MAKING A BASKET HILT RAPIER SWORD!!! PART 1

[@StuffdPup]

There's no way Alec can be faking any of this excitement, or playing it up, just look at how he dances around when he talks about something, or does anything really. You can't fake that genuine happiness and excitement :D

[@thecashier930]

The Gordon Ramsay is strong in him, you mean?

[@nozzle3158]

Tim Pryde let's just hope he dose t get a girlfriend that's gonna send him off cousrse

[@cartola48]

he is just hyperactive hahahahaahaha

[@mrpanda876]

It's possible he's faking it... It's called massive amounts of cocain. But I'm sure he's genuine, I love Alec.

[@kosasalvaje9087]

I do it every school day 👉😎👉

[@Rohrae]

My favourite youtube blacksmith making my alltime favourite type of sword, I can't tell you how happy this makes me Alec, thank you.

[@sadelcol]

I try to watch every video you upload every day. Alec has literally become my favorite KZbinr out there. His excitement over blacksmithing is genuine as can be. I have wanted to make knives for a long while and his channel has motivated me to finally start this year to do so.

[@James-cr5mc]

sadelcol let's be honest here, his excitement makes watching someone smack a piece of metal with a hammer over and over again super enjoyable.

[@AaronLyNxAI]

Same, I just got a forge last weekend but I still don’t have the burners so I can’t use it yet. I’ll be using it soon, and I can’t wait to start forging. I already have someone wanting me to make them a knife, and I should be able to do it pretty easily because I have had practice working with metal, just not while it was hot

[@charleshartstone]

I've stopped watching TV and now I just watch Alec Steele and others.

[@sadelcol]

Jimmy nunya truly does.

[@billcosby9156]

Congrats

[@mikekleinleugemors4336]

I'm no blacksmith by any means but your channel is extremely entertaining to watch as a pianist :p

[@Brawlio13]

Mike Kleinleugemors I can agree, I'm a violinist and it's interesting XD

[@skullspaws7607]

Art is art wether by music or forging! I enjoy watching it all.

[@europeanbourgeois8223]

I agree, I’m a microwave.

[@TheModernDayPhiIosopher]

Glad im not the only musician who loves this channel

[@CraigUntlNytTym]

(Insert pianist penis joke here)

[@RyanLegros]

What an entrance! I thought it was a badass professional advertisement at first!

[@johnsledge44]

The first 1:47 would make a great trailer for his channel.

[@ashleycampbell875]

“Boy lemme tell ya what” great. Now I’ve got The Devil Went Down to Georgia stuck in my head. Thanks Alec.

[@seacucumber6768]

This is pretty much the only channel that doesn't feel tiring to watch daily. These videos are a dessert after a hard day.

[@daddouuuu]

I'm a graphic designer and I don't know why I'm terribly addicted to this channel! Alec congrats for the great content!

[@shortyleatherworks5693]

David Cocciante yeah,totally agree with you..im not a knife maker or into metal work,but alec channel really is addicted..i like the way how he edit his vid,not too much but not too simple

[@crepitusice1430]

same here this guy can literally do anything and all watch. alec you got some weird witchcraft sorcery going on here!

[@mightress]

Making damascus is already an art by itself. You step up about 8 notches to make it so much more

[@Korribane1]

This video is perfect Alec! Cinematic, learning, explaining, white hot steel, synced powerhammers, enthusiasm.... Entertaining! It got it all! Good job, Alec and Jamie!

[@brandonb1681]

I build scale models. It is my thing. I can imagine Alec's excitement when he finally worked and saved to get this awesome equipment. Much like when I was able to get my first airbrush and compressor. It opens up a whole new level of craft. Very enjoyable vids young man.

[@tac0ninja76]

I have to say Jamie's editing really does add a lot of depth to theses videos, he is honing his skills.

[@viridion2571]

just like alec hones that edge 😆

[@TAOutdoors]

Buzzing for this!

[@fawazeroni]

i love this friendship

[@RyuWJones]

This is going to be a great series! Cannot wait to see how it turns out.

[@07904905876]

Came across alex by accident didn't realise you two did a collaboration video

[@VoGusProspecting]

Your so contagious with your enthusiasm! It makes me want to get out and film!

[@_mattfinch_]

Jamie killing it again on the editing. Love the intro!

[@Just_Sara]

Yes, nice job, Jamie!

[@mattycreek384]

Its really good to see you get into shoring up your machines, trim the sails, and dive deep into an intricate project @AlecSteele.

[@AlkalineLuke]

cant wait for this guy to get to 1 million subscribers :D I've been watching since he had 50,000 and have watched every single one, simply just great channel

[@franksworld9922]

Lucas Kramer I totally agree with you I am surprised he does not have over a million subscribers. He has been doing this for like seven years I always share this channel with all my friends whenever I can.

[@joshl90]

Lucas Kramer I’ve been here since 15k subs and was shocked that he had so few at the time

[@Duane_Grabert]

Happened the other day. YAY!

[@LS-sp5hr]

2 years later and he now has over 2 million

[@heathercastaneda3948]

Tbh I love how we can just see the gears spinning in Alecs head when he's thinking and he's show the full process and how to do some stuff so it's honestly the best blacksmith chanson out there

[@izzyG710]

Today on Alec Steele, we turn W's into M's

[@scarletthread4921]

Tactical Aioli *y e s*

[@WatersEdge337]

I'm really looking forward to watching this series unfold. I loved the katana and the claymore projects, and the rapier has always been one of my favorite weapons. Thanks for making this!

[@rickysimmons4220]

Gotta admit first time I’ve been thoroughly excited for a project since you made the Viking axe

[@magnussilva3234]

Before I started watching your videos I never realized all the precision and care that goes into making things like this. I now definitely have a bigger appreciation for blacksmithing. Keep doing what you're doing, brother! You're awesome Alec!

[@letmeholdyourcoffee]

I’m going to be upset once I finally watch all of your videos and have to actually wait for your uploads. I’ve just been binge watching after work for two weeks now...

[@thejhp1]

idowhatiwant that’s what I did too. I started several years back. I think it took me like a month or two.

[@neonskullking4361]

idowhatiwant Sam with me but I've still got loads of vids to watch

[@olliekennedy1075]

idowhatiwant join the club, i finished watching all available videos a couple of weeks ago

[@bpwmd]

I did the same long ago. The processing time is worth the wait.

[@EndureTyrant]

It's great, that's what I did, you'll never know the pain of saying goodbye to the Barker street forge though...

[@rorydenton263]

I love watching black smithing videos, especially Alec’s videos. I’m very excited for this series.

[@peterpensi9478]

Again amazing editing! I will go so far to say that this is one, if not even the best editing, of a KZbin channel right now. It is a shame , that u have to use free music! I only can imagine what u guys could do with the music of ur choosing!

[@garethwilliams1058]

Well said sir 🇬🇧😊🇬🇧

[@Z3DT]

But he uses the same song dozens of times, so it is pretty cheap.

[@mattdickson2]

Z3DT nope you have to pay for every use my friend

[@djicode5146]

I quite enjoy the music, its much better than some of the sound-cloud "fire" everyone throws on their videos. For the quality, I can't imagine its free since he isn't promoting the music in his comments. Id rather listen to a decent tune several times than trash once.

[@toddconn8217]

Actually sites like soundstripe allow you to pay a yearly membership not expensive either, and then you can use songs by creators, and get rights to put it in your video. Basically you are giving credit to the creator for using their song, and they get the publicity of getting their music out to the public.

[@horrorhotel1999]

Really like your new way of explaining what you are doing - totally increases the illusion that we are actually standing inside the shop along with you - the whiteboard is also a nice touch, i'm expecting to see more of it in the future, and fully support the new educational format

[@feudiable]

This must be the most badass intro of the century.

[@ObsiMegaLOL]

by the way, do you have the source please ?

[@shuayb311]

Sound is Heavy Industrial Anger 6 (or 7 I don't remember clearly) by Victor Olsson.

[@393strokedcoupe]

Your machining practices have really evolved nicely, keep learning and loving those machines like you would a life partner. The rapier is gonna be one beauty!

[@treedaddy4260]

You want me to make a 3 lb sword? Hold on let me make 40lbs of Damascus

[@SvenTviking]

It’s not “Damascus”, it’s “Pattern welding”. Calling it “Damascus” is an error made in a text book that nobody corrected.

[@blakeS819]

@@SvenTviking that mistake makes it a valid reason to call it damascus and it is what people call it now and the dude was trying to make a joke so please calm ur annoying scientific humourless self

[@chase9316]

@@blakeS819 He's not "scientific"... he is totally incorrect. He even misspelled his rebuke. Damascus steel is the product produced when a smith pattern welds steel billets. That's what it's called because people call it that, and thems the breaks. There's no reason for pretentious hipsters to crawl out of their caves to call things by names nobody uses.

[@colleenmeacham1176]

I have a massive injuries from construction .. Where i can no longer hear the ping n rythm of hammers and other machines .Alec has cheered me up with his personality and hard work n beautiful music to my ears thx alec xx

[@ollieharrison3920]

Now this is somthing I can't wait to watch

[@shinxye]

It was so so amazing to see you putting your improved machining tools, skills and knowledge into this new project!!!!

[@iAmThaShadow]

The intro b&w tho so badass

[@bluwolf098]

I FREAKING LOVE YOU! Your energy levels in these videos are so high.

[@shanewheeler713]

Hi Alec an better way to explain the steel designations is the first 2 numbers explain the chemistry and what the steel contains which anyone can look up, the second 2 are the carbon content % wise.

[@harrybrooks7750]

Your rate of learning is inspirational. Hugely impressive.

[@henrimercier5068]

If you make a ferry flip so the 1055 looks like teeth, I will simply be in love😆

[@Fobia17]

henri mercier that's what I was just thinking

[@Swift476]

Or if he twists it, so the solid line runs in a helix up the length of the blade.

[@henrimercier5068]

Swiftwin9s yeah that would be nice but wouldn’t the inversed w be ruined

[@Swift476]

Probably, Maybe it could be an idea for another project.

[@kennethwright8081]

Swiftwin9s also ruins the idea of having a hard steel that will maintain a cutting edge long term.

[@MiStErMcGoO9]

Who would have thought that a blacksmith and a video editor coming together could make such beautiful content better than what you find on television today. Factual, and beautiful and extremely enjoyable to watch.

[@AlaskaSkidood]

Its gonna be a Ferry flip with the 1055 on the cutting edge!

[@Krommandant]

Sawtooth pattern I see!

[@r1u2b3i4r5u6b7]

it has to be

[@ronwolk9195]

Alaska Skidoo

[@RussellChapman99]

Man, have been watching since you were in your old workshop. Your progress is incredible. You're not only a blacksmith and a machinist, you are an engineer. Can't imagine what you will be capable of in 5 years time.

[@mahrbwiahr]

HOOOOO I CAN NOT WAIT TO SE THIS

[@wrightyyy1991]

Even the small things like you explaining the meaning of 1055 is awesome. And who evers idea it was to go with the dark shots with sparks flying hats off to you

[@tonydavies8683]

Jamie Jamie Jamie love the edit work keep it up the wack wack is great the edit makes it even more fun to watch. Alec having the 1055 as the blade edge is going to be KILLER great idea!

[@richardgrahame5408]

Fantastic to watch Alec,this sword will take all your sword makings skills to the limit.Thank you for listening to my remark about making a rapier I made some time ago.

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

Loved the black and white. You look like a warrior blacksmith with the face shield. You should make a damascus roman helmet with a protective shield.

[@nathanstumpf3795]

Thank God, I never thought the lathe and mill videos would never end

[@Alexandermichel1994]

Just got new loudspeakers, man the musik is poppin right now ! Nice work @alecsteele i enjoy every second of your videos!

[@antbymcnair4297]

The editing with the reverse of the power hammer hitting the metal and the sparks flying back into the metal, was so metal! Also, the farther shot showing Alex's stance when he is power hammering was cool too. More shots like that please.

[@broke_gamer_]

6:08 an inverse "w" is an "m"...

[@DirtyMort10en]

I got a kick out of it too, thinking that each time and a chuckle. In a good way. I really enjoy this channel and can't wait for each new one that comes out.

[@alexanderkarelin5612]

Jamie is a genius, truly! The set up between the two of you is quite possibly, perfect 🤔

[@saltysteel3996]

Finally, best video in a very long time. Great editing and camera work. Awesome music! Hard rock and metal is the best music for your videos, especially when using the power hammer. It's been awhile since I've been excited about one of your projects. This one will be amazing. Can't wait to see more!

[@Shadow.Darkraven]

i love the power hammer the consistent pounding is peaceful sounding to me

[@pedroalves5187]

Ooh, basket hilt rapier! It's gonna be a blast making the basket hilt! Also, Alec, my friend... It seems you've lost some colors there in the beginning. Gone back to the 30's?

[@samuelswihart4285]

Pedro Alves No, he pulled an AC DC and came back in black

[@icedancer2370]

Every time I watch you work, I'm amazed by the pure talent

[@CrazyNapalmGuy]

Oh my god, don't you dare take this content away from me.

[@RumMonkeyable]

As a recent subscriber, I'm, slowly, bing-watching all the special projects. What have I learned from watching Alec's videos and other master blacksmiths'/bladesmiths'? Even though there's a lot of 'whacking' and hammering, it's attention to quality control and precise measurements that makes for a Damascus steel blade that is out-of-this-world! Looking forward to the remainder of Alec's project videos.

[@BillyCardano]

There isn't anything I want to see more than to see a collab with Alec and Adam Booth @Abom79

[@robertgaut9396]

This is by far my favorite episode to date. It's truly impressive how you and Jaime keep getting better and better at content and production. I'm completely blown away. Keep it up, guys!

[@alankreider708]

Finally, less yack yack and more whack whack. Great video Alec. Can't wait for the next one.

[@TheA4knight]

I love rapiers They’re so good

[@OwenHaugh]

When I first met Mareko the first thing I asked him was how to pronounce his name. He's told me to pronounce it Mar-eco like The Mar in March and Eco as in eco.

[@chouderr1089]

Owen Haugh what about that second it was blurry?

[@OwenHaugh]

I'm afraid I don't understand what your asking.

[@Just_Sara]

Eco like echo, or like eek-oh?

[@OwenHaugh]

It's eco like what you hear in a tunnel and you say it in two syllables mar-eco

[@macauley4466]

Owen Haugh so you mean echo then....

[@Seelenschmiede]

Finally, some real blacksmithing. Thanks a lot!

[@olivergould6177]

Hey Alec please can you do a Colin furze collaboration??

[@yonidellarocha9412]

Jet engine damascus knife?

[@coloneljhuda]

Yes that would be awesome!!!!!!

[@yonidellarocha9412]

Fixers Workshop And dangerous as hell, especially in such a crowded country. A degree of bad masurement and you have a killing spree

[@tommurdoch2989]

That intro was probably the coolest thing I've watched on KZbin. Well done.

[@sheps5656]

What's the deal with the huge puffs of smoke on the power hammer blows?

[@Just_Sara]

I was wondering the same thing, actually.

[@yonidellarocha9412]

Sheps It's probably just water vapor traped inside, but sure is wierd how it didnt escape inside the forge before the welding

[@Maltinis]

any sort of grease oil or water on the faces of the hammer will make smoke and mini explosion like that while hammering.

[@markcockerham646]

First channel I have ever subscribed to, love to watch a craftsman at work!

[@MichaelHairston-mt8km]

The 3 people who disliked this video... What is wrong with you

[@bilkin10]

MitchDaGamer 5 people !

[@bilkin10]

Soulslinger really excited to see what he makes !!

[@shortyleatherworks5693]

they alien

[@inn3rwarri0r7]

The weirdos are multiplying! 😱

[@edvardtot1896]

I agree with you totaly but disslike button also helps youtube reccomentation system so person who disliked don't want any more of this type of videos to be reccomended to them...i understand that but i don't like doing that, i just don't watch any more videos of type i don't like few days and they don't show up anymore...

[@dakotawiegand1462]

Rapiers are one of my favorite kinds of swords from history! Super excited on how his is going to come out!

[@glenralph5123]

Q1) How do you confuse a Blonde? A1) Give her a bag of m&m's and ask her to put them in alphabetical order. Q2) How do you know she is doing it? A2) She asks " Does M come before W and is 3 after E? Okay, enough of that... great build mate, this is my favorite sword.

[@nakamakai5553]

Hi Alec, as you develop the flex and edge with the various steels, please talk about how important those are to the *function* of the rapier. Any fencers watching (and I ) will be keenly interested. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@lilleg2830]

Hey Alec I truly love this channel. I am a machinist and one tip for surface grinding put the piece at an angle rather than having the piece parallel to the disc. I really dont know why its done like this but its what i was taught and everyone at work does.

[@SirCorvoza]

Looking cool almost like lightning strikes towards the 1055 edge. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Alec makes it so interesting to watch day after day.

[@willsmed]

watching that billet cool in time-lapse just made my day

[@rndmfella1874]

Welcome Back Alec! Good to see you're finally forging again.

[@xrenox1]

The machining videos were a good change but I am so glad the hammering is back!!!

[@MarshBr0s]

Amazing cinematography! Love how good quality your content is, this would make a great tv show

[@kookyflukes9749]

This is what we came for. Good opening sequence. Great explaination of ultimate goal. Alec Steele doing what he does best.....Unbeleiveabubbly awesome.

[@FluffyCajun]

Yes! One of my favorite style swords.

[@Prophocy408]

The black and white intro was killer and the ending rock music was perfect. Definitely should do moor of this

[@GrimSwag]

YES! A Rapier! thank you Alec! and the intro, was not the usual and love how you did this one.

[@Geckomayhem]

Woohoooo! Alec's forging and all is right with the world. I'm so excited about this project!

[@florisde5e441]

You should also make a left hand dagger for the rapier

[@nikolaishriver7922]

Those surface-ground surfaces are going to be one hell of a good bonding surface

[@babaganoosh2325]

It's amazing to see you back at the forge! Don't get me wrong the fixing machinery episodes were spectacular but it's nice to see the blacksmithing back in action

[@RAPTUR3WO1F18]

Love the epic black and grey time lapse

[@Deep_Ro]

OMG I"M SO HAPPY!!!! MY FAVORITE SWORD!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT!!!!!

[@kaijobomb67]

you see the billet shrink as it cools down, thats cool!

[@jhendry12]

Loved the last few videos of you taking apart your machines and the way you showed all the steps you took to get them back to running right it was so satisfying seeing those machines cleaned and running all smooth. But this is my favourite video of yours since the video that made me subscribe. Loads of content, loads of whack whack, awesome editing and most importantly full of the Alec charm and enthusiasm that most people subscribe to see. Loved it. Awesome choice of sword too can't wait to see how this bad boy turns out.

[@jarrodsmith8260]

Finally back to forging! Machine vids were neat, but love the forging much more!

[@OrbitalRose_01]

I LOVE rapiers, favorite sword ever! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@UACowboy]

Love that at 3:45 you could see the steel shrink as i cooled. Great Vid!

[@Theminecraftian772]

Nice job Alec!!! I really enjoyed the montage of making the billet of Damascus.

[@ericstewart2097]

Great to see another epic big build! Love the Damascus explainations!!

[@abraxusaer8667]

That intro was absolutely brilliant!

[@InTheYard]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm! Thanks for the great videos every day!

[@sparrowthenerd]

I loved that beginning montage! Also, green coolant on the grinder looks spooky.

[@anthonyhoughton9801]

Alec, I'm a machinist by trade. And although I haven't had much surface grinding experience, I was always taught that once you had dressed the wheel, you never let it stop until you have finished grinding. We have a sign that we put on the grinder when we go for lunch that says "caution, wheel running" so that we don't have to keep dressing it. As soon as you stop the wheel and restart it, it becomes unbalanced. That's why you dress it when you start and leave it running until your finished. If you stop the spindle then you have to dress the wheel. Also, never start the coolant and then the spindle, it causes the wheel to become unbalanced. Love the channel, keep up the good work!

[@nghbigtank]

Alec steele is a boss. Love the cold open. Keep up the awesome work Alec!

[@AustinConrad]

That pattern with the future feri-flip will be insane! Like the handle-wrap of a katanna but made out of damascus! Very cool idea

[@nicolasduguay4]

I'm not sure what defines the better your signature Alec: "ladies and dgentlemen", the hammer juggling or your overexcitment for every cool things you are doing!