would love to see you try and make your own switchblade entirely from scratch. Awesome to see Will again :)

@juttley 2 жыл бұрын

He’d have to do it while in Montana.

@TheZohan907 2 жыл бұрын

@@juttley I thought so too, I’m not sure how long he’s there but I figured I’d comment and maybe he would consider it :)

@robfenwitch7403 2 жыл бұрын

Will does have a channel...

@juttley 2 жыл бұрын

@@robfenwitch7403 i think he’ll be busy with his journeyman qualification for the next while for sure.

@120Livi 2 жыл бұрын

Real bittersweet seeing you and Will together. Reminds me of all the energy back when you just moved to Montana!

@JennyEverywhere 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back in the US, Alec. You've come a long way since you first coined the term "doise" in a video for the loud and annoying production of dust. As you wore your Darth Vader helmet and walked into your grinding room. Glad to have been honored to watch part of that travel.

@mattgraham1983 2 жыл бұрын

😲cheeky Alec... I was waiting for Will to post the finished journeyman knives but really good to see you guys together...

@bendover-ly2bt 2 жыл бұрын

hay alec i just want to thank you in being the one who got me into bladesmithing. its been a struggle over the years and people telling me I cant do it (btw I'm 13) but im now making knives and selling them. so again i thank you .

@wayneneher6362 2 жыл бұрын

Conversational "Ow, that's hot." LOVE your sense of humor and timing, Alec! If you ever get the chance to come to Bellingham, WA, PLEASE come here and visit Hardwoods To Get. 😊

@rickrussell 2 жыл бұрын

Aww. I missed the Steele & Stelter Show. You were great on your own, of course, but you have such great on-screen chemistry.

@saywhatsaywhat1 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see Will again, those knives he turned out were beautiful. He has a great personality and his skill is growing by leaps and bounds. Good on ya mate!

@beermonster1234 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this got me thinking… I’d love to see a comparison of making this with the power hammer vs with a human powered hammer. How much longer would it take? Can you still be as precise and make something as perfect?

@JETWTF 2 жыл бұрын

The end result would be the same, but the method and starting billet would be different. You for sure would not want to start with such a large billet. Start with a flat bar about the size he uses for a knife, upset one end to fatten it up, hot cut on one side of the upset so you can isolate the claw then flatten out the cut with the claw pointing off to the side and the head starts to protrude on the other. Then you start hammering out the handle and you are at the same stage he left the video on but with less steel to work going forward.

@BGSenior 2 жыл бұрын

This might not be exactly what youre looking for, but he has a series of videos where he makes a knife without using any power tools and the way he has to change his technique is really interesting to watch.

@bjornthorgudmundsson2781 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think its humanly possible to make complicated damascus like this without a powerhammer or like three apprentices hitting the metal for you, it takes way too long and the metal powder would oxidize before you finish consolidating the steel properly

@Davey768 2 жыл бұрын

@@bjornthorgudmundsson2781 They've been forging damascus steel for atleast a thousand years..

@bjornthorgudmundsson2781 2 жыл бұрын

@@Davey768 theres a very big difference between forge welding two pieces of steel like a san mai and forging out of powdered steel The more surface area you have to work together into a single whole the faster you have to work before oxidation ruins your weld and powdered steel is nothing but surface area

@seabiscuits 2 жыл бұрын

Love the nod to Will when you talk about stainless foil. Acknowledging those who helped you grow, ultimately grows you further.

@harringtongwin2537 2 жыл бұрын

It was so cool to see will on the channel. sometimes when im bored i re-watch the steele vs stelter series, it always cracks me up they should do on including sam while alecs there.

@samfletcher93 2 жыл бұрын

Will is something else. His attention to detail on his knives is just incredible.

@chitterman 2 жыл бұрын

it was nice seeing you and will together, I have been watching his channel I do miss the two of you together the steltter vs steel episodes but I am glad you separated as we. get to see him and you both build.

@Fabrice1970 2 жыл бұрын

I am really routing for will and truly hope he will obtain the journeyman… May the forge be with him

@mp6756 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when it all started and it doesn't seem that long ago, when a very young man was hammering away in a very modest shop with a leaky roof. Such an impressive journey.

@thomasbrandt6677 2 жыл бұрын

That stainless foil trick is pretty cool

@RadSalacan 2 жыл бұрын

It brings a smile to my face every time they show the clip of Will dumping that power hammer.

@aserta 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a storm went through Will's shop, but it's a good storm. Those knives look (as Alec put it) scrumptious.

@JPsBladeworks 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Will today at bladeshow. He was indeed a happy man.

@Fabrice1970 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see you back working in Montana. I hope you’ll stay several months there and forge some epic knives, swords,…. In my opinion, your best videos were the ones you made in Montana….

@saginawdan 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the Montana videos were the best.👍

@marcdaslama 2 жыл бұрын

Great that you are back in montana. It gives the whole thing a new vibe. looking forward to your new "will and alec" project(s).

@bluedogguy 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Will! Glad you went to see him.

@jimcorbett3764 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see Alec and Will together again! Now finish that hammer!

@danieloldfield1820 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing you and will together on screen the banter and connection is real. Miss him working on the channel but understand he wants to go his own way on builds. Cant wait to see you both collabing again

@Farmer1277 2 жыл бұрын

Now these episodes are refreshing to see. I missed seeing these random forging videos in Montana and you working with another Smith together.

@dalekidd420 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of us have been following Will's journey since he left your shop. Fantastic to watch him gearing up for his Journeyman's test. It's something he SHOULD be able to do easily... we certainly know the quality of his work. My only concern is that he DID kinda rush those knives. I hope he didn't compromise anywhere. It will be really good to see you two doing some stuff together again.

@roBLINDhood 2 жыл бұрын

You have to warn us before showing that tragic clip of wills hammer breaking!! I wasn’t prepared to cry today!

@ZodiakAU 2 жыл бұрын

Something about seeing you and Will together brings me much joy!

@lidvikarn7063 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, any 25 episode series coming soon? Would love to see some sword making again😁

@Merennulli 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you and Will together again. Glad to see his Journeyman set came together looking so nice.

@chadbeardall3660 2 жыл бұрын

"Nicely done! AGHHHAHHA!!"

@frankierzucekjr 2 жыл бұрын

As a framer/carpenter, I'd love to have a framing hammer made by you. Man... it made me so happy to see you two together. I'm so glad you and Will have kept your friendship. I hope to see you guys duel again soon. I watch both of you guys and really enjoy both your channels

@Isaiah-gz4gp 2 жыл бұрын

You and Will together makes me happy

@TheSpartacus23 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a good day, any time you see Will !

@richardrappleyea7307 2 жыл бұрын

Will doesn't even work for Alec anymore but he still advertises for him. That's a good friend

@Tankz87 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for a video of you and Will working on a project together again

@sierrajane7073 Жыл бұрын

8:50 I would absolutely scream my off in excitement if my husband bought me kitchen knives that looked that beautiful! omg! Dang good work! So impressed!

@corycreighton9837 2 жыл бұрын

The project is great, but seeing you and will hangout again is the best!

@willehster9467 2 жыл бұрын

will has that universal look of someone who just went through a fuckin ringer and is satisfied with the results. congrats on becoming officially recognized will! it’s well deserved!

@spuggD 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you and Will together again. Looking forward to some colab projects 👍

@CNC-Time-Lapse 2 жыл бұрын

It was so nice to see you and Will back together for a little while. I would love if you guys could do another collaboration or a Stelter vs Steele video. You guys are THE BEST!

@LegacyFTW 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Will. Reminds me how long I've been watching your channel and how for a time he felt like such a new addition to your videos. You're really expanding your brand and sharing your experience and lifestyle expertise as well as learning from and utilizing the connections you make with the cool folks you incorporate. Much love 💪⚒️

@az99102 2 жыл бұрын

Will!!! I watch Alec and Will religiously, but it’s great to see both of you together again!!!

@andrewgolubiewski3463 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see Alec and Will together again. I've been watching both channels since they split and neither has really made anything on par with the works they created together since the split. They were such a great team. Hoping they partner up some time now that Alec is out of lockdown.

@EmoAdam0312 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see some more current videos!! Been having to dig through the older ones to get that forging fix haha

@philtullis7265 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing you and Will together again even just for one episode. I've been watching Will's channel since he started it and it was cool to watch him finally get to show you his progress.

@jlush444 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you and Will back in the same screen. Looking forward to your colab.

@simony5807 2 жыл бұрын

gets me every time, the Will "NOooOOOOo!!!" hahaha

@JUSTINOURSE 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Will , For the amount of work you did in your shop to produce those beautiful knives. 😳 Just remember you can't get something clean if you don't get something else dirty.Back in the 20th century the old saying was ( A cluttered desk is a sign of genius ) 🖤🔥🖤

@Highlordratick 2 жыл бұрын

It is great watching Master Craftsmen at work.

@stegles 2 жыл бұрын

1:12 I can't believe that you missed such an easy dad joke, having your nickel powder stolen and asking for your nickel back.

@ZorellUnderhood 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you and Will together again. Can't wait to see a colab.

@gregiep 2 жыл бұрын

I was disappointed you didn’t ask Will to hand-sand something for you, but great to see you two in a video again.

@MichaelMaven83 2 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing you two boys back together!!!

@MatthewC9341 2 жыл бұрын

Will we ever see a final video on the electronic forge doors and the series that went with it? 🤔

@CalebOlshefsky 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you're back in Montana! It's fun to see more people in the videos. Love seeing Will again too.

@GlorifiedGremlin Жыл бұрын

That behemoth power hammer is pretty intimidating tbh

@8ank3r 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Will Stelter making an appearance. Love the hammer plug hammer idea.

@ScottRedstone 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed seeing you and Will together again. So much hope he gets his Journeyman designation. Life is good especially for hardworking kind individuals.

@timschrier903 2 жыл бұрын

he just posted on Instagram that he passed so he is now a journeyman bladesmith

@therighteousdom6932 Жыл бұрын

i love watching and seeing how comfortable Will is in front of the camera compared to when he started with Alec. happy to see this duo back in the same video

@rajmonhw 2 жыл бұрын

The dynamic duo is back!

@Az-om8rw 2 жыл бұрын

Latest vids with more workshop have been great. Good to see Will too!

@DigitalPetrol 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's a small thing, but it's really great seeing you forge back in the MT shop and to see you with Will again. Good stuff!

@Y2KNW 2 жыл бұрын

It still hurts to watch that power hammer fall over.

@christianb-130 2 жыл бұрын

Need this duo back…

@sharpboy211 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see the Steele Stelter dynamic again! I'm looking forward to the next build together. Maybe even another Steele vs Stelter 🤔

@brandonrcutler 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you back in the states and hang with Will!

@ggamboa9873 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve wondered when you’re going to visit Will now that youre back in Montana and now its finally here!! This was awesome and got me a little teary eyed. I miss seeing you guys together on camera. ♥️ Good luck to Will on his journeyman test!

@timschrier903 2 жыл бұрын

he passed!

@benfarrimond2098 2 жыл бұрын

Really great to see Will again. I couldn't help but smile all the way through his section! Miss that guy, you two should do some work together again while you're that side of the pond.

@Moreton2 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to see Will makes a guest appearance. I can't wait to see how the hammer turns out.

@yota4004 2 жыл бұрын

good to see you and Will hanging out.

@bestjasond 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you and Will together again. I am a fan of both.

@philtner67 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the channel and better yet, I love seeing your support of other "KZfaqrs" channels by using their products in your shop. The Fireball Tool metal squares are essential for any fab business. Thank you for making awesome videos and can't wait for the next!

@howycwap 2 жыл бұрын

Sam and Will have such similar mannerisms, it's kind of trippy

@pauleford 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Alec. Been watching for years. But it's just not the same as having the Will/Alec synergy on every video.

@bscjake 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alec. After years of watching your videos my wife got me a knife forging class for us to do together. Was with Jaime Lundell from 1st season of Forged in Fire. Ended up with a solid chef-ish knife and a lot more respect for the skills. Had fun doing the wack wack!

@billhatcher2984 2 жыл бұрын

Sam is going to be glad that Alex is back

@ruben1234531 2 жыл бұрын

"nicely done'' *proceedes to drop hammer

@samwebster3373 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Was very enjoyable to watch!

@jayly7453 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys back together, you’ve both come such a long way from when I first started watching your vids.

@aaronmarkstaller 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie loves that “Will-helm” scream

@kimber3865 2 жыл бұрын

Alec is just living his snoop side quests now

@russianredpanda5100 2 жыл бұрын

it never gets any easier hearing wills "NO" as the power hammer falls

@robohippy 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of the Estwing hammers years ago, and gave it away. Wood handles only, and yes, it makes a huge difference on impact loads to your hand, wrist, and forearm if you use it a lot. Same with your forging hammers...