MAKING A SHAMSHIR SCIMITAR!!! Part 1

[@jacobeaton4042]

I’m getting serious nostalgia because I haven’t seen a long series in this shop in YEARS! Make this series as long as you want Alec, we’ll watch it all

[@grimmcquade]

The longer the better.

[@reidjaffer4737]

this

[@MikeHarris1984]

I miss the ongoing joke of, "welcome to part 33 of this 96 part series of making a stick of Damascus! A 79 part series up next for making a pocket knife out of it!" Lol.

[@Matthew10950]

Putting in my agreement. I will watch all 96 parts of this series. Then I will binge watch it all again in the future.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

its not the same if will isnt cutting his hands to pieces in the grinding room

[@CourtneyVarner]

"turns out I don't like heat and sparks hitting me in my face" Alec has forsaken the old ways. "it's been a while since we've had a 27 part series" Oh nevermind, there it is.

[@Imurai]

"Subscribe to see what problems develop during this project." I think the old workshop brought back memories of old...

[@ACat1255]

He used to have that shaded face shield back in the pre-USA days.

[@blakeS819]

Yeah sparks and hot metal in your face isnt fun at al,l i feel this

[@stumpy990]

"Forges test piece", forsaken the old ways again

[@nimajnebkingofsausage4744]

Hopefully part one of 20. Like the good old days.

[@sabinepeter4150]

YES PLEASE

[@valderhide1674]

Alec: "So, the tang broke on this beautiful sword. SO WELCOME TO PART 37"

[@AllanDeal]

@@valderhide1674 😂

[@l-i-am]

Part 3: onto the next project

[@klaasvaak4803]

Honestly super exited to see a long forging process again.

[@oliverworley5162]

I think this is Jamie's best editing yet. I've been doing editing for a few months now and it's time consuming and difficult. He's got some serious talent and makes the most amazing pieces. Alec make art from steel, Jamie makes art from media, reminds me of the editing of wyrmwood

[@koretechx1]

Yes! Been waiting for another full blown project all year! That pattern looks incredible already. Awesome to see Alec going back to the kind of build challenges that for so many of us to subscribe in the first place!

[@arashrkarimi]

Cool project Alec. I am actually Persian and we literally call sword “Shamshir (شمشیر)”

[@gusser2121]

A tiger's tail!

[@maniteymory6628]

​​@@gusser2121Shamshir in parsi means lion's nail

[@omgitsjesus4505]

Alec, you've been pottering around with these side quests too long...glad to see you back on the Main Story!

[@blazingeek]

I quite liked the short series with his father! I would not mind some of those mixed in.

[@jacobeaton4042]

Me when I play the Witcher games…spends 40 hours on side missions and exploring and 20 hours on main story missions lol

[@jimbarbwe1985]

@@blazingeek yep PaPa Steele needs his own show, he is like our Ron Swanson, an English Ron, A Ronald, if you will. He has far far too much knowledge that is unfortunately, extremely finite with less and less people looking for an apprenticeship where you could work under what I would call "a good old boy" who not only has a brain packed with the knowledge of many a man before who each have added the results of the rights and wrongs from 1000's of jobs and projects, they have a lived a life and made their way and usually don't have anything to prove, a byproduct of this also means because they have had to deal with many people with different abilities to learn and can explain how to do something as if you were a child but never make you feel like a child.

[@Nick_Slavik]

Yes! I couldn't agree more with this! Side questing is all nice and well, but you gotta get back to the main story eventually. Why delay the inevitable?

[@rettericb.4033]

All of it is his main story not just this. All of it is mixed with one offs and some to never be revisited again, learning new things for the sake of learning or just to try have the biggest effects in life and can be the most impactful. Glad to see him doing so many new things since most don't and I'm glad to see these so-called side quests and to be a part of it even if it's for the views.

[@simcoespring]

I miss your 27 part series! Welcome back to the madness Alec

[@TomRemer]

no way is the viking sword three years ago. Dang, it feels like three months ago. Seems like I´ve been watching you a little while already.

[@floatingcrispbag7842]

Same bro

[@Krekkertje]

Paused to write the same comment. You beat me to it.

[@fakjbf3129]

If you had asked me yesterday I would have said it was last year, man time really flies

[@1Jamesinator]

This is exactly what I was thinking. I thought I've only been subbed for maybe 2 years right? Apparently it's been too much fun.

[@melekcam1394]

No This is yeni çeri sword

[@jackharveysaunders1125]

The mention of woots Damascus/crucible Damascus is going to make good ol Shad a very happy man

[@timdevries5824]

At least he admits it

[@ImCassy]

So stoked that this is starting. These are my favs - it is what got me into Alec Steele in the first place.

[@jaychristensen3635]

I love how when Alec was always making hugely long project series, everyone always gave him a hard time, but now that he hasn't done one in a while, everyone's like "man I've missed this!!" 🤣 That said, man I've missed this! Woohoo!

[@taitano12]

Eh, it's not like we didn't LIKE the long run projects, we were just poking fun.

[@grimmcquade]

100% on board with the long series, the one offs are fine, but i don't enjoy them nearly as much. Nor do they help with my insomnia at one AM like a 20 part series does.

[@codybates2419]

I'm glad to see this build start. Builds like this are definitely missed

[@120Livi]

this feels like a return to normal programming. hopefully Alec's got the spark back that I think has been missing for a little while

[@bochapman1058]

I don't think he ever lost his "spark" he's been setting up an entire second studio half was across the worlds it takes time and money to get that done for us.

[@evoldous]

I appreciate the amount of energy and creativity you put into your sponsorship segments.

[@ngballard]

Back to actual smithing and forge-welding montages, good stuff!

[@alfiemillersharp]

Alec, this is the best plug by far I have seen on your channel (to be fair, I haven't seen much). You're like the perfect mix of Hacksmith Industries practicality and Colin Furze craziness, and the edits are amazing.

[@thejoetandy]

Angle cut/weld a steel pipe into a similar curve, and you can make a significantly smaller quenching tank.

[@maximilianbondi6297]

Good idea

[@Masterman2020]

That's not really actually helpful as he will have to sort of lever it in there in order to get the blade in it

[@2Axiom]

big brain

[@mrkiky]

@@Masterman2020 Yep, seems like there's too big of a risk of just hitting the tank and maybe bending the blade before it's cool.

[@jiffycomer3673]

I miss the long builds. One episode builds don’t leave u on edge for the next instalment. Take your time and do us all proud !

[@teeveegee8843]

Can't wait to see Alec make 3 versions of that guard.

[@donw183]

Your enthusiasm, plus the sounds of the shop, and why I watch this. Ohmygoodness, I needed this tonight.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Love to see you do a project with Matt Easton from Scholargladitoria giving some insight into the design.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad to see the long builds making a return. I love to see the in depth way intricate things are built. I love learning new things. Keep up the good work Alec. We are all learning and struggling together. Its what makes being a maker fun.

[@randyphillips8803]

I am only one minute in and I'd like to say, welcome back! I do hope this return to what made me follow you is going to become the norm once again. You've never disappointed, but seeing blacksmithing and the details of the actual work IS what I like to watch. Cheers!

[@RobanyBigjobz]

Big, multipart project? Now that's a proper Alec Steele video! Very welcome to see this style come back to the channel.

[@MarekTabi]

Another inspirative project for me 😁Thanks Alec 😁👍

[@TheEllie138]

This is by far the best sponsor ad I've ever seen 100/10 for the pups

[@John_tobeck]

I would love to see a series of videos talking about how your business actually works

[@ricardofranzen]

Cool to see Alec constantly pushing his abilities to reach higher levels. Trying to forge the blade closer to it's final shape it's a real challenge.

[@alexparadi522]

So excited to see a big project again! Mostly looking forward to hearing about all the challenges you have and how you overcome them. Speaking of... can't wait for the next small-motor video.

[@crow2535]

YES! FINALLY! BACK TO THE OLD DAYS WITH 56 A PART SERIES!!!!!

[@JessWLStuart]

I'm soooooooo looking forward to when Alec creates a sword from the wootz Damascus steel which has become available due to the work of Verhoeven and Pendray!

[@bendillner32]

So glad to see you back to the long form projects! Doesn’t matter what video you drop! I’ll always watch to see you do magic with steel and heat! Thanks for the hard work!

[@aaronna1123]

what about bending a pipe to the general curvature to quench it? less volume to worry about then.

[@ck9199]

I'm glad you are getting back to the big projects. I enjoy learning about the whole process rather than a quick video with little explanations

[@oliverworley5162]

I get the feeling shadiversity had some influence on his clarification on Damascus...

[@Philxia66]

Finally another super long sword build series I can binge watch. Keep 'em coming Alec!

[@bryan34wable]

I’m guessing the scooter with the wrong engine and way to short of a wheel base 😂 is on hold for some actual black smithing. Nice.

[@dcallan812]

Yes and a look a some well designed scooters.

[@digitaIgorilla]

@@CheesedCheese or 2

[@ThistleForge]

You must be new here. Alec does other projects aswell such as when he made his own downhill mountain bike

[@bryan34wable]

@@ThistleForge wrong. I’ve been around a while. I subbed back when he was in his small England workshop. The comment was more along the lines of I’m happy we are getting to see some tough forging and blade making skills. Yes the mountain bike was also cool. So take your “must be new” crap somewhere else.

[@dcallan812]

​@@bryan34wableIts funny to think of the Barker street forge with the rain dripping through the roof He has moved on a lot from there. He did a live feed at least once a week and ripped a great big hole in his jeans (just before he started a stream) right round one leg and taped it shut. 🤣🤣

[@williamcunha9136]

Alec, you take your time, I personally enjoy the victories & the lessons learned in all the episodes that you & Jamie create. That is why your over 2,3 million subscribers. Keep Up the Good Work!

[@kurtisspeer3202]

I don't know what you're paying Jaime, but I think he needs a raise.

[@AlphaWolfieK]

Alec, I started watching your videos a couple of years ago. I never imagined I could become a blacksmith but you inspired me to try. I made my first twisted handle dagger over the weekend. It came out great! Thanks for being an inspiration to people everywhere!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Stay tuned: we're likely to screw it up at some point. Gotta love Alex's humility.

[@avyayirde8554]

Finally!!!! We've all been waiting for a 30 part series. The pattern is looking beautiful!

[@SigurdStormhand]

I know everybody loves pattern-welded steel, but am I the only one who wants to see Alec welding high-carbon steel edges onto his blades?

[@catalyst1011]

Its already high carbon steel...

[@SigurdStormhand]

@@catalyst1011 It's not a monosteel edge, the edge is made up of different grades of steel. The joins between types of steel are weak points in the edge similar to any other impurity.

[@catalyst1011]

@@SigurdStormhand Sure, but you didnt say monosteel, you said high carbon. I was not wrong, you were vague

[@SigurdStormhand]

@@catalyst1011 Oh come on, everybody else knew exactly what I meant. If you want to get super-pedantic, some of the steel in modern "Damascus" blades has a lower steel content than other parts, which was my point. I said "high carbon steel edge", which is the same as saying "monosteel edge" in this context. Also, I can't believe I'm having to defend this.

[@catalyst1011]

@@SigurdStormhand some of the steel has a lower steel content? What? Also welcome to the internet

[@patbeaudet]

I'm quite new to the channel so it's the first time I'm watching a long series as it is being made. Can't wait for part 2!

[@dhruvadamle7627]

Let's go!!!. Finally an Indian Weapon. I clicked faster than speed of my internet

[@aforartblm1085]

India?indias used it but it is a nuslim sword if u don't beleive it then read this from google In the 7th century, scimitars first appeared among the Turko- Mongol nomads of Central Asia. A notable exception was the sickle- sword of ancient Egypt, which appeared to be an outgrowth of a battle axe rather than a true sword

[@customcutters]

@@aforartblm1085 nuslim? if you mean muslim your wrong, it was made in areas where muslims and christians existed. made by both and also wasnt a religious item, used by more indians than any other place so yeah its safe to call it indian in this form

[@sreeharsha1828]

@@aforartblm1085 Where would the Muslims get the wootz steel required to make these scimitars? Shamshir is nothing but an imported Indian blade made of Indian wootz steel with Indian metallurgy fitted with a fancy handle of the shape that Muslims liked.

[@dhruvadamle7627]

@@aforartblm1085 anywhoo it was used the most by Indians right? Why not just call it Indian like the UK has made its national dish Chicken tikka masala why? Because they eat it even more than Indians do. Thank you for educating me ✌🏻

[@Armand79th]

@@dhruvadamle7627 Absolutely incorrect and baseless assertion.

[@literate-aside]

I used to give you a lot of crap for obscenely long series, but this is how you do it; mixed in, not constantly. Excited for it.

[@Jhaiisiin]

Alec Steele, after being a blacksmith for years, and being on youtube showing his work for years, has finally just now come to the conclusion that he doesn't like sparks and hot steel on his face. Better late than never?

[@cocodojo]

He's probably tired of tripping the metal detector at the airports and having to explain why he's basically got an Ironman face under his regular everyday "people" face.

[@kylebernard7755]

We do tease you about the huge multiple parts but that's what a lot of us are here for, you doing what you do best... Glad to see this return personally.

[@peacockmoss1491]

He said wednesday, this is wednesday, can't wait for the sapphires

[@Duane_Grabert]

Ooh. My birthstone.

[@ForgeEmbersandReliqua]

I'm glad you've seen the light and decided to make a project where we can watch you improve and learn ourselves along the way.

[@kenmaira]

I've gotta ask - is Yogo as soft as he looks? I feel like he needs tons and tons of cuddles...

[@Mystayk]

She

[@ardenchristophercapadocia7056]

It's so fun and unique how excited everyone is about the mistakes and learnings along the way in your projects which pretty much is the identity of your channel. And by that I meant it as a positive and loads of fun to watch.

[@1125Cobra]

when the lad said we did viking sword 3 years ago (its been that long ) O.O

[@killingbeeze007]

Awesome to see Alec supporting other KZbinrs by wearing their merch!

[@MrGoesBoom]

Wait, since Will is off on his own now, who will break the blade mid project now?

[@alexparadi522]

More importantly - who is doing all the hand sanding?

[@MrGoesBoom]

@@alexparadi522 right?

[@d3lsl0w]

​@@alexparadi522 Will. As part of his agreement with starting a channel with a small portion of Alec's followers, Will has agreed to hand sand all projects ad infinitum. They're both in Montana, so close enough. =)

[@alexparadi522]

@@d3lsl0w Alec's been back in England for much of the pandemic. So poor Will is going to be in breach of his hand-sanding contract... :)

[@cypherfunc]

Alec's one-offs and short series (especially during the time with Will) are generally excellent, but it's the long series on masterpiece-level items that make this channel truly great. Can't believe it's been so long since the viking sword!

[@user-rn8wh2xu1q]

The quality of the work and the editing is simply a masterpiece. Honestly I could watch it all day.

[@eetukuru787]

YES! THIS IS THE CONTENT I SUBSCRIBED FOR!!! LONG, METICULOUS, ELABORATE AND DETAILED, MULTI-EPISODAL KNIFE/SWORD BUILDS!!!

[@demolition3612]

30 part series!... Long have I waited, here in the dark, for the light, of Alec steel, and his next 20 part series

[@sirpiken]

@3:35 lol someone saw Shad's video on Damascus steel. Bravo for taking the constructive criticism so well Alec.

[@MichaelMaven83]

So happy for a 27 (or 50) part Series!!!!! Yay! ALL THE GEMS!!!

[@MaThista91]

The amount of cuts and sync to the music in each video is insane! props on the edit

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Sorry to hear you're stuck in the U.K. (at least you've got family with you). Glad to see it's not stopping you from doing what you love. Super excited that you're finally doing a sword project again. Can't wait for the next video and the 20 videos after that. I always liked your long series, watching you make mistakes and learn from them and end up with a beautiful piece of art at the end.

[@RemingtonST]

THESE LONG SERIES ARE WHAT HAVE BEEN MISSING FROM MY LIFE

[@stinkopung2914]

Jamie with them perfect edits. I have really missed these long projects. Cant wait for the fail 15 episodes deep so we can get even more content.

[@UnderfundedScientist]

Jaimie got some really amazing shots . Mad props

[@conoroleary1415]

I can't describe how much I missed you forging out sword blades, love the new series!

[@blastoledo7488]

Yes! going back to the basics! so happy you're posting blacksmithing content again.

[@afg122602]

love the multi part series. i actually subscribed because of the "setting up a new shop" series. cant wait for parts 2 through 30!

[@DarkAeroInc]

I don't know why, but really enjoy the history on these blades. I mean, the work creating them is always fascinating as well! :)

[@KeksSektor]

Kinda nostalgic here. Loved the old multi-part project videos. I liked the elaboration on the decision-making of the viking sword project the best. Anyone else who would like this kind of "long" detailed videos back?

[@zithrax101]

Yeay! I'm totally looking forward to seeing how beautiful this project will be. Bring on the 20+ part series!

[@FiggytheFigTree]

I'm so excited to see Alec make the historical sword of my country. I've been waiting for this for so long thank you.

[@christopherhynum2020]

I love the long builds and it's what hooked me to the channel. Especially the 1 million layer katana.

[@danhunik7949]

Nice to see the old Alec back in action. I missed his enthusiasm and joy at the forge.

[@jesseadler3431]

Nice to see larger creators wearing merch from "smaller" ones. I like that Tyler Bell shirt!

[@hasans4251]

Alec please please please make a Sheath too!! With ornaments and engravings and all that good stuff you are great at! 😃😃😃

[@morganweast4228]

Thank you for starting this project. I like that you include your " minor setbacks " thanks again. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@gabrielcairns7050]

Yes! I love the long series! Hit us with the inlay and setting. I'm very excited to see this come together over the next few (or many) weeks

[@timkirk3736]

SO STOKED to see you getting back into a real blacksmithing project! That's what got most of us hooked from the onset...not that sheet metal airplanes aren't cool, but....

[@nagamata]

Not gonna lie, as much as I love your content, I haven’t watched all your vids that aren’t build projects like this one. These multi-part projects are my favorite by far, so take your time and make as many parts as you need brother! We’ll watch them all with unbridled enthusiasm.

[@random6557]

Since the Viking sword we've been waiting for a great project like this. Thank you Mr Steele, our call hath been answered!

[@myquest84]

Projects like this are why I became a subscriber. It's nice to see them return.

[@remyzen1398]

yesssss i've been looking forward to a longer project for a while!!! lets see how close alec will get to 27 parts.

[@BareBonesMotorcycles]

So glad to see you doing a big project again, all the little ones and side quests were just getting my down. Cant wait for the next episode. Been watching from your first workshop. Love your work!

[@danieloskarsson4148]

Hi @Alec Steele. I would, like many others, like to see you make some really advanced damascus. Maybe some mosaic damascus

[@jessetheunending9357]

We miss having you here in Montana! I'm looking forward to seeing you walking around again soon! Bozeman waits anxiously for your return.

[@gator4798]

Finally. A long series that’s not a gimmick to get views!

[@trace_minerals]

I for one, am stoked about a long project.

[@Stormraught]

I love the pattern being shown when the scale is flying on the power hammer.

[@petertalalight7340]

Yessss! It has been way to long since Alec did a real series!

[@RidingToDarkness]

YESSSS!!!!!! A long series at last!!! We’ve done it!!!

[@MikkellTheImmortal]

I miss these big builds. You've always done so well and have inspired me, and I'm sure many others, to make harder and more amazing projects

[@calebhammett942]

This video gave me goosebumps truly the return of the king! Looking so forward to this series hoping to see some gold inlay on that blade

[@carolbuzelim]

Doesnt matter how long it takes, i will watch all the videos. I missed those long series

[@SaS-cs7hz]

YAY!! Back to the epic forty part projects that got me hooked on this channel. A full suit of bejeweled plate armor would be another good series, just sayin'.

[@mattilaiho7979]

The shape is already convincing me that this will be the coolest project in a long while! So looking forward to Part 27.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

This looks like its going to be an awesome series so far,that blade you're going by for your pattern looks amazing Alec ,cant wait to see the end result