Making a BUTTERFLY KNIFE with Will Stelter!

[@planespottingfargo1174]

Will and Alec are a such a good combo

[@jurriaanvanderlinden3605]

True that👍🏻

[@clintgossett1879]

Yep, I miss this combo.

[@marcosmit5422]

They should start a KZbin channel together!

[@Tinman452]

Gonna be honest we need the 'Damascus Duo' back together 😢

[@ChrisJones-wd5jx]

Yeah, the steele v stelter days were good

[@s1gne]

I really hope you and Will Stelter will come together once in a while to do some work together. You two have a great chemistry on camera, great combo.

[@feidry]

Yeah, you can tell that they are great friends. The look on Will's face when he's first on camera is clear, he's happy to see his friend. More Will + Alec content please!

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

They definitely will just won't be as often .. probly a once a year or every few years project

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Best friends forever!

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

They are very entertaining when they work together

[@FDSchmidtie]

I'd be down for an "illegal in the UK" series where Alec visits smiths in different countries and forges things with them that aren't legal to own in the UK

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

So you mean any and every weapon in the world lmao 😂 I like the idea though it would give us content forever.

[@8gmm8]

@@davidgessin-mccully3919 part 34 - starting to work on the bladeguard of weapon 1, still in india, bought a house look dogs! .... :D

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

@@8gmm8 Lmao 🤣 🤣

[@Budabaii]

I wonder if he'll be able to smith an offensive joke.

[@moonboogien8908]

You what mate?!... its royt illegawl innit?

[@jafstraycat]

4:31 - Alec with the Blue Dykem. 10:15 - Will with the Red Dykem. The epic Dykem battle finally comes to an end without concession or capitulation from either side. Go in peace, my friends.

[@WM3636-d1c]

Well, in Wills last video, he used both blue, and then red Dykem. At the same time!

[@soonerfrac4611]

Will getting the knife at the end kinda geared me up. He genuinely looked totally surprised.

[@B.McAllister]

Mix them and *PURPLE DYKEM HAS JOINED THE CHAT*

[@jessemarshall7176]

We need green dykem!

[@trace_minerals]

Nice to see you and Will working together again. Life is LOOOOONNNG, young man. Don't ever lose these friendships you made when you are young. They will make your later days bright.

[@prophez23]

That's the truth!

[@Puppybreth242]

is this just old footage?

[@recycledcornpod]

I'm really missing these two working together. They were awesome as a team and I'm sad to see it end.

[@subyk6046]

Why its ended btw?

[@Arashi257]

@@subyk6046 Alec's moving back to England. Though Will could visit him if they ever want to tackle a project together.

[@ThePEagle]

Alex and Will was such a combo. I regret them going apart. A nice episode to them working together like that !

[@Marss13z]

Alec, you've been the best kind of guest to have in our wide country. All the best to you now and forever.

[@iamAwesomo1994]

yup. Anglo.

[@David-jf3uf]

It's like watching 2 brothers meet back up after years apart. We miss y'all working together on camera!

[@rameking1]

So good to see Will again. I didn't like him at first. Felt like an intruder on Alec's channel. Then I grew to love how well they worked together and covered each other's weaknesses. Now it doesn't feel the same without Will.

[@BrettLamb3388]

This channel was at it peak with Alec and Will. Best duo on YT. We all miss this.

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

It really was

[@frankierzucekjr]

Man, I really hope you visit often. Seeing you 2 together is always fun. Im saddened you cant come back and continue on your American dream. But you did accomplish a lot on the few years you were here. You now have life long friends, awesome stories to tell and experiences you've learned from. Hopefully one day you'll come back and try this again. God bless you Alec, Will, and the entire team. As a carpenter, I really enjoy learning blacksmithing from you 2.

[@MotoGoato]

That was great .... a classic Steele & Stelter production ... thank you both!! 😁

[@lundgrenbronzestudios]

Everyone needs a friend like Will.

[@dudetheman3]

Man, this brings back to many memories of the early Montana days, Will and Alec working together on different projects, seeing the shop come together and the company being built. Back then, it was like those days would never end! It was great time to be a part of, it will be missed!

[@richardland9668]

Alex, it’s such a shame you’re not back there in that workshop with Will do you made such a brilliant team

[@Michaele1991]

His name isnt Alex though lol

[@TheWakes120022]

So happy to see you guys together one more time!!!

[@PaladinCaddy]

man.... it's going to suck never seeing this shop again, having been watching for years now, and becoming a blacksmith myself, this shop is so well set up, the equipment is so nice, it's a sad day

[@CaseyGray58]

I haven’t watched him for a year or so.. why is he leaving his new shop and why aren’t will and him together anymore? Sad to hear all this

[@deplorablepiratecaptaingunberd]

I'd just like to point out that Alec has one of the largest if not the largest Blacksmithing channels on KZbin. Alec you're the Demolition Ranch of Blacksmithing channels.

[@DH-xw6jp]

I'm . . . not sure that is much of a complement.

[@deyoloco3110]

@@DH-xw6jp Alec loves shooting guns and is pretty proficient with them, and he is a pillar of the blacksmiths on YT along with the Man at Arms guys. So I think it is a fair complement and comparison when Matt is also a pillar in the gun community along with FPS Russia (Kyle).

[@jerichojoe307]

They've revised the knife laws here in Pennsylvania pretty much any blade is now legal including balisongs, gravity knives, daggers, and other things that were previously on a restricted list. This opens up a whole new world for someone like myself that would like to get into blacksmithing and knife making.

[@codysteele3690]

The steele shelter will always be one of my favorite iterations of your channel but hell I enjoyed the beginning with you learning and explaining it to us. Thank you for all the years of content

[@mattwalker3737]

I’m so happy to see Will and Alec together again however also very emotional time watching the last couple episodes.

[@entropy11]

Never thought I'd see the day where Will has a workshop that makes Alec murderously jealous.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

I was but a learner, now I am the master.

[@Chainmail13]

I see a programable press and a new bandsaw in Alec’s future

[@laiky71]

What a pleasure to see the boys back at it. It's a shame that you two don't work together anymore. You compliment each other so well.

[@DaBuild]

Extremely happy to watch you 2 build something together again! 😁🔪🗡

[@noahluis8717]

You should a for the king

[@cleverusername9369]

American here, Alec you are welcome back to the States any time, the Montana chapter of your career has been the stuff of legend. I'm chuffed to bits that you have such a deep fondness for my country, as we do with yours. Fair winds and following seas, sir. Can't wait to see the next project

[@joshbeswick]

Alec and Will are the best combo ever. WE NEED MORE OF THIS

[@brookstorbett6161]

this video made my bad day better I did not realize how much I miss how well you guys work together. next Will needs to go to England and build something in the Alec shop. you too cannot let this be the last video you all ever make together. thanks for this video.

[@jdmec81]

The boys are back in town! I really enjoyed the couple years of videos with the two of you. Hell of a team and I’ve missed it.

[@genericconservative]

Love the camaraderie between you two. KZbin has been poorer without it. Hopefully you can get together and do this periodically in the future!

[@davidvance8732]

Really loved seeing the two of you collaborate again. Hopefully it can happen again in the future. Keep your mind positive Alec. We all love you.

[@lotuselanplus2s]

In the end its just great to see good friends helping each other out.

[@Niksow]

What a way to end an era. THE BEST FORMAT AND THE BEST VIDEO From alec to date. And yes will and alec is an epic combo!!!!

[@devoncanfield2058]

I'm really going to miss seeing videos from this workshop. Been with you since you were in that tiny shop back home, loved seeing you come here and having such a massive shop and expanding your brand, name, and business.

[@ChipoSkippy]

The OG duo is back one more time! Happy to see one more project from you two together!

[@adilhussain3124]

After 12 days of asking alec to make a butterfly knife and actually seeing it happen is such a cool thing to see, and seeing you and will together again so amazing, thank you for taking my suggestion :)

[@Glitchtheplanet]

Man oh man I’ve missed this. Y’all gotta do some stuff together every now and then. Very sad to hear the American dream didn’t come through but I’m glad to see you’re making the most of it

[@weasle2904]

Why is he leaving America

[@m.ubaidaadam]

@@weasle2904 from what he said in the last video due to a number of factors like the business issues it was just better for him to go back to the uk. a lot of stuff behind the scenes we don't know of probably played a major role but that's not for us to delve into. the American dream doesn't work out for everyone but either way lets cherish the time he had in America and look forward into whatever he has planned next

[@bluedogguy]

Alec comes by for a single day visit and STILL manages to get Will to do all his grinding and sanding. I'm telling you, that's some kind of devious power at work.

[@danieldavis3761]

It was so good seeing you and Will working together again. Kind of bittersweet but I know a lot of us have missed you two together

[@MrFaseegh]

Seeing Steele and Stelter making things together always makes for a good video

[@squatch2003]

I can't say it enough, Will and Alec together are best! I hope this isn't the last one!

[@timm1139]

So good to see you two working together. PLEASE make this a regular event, at least annually.

[@Farmelle]

I miss the Will and Alec days sometimes. This actually bought a tear to my eye.

[@alexparadi522]

My two fav eras for the channel... year or two prior to moving to the US when you were doing a lot of swords and knives and mistakes and Jamie's editing had leveled up already... and the head to head competitions between you and Will. Also: "I'm going to make one last knife in this shop." :D Thanks for busting your hump to make content for us - hope you got some good sleep on the way home!

[@gabecorbett4559]

I started as a blacksmith a few years back .. and I gotta say if it wasnt for alac I probably wouldn't be a blacksmith today .. alac ..you inspired me to become a blacksmith. I really hope you don't give up on this dream, because you inspired me to pursue my dream.

[@jakobvanklinken]

*alec

[@gabecorbett4559]

@@jakobvanklinken woops 😅

[@braestonbrummet5571]

Alec, I know you are still keeping up with your blacksmthing journey but you have inspired me since I have Ben young enough for my dad to have to wait for me to quit forging at our farm and while I have enjoyed your time i the USA, keep working and doing what you do and inspiring people especially young blacksmiths… my fits forge was a haridryer set to cool, a peice of pipe, and a charcoal forge. I used a railroad flat As an anvil after mine got stolen but I’ve kept going. I love your videos and they inspire us all no matter how much or how little equipment you have

[@Kowalski273]

Oh man I feel like meeting an old friend again after many years; that video was so wholesome

[@blakemckee2304]

This is the most fitting way for Alec to kick off leaving is a last minute frantic build with Will.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Totally awesome to see both you guys working on something together again! I was grinning a lot! :-D

[@squiggs928]

So good to see you guys together again. Hope to see Will on a UK tour with a multi episode build stop over at Alec’s shop.

[@BenhoIT]

Very sad about seeing you leaving montana, you inspire me for years and years, wish all the best to you in england and your team who will stay in montana

[@nathancrockett4862]

Alec, I used to watch every single one of your videos back when you were making the rapier and the falcion, etc. I absolutely loved the dedication you put into the creativity of those kind of projects. I couldn’t wait for the next episode! Your work was gorgeous. I miss seeing Will, but I understand that life happens and you two had to go your separate ways. I wish you and Will every success. I’ll be waiting in anticipation for your next big project.

[@MxEuphemia]

So good to see you and Will working together again Hopefully it's not the last time cause you two make an incredible team

[@steve45]

This just brings huge nostalgia of you two working together all the time! Please dont end it there, you two need to get together for feature projects in the future!

[@jbprospector3638]

Really glad you and Will got to spend some time together Great collaboration. 😎👍

[@theyertishere7831]

It was so good to see you two working together again. I remember watching you two work together when he visited you in England. You two must’ve been 16 back then. I hope you have a safe journey home

[@Halaash_23]

Will and Alec in the shop, just like the good ol days 🥲

[@trigger3777]

Awesome to see you 2 working together again, made some amazing stuff together in the past. Good to see nothing has changed.

[@hitman5423]

Will brings the brains and skills, and Alec brought the materials…

[@psibug565]

Alex gets to hammer while Will grinds the bevels. The apprentice is now the master.

[@LYNX2418]

​@@psibug565😂😂

[@smoothieking157]

@@psibug565 Will was always the better bladesmith when it comes to finish work, while Alec was always the better blacksmith

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

@@psibug565 Nah, Will was always that dude

[@Stuart-Creaser]

I bloody love will!! So happy to see you working together again! Now you’re fully uk again, please invite him over for another a colab, just like the Barker street days!!

[@DrewProductions6]

thank you for every video Alec! you and Will are a big inspiration.

[@Arkie80]

Great project! Just like yhe old days. It was so good to see you guys work together again. Best of luck Alec and hope you had a good trip home.

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

Makes me glad to hear someone call it what it is a Balisong and not just leave it at saying butterfly knife. Keep up the awesome work!

[@BlackHoleForge]

Seeing them two together brings back so many good memories.

[@mitchbodnar879]

👍congrats guys! Nice to see you together again

[@NLSkooch]

So sad to see the Montana shop shut down. It was great to see Alex and Will together again doing a very cool project.

[@tildessmoo]

Balisongs are illegal in many places (including parts of the US, so be careful about crossing state lines with one) because they're associated with southeast Asian gangs, which scares people, much like how switchblades are associated with American gangs. You can tell some lawmakers don't even know what they really are by referring to New Jersey law, which actually makes _gravity knives_ illegal and defines "gravity knife" in a way that includes momentum-opening knives like balisongs. (A law written, incidentally, at a time when the only gravity knives in wide use were paratrooper knives, which were big awkward things whose only advantage was that they could be deployed one-handed if you were, say, stuck in a tree and needed to cut your risers while holding on with your other hand to keep from just dropping 20-30 feet.) I happen to have a folding pocket knife that opens just as quickly as any balisong or switchblade, and it's perfectly legal, because it's just the image that people fear, not actually having a quick-to-deploy knife. And, let's be real, the whole reason southeast Asian gangsters had balisongs in the first place is that they're just Filipino folding pocket knives.

[@bruhrobinson9338]

You guys have such good chemistry. You guys are at your best entertainment wise when you're together. It sucks that we will never vids like these again.

[@arsenicjones9125]

There is no reason for one to be illegal anywhere. It’s more deadly to the user than any random dude I wanna attack w it

[@goransolheim8772]

Been wating for you to make a balisong I love them the manipulation got me into knife making and machining because of them great to see you make something so cool for your last project in Montana

[@-joe-davidson]

Now that it's in Will's possession, he should make a proper set of handles for it.

[@theallseeingmaster]

I see your point but wouldn't that ruin the gift?

[@-joe-davidson]

@@theallseeingmaster nah. I think they would have done a better job if they had more time and the blade is still made from Alec's Damascus. IMO

[@nodeio]

Yeah, I'm just going to hope that even an ocean apart, you two will still find the time to do an occasional project or even just a Seele and Stelter together in the future. I wish you both all the best in your endeavours!

[@bacon88r]

anyone else screaming about how bad a dagger-type blade is for a balisong? unless your only need is to stab people, you need a safe edge for any kind of flipping

[@cole6011]

I used to have a dagger balisong sharpened on both sides and I thought it was a fun challenge. You’re obviously more limited in how you can flip one, but it’s not impossible. Personally, I was screaming more about how it was running on plastic washers lol

[@avoirdupois1]

I loved the callback to hand sanding. A great piece. Looking forwards to seeing what each of them make in the future.

[@HeisenbergFam]

This man is becoming so powerful he could make a bomb out of a pen and pencil

[@CNormanHocker]

One last session with Will. Now to see Will in Alec's shop in England would be awesome. Here's to the future.

[@ScottTheis]

All we ever wanted was for you two to work together again.

[@stevendelvecchio3721]

Interesting construction. Double bladed Balisong knives generally have a only a partial edge on the back and the gap is uneven between the handles when open. I love the look of copper handles though.

[@Jordanouro]

Ahhh... I missed having the two of them together!!! Also, it's incredible how jenk and awesome this blade looks!! Good job boys!

[@adb7834]

I can imagine in the future you periodically visiting Will in Montana, and doing specials a bit like this where you intensely make something in a few days! The chemistry is undeniable.

[@phatputer]

Have been watching Will on his adventures since he left, but very happy to see you both together again if even just briefly

[@leifhendrickson6576]

Hands down the best video in months!!! So good to see you guys together again! Always great to see the “band back together”!!!

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

Two of my favourite smiths together again, and there was MUUUUUCH rejoicing!

[@mleppo91]

I missed you two working together. This was a very fitting end to a chapter. I wish you both continued success along your journeys and hope they intersect again in the future. We look forward to it in patient anticipation. Thanks for sharing your dreams with all of us.

[@thebestmoose1]

I love seeing you guys back together I'm sorry that your life is in Britain and not back in Montana😢😢 but cheers to you for still doing great work in everything you do still keep watching both your guys's projects

[@alfonsoalvarez7853]

Thanks for saving THEE best bit for last. Love seeing you two work together.

[@redwolfknives3174]

It was cool seeing you do another build with Will. Godspeed on your new journey Alec!

[@mattsully5332]

So Good to see Will again! I hope you had as much fun working with him as I did watching it!

[@eduardotechera1898]

You don't know how much I need more interactions from Alec-Will 🥺🥺

[@curieux1170]

Un plaisir de vous revoir travailler ensemble ! Merci 😊

[@paulwilson2204]

The complicated motor doors breaking 3 days in being solved by just adding a bent piece of round as a handle is just perfect.

[@theallseeingmaster]

A nice, heartening swansong of the pair of you, together, for a last time collaboration. Thanks. I hope you both signed the work; it would be fitting.

[@mackobun]

What fitting end to the American Journey, havin' the lads together to work on the final project. Bravo, gentlemen. BRAVO!

[@TheMadSqu]

This brings back wonderful memories! It´s a little shame that the damascus handles did not work. I really hope you will do something like this back in the UK again. It was a beautyful piece od metal and I still remember how you made it.

[@terdsie]

I love the bookend of a final build with Will.

[@qwerty2008100]

Its awesome seeing both Will and Alec in the same video together. They play off each other so well. Hopefully we'll get to see more colabs in the future. It'll probably be a while though with Alec moving back to the UK.

[@paulodmanoel500]

These two blokes are truly a match made in heaven. Its beautiful to see them working together.

[@Moreton2]

Thanks for another collaboration with Will. I was pleasantly surprised with how the copper handles turned out. Very nice!

[@Little_Dog664]

This just reminds me how much I miss Alec and Will working together 😢. That was the best blacksmithing content on KZbin

[@JulianJacobs100]

Really great to see you two back together, really works. Will needs to visit you in the UK.