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My name is Alec Steele and I am a 20 year old blacksmith from Norfolk in the United Kingdom. I upload a vlog from my day at the workshop almost every single day. Lots of sparks, lots of making, lots of fantastic-ness. Great to have you here following along!
What do I make? LOTS of Damascus steel, knives, swords, axes and more and of course, I always love hearing your suggestions for future projects in the comments below!
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Alec Steele Blacksmith 2018

[@saiaddict]

*PRODUCT IDEA* make and sell damascus coins with ur logo on it so that ways people can buy a piece of alec steele damascus

[@RoodmanDJ]

saiaddict dude, that's flipping brilliant!

[@sailingmaster]

Alec could even date them and then do runs, get the 2018 coin this year, 2019 with the touchmark and a different design next year, and so on.

[@getluvs1c]

Yes please

[@FZR650]

Great idea.. too bad that Alec doesn’t work for commissions, or does he? He’s always selling stuff?!

[@thejfresh09]

I once suggested that he did casting of the mini anvil that he made and sold those. Seems like he's all but gone away from the casting stuff.

[@HoltSauce]

You've officially become the Bob Ross of blacksmithing, I love these small project vids! Keep 'em coming

[@psguardian]

Andrew Holt I've been saying this for over a year!

[@redzaku130]

I had the same thought. He really nailed or hammered the Bob Ross feel in this episode. Don't mind my puns. A good teacher doesn't focus on mistakes but uses them to their advantage and that's what he did this episode.

[@tacman1845]

There are no mistakes in blacksmithing. Only happy accidents! 😂😂😂

[@DM_BryanMayo]

Reminds me of Alton Brown

[@SSJReslin]

Forging happy little rings

[@jamiemahoney2446]

Jimmy is never going to get that hammer, you like it too much. You're going to have to make another.

[@jerrybarnes9538]

I absolutely LOVE that you're doing more episodes showing the basics, and easy projects for beginners like myself. And the way you were saying "gentle blows, very light blows", I dare say, you're the Bob Ross of black smithing

[@lucasmurphy5407]

Can you PLEASE make more vids like this and the leaf one

[@averageschmo963]

Lucas Murphy agree!!!

[@brunocrosbie6923]

I think he is away as I think these videos are filler. These are amazing though

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Nice work actually enjoyed seeing something different thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@caelan03Minecraft]

I don't know who's more excited, Alec for having us in the workshop or me for being there

[@WeBuildStuff]

These tutorials are so great Alec. I'm going to be linking all of these for my metalwork students to watch and practice creating next semester. Time for me to practice making 100 by September!

[@Ajh1314]

I’m curious to know if you actually went ahead with it or not. And if so how it went

[@TheTruth-xp2of]

10/10 Self deprecating humor.

[@rayminazzi2065]

The Truth im so funny even my jokes laugh at me

[@koretechx1]

Your voice on the copper ring video took me back to when I started digging into your content right after I found your channel! This is a fantastic video! Loving getting back to blacksmithing! Thank you!

[@kobbskyy]

Well done alec, the copper ring was one of the first videos of yours i watched, you've come a llong way

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

45 seconds in to the video and I'm already happy to be here. Thanks for the basic projects again.

[@cecilyplum845]

I’ve been marathoning your videos ever since your collab with E&K, and you’re awesome no matter what you do, ever though it is terrifying seeing a fellow brit around my age who is so accomplished and driven.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Do what Alec tells you, “...just say no to crack(s).”

[@allooutrick8266]

I'm cracking up

[@aurvangar9811]

I'm 32. I've never followed any KZbinr. You just got me: your work ethic got me. Keep up the good work man, always a pleasure to see any craftman keep working his basic skills. Bien le bonjour du Québec!

[@shawnford2607]

I found your videos about 2 weeks ago. I have always have had quite an interest in becoming a blacksmith. My brother and i want to build a forge and really do what you do. Your videos are fantastic. thank you. they are just making me want to do this more.

[@saiaddict]

BRING BACK *THE ALEC STEELE SHOW* PLEEEASEE

[@Brandon-ez4yy]

saiaddict yessssssss

[@markling712]

yes please alec!

[@kplaysmc1173]

yes yes yes yes YES

[@adamkerr1660]

PLEASE alec!! those livestreams were what got me started blacksmithing! Please bring them back

[@andrewlarson7558]

YES!!!!!

[@zackstephens6594]

I am really enjoying these tutorial style of videos. You are very inspiring to me. I enjoy the work you do so keep it up.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

The Faram fuller that you show in this video is called a convexed butcher tool in chasing. Basically anything that has a leading edge and one flat edge is a butcher tool. As where chiseles have two bevels and of course fullers everyone knows what those are :-)great video Alec good to see you getting back to some hand forging...

[@SuperDavidEF]

I didn't know you watch Alec Steele! Thanks for sharing that info for those of us that didn't know.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

David Fleener yep almost every video :-)just don't comment all the time if I don't have any value to add...your welcome for the info God bless

[@gregsmith3289]

I really love this video format. Good stuff. Love the other stuff too, but the instructional stuff is my favorite.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Alec, are you getting married???

[@kanucks9]

Maybe he's becoming an engineer.

[@erilassila409]

I wish he was... to me 😂

[@kianabogaert]

Yes with blacksmithing

[@ITubetc]

At least Jimmy can't say the Hammer is the defective

[@tommytoranger8318]

Love the little "Oh I'm a youtuber" bit. you always fess up to ideas and thoughts that could have been just a smidge better. The self-deprecation really makes the joke as you are damn good at both youtubing (Is youtubing a word? It is now.)and blacksmithing.

[@tomkearns1463]

Was watching Big Dog Forge making a candle holder and immediately notice he was swinging an Alec Steele hand hammer and sure enough as he turned the hammer there it was the Steele touch-mark

[@danieltventer]

09:15, solid gold! Alec you are hilarious!

[@PatrickAdairDesigns]

Hey I like rings

[@anoakenstaff]

Make one of these!

[@PaulFontaniniArtist]

I have gotta say mate I am loving these "filler" episodes. You are really getting back to your roots and to why I started watching your channel in the first place. I hope you keep them up. The big builds are great but these small tutorial vids should be regularly mixed in I reckon. Keep up the good work!

[@ryanjohnson6622]

That copper ring video brings me back. That was the first video of yours that i watched, oh so many years ago. Its been amazing ever since that day and even better when you started your daily steele.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Hope you're enjoying your holiday here in the USA. LUV your instagram posts of your outdoor adventures! Glad you had these instructional videos ready to post whilst you're away! Thanks, Alec!!!! Much appreciated!!!

[@prestoncooper8227]

One ring to rule them all also these vids are sooo helpful thanks

[@louisloir1215]

+1 subscriber from France

[@ManCrafting]

I think I need to try this. I have a gift idea for my wife for her Birthday.

[@andycorytheo]

Just got my forge yesterday. These videos are just in time!

[@alittlepieceofpeace]

Alec how long does for example 10kg of gas last? Or is there any way to say how much gas one runs through in an hour/day? Thanks for your help

[@frechjo]

7:47 "We put it between our legs..." *Pshst* The other way around :'C

[@1977ajax]

The content could well be OK, but I can't stand the presentation - sorry. It feels like some prime-time bakery competition. Off to find something calmer.

[@howardman3926]

WHAT HAPPENED! It's been 4 days and I'm already deprived =0

[@tylerm124]

I really love your videos! I've finally saved enough after Bills to finally build a proper forge and I'm looking forward to really getting into it. Surprisingly I have like 5 friends all getting into smithing at the same time.

[@aaron2709]

Hey, you did an American accent for 'cool KZbinr guy'!

[@cheesecrumbs380]

While we watching this filler epidode, Alec swimming on the ice lake with his buddy Stelter dude 😄😆

[@zaneamberbeard135]

cheese crumbs he has been in Atlanta for the blade show this past weekend.

[@massesilencieuse6510]

merci, merci beaucoup a toi . Je me souviens de ta vidéo, sur la bague en cuivre . Je l'avais vue a 15 ans, déjà avec l'envie d'apprendre ce métier . Aujourd'hui j'ai 22 ans, et je suis très loin derrière toi . Mais je compte bien rattraper cette écart, pour faire profiter d'autre personne de se savoir acquis ! En 1 mot merci Thank you, thank you very much . I remember your video, on the copper ring. I had seen 15 years old, already with the desire to learn blacksmithe. Today I am 22 , and I am very far behind you. But I want to catch up this gap, to share other person who want acquired this knowledge ! In 2 word thank you

2:15 OH MY GOODNESS DON'T TOUCH it... oh it's on the foreground ok

[@coffeesstudios2122]

Did the ring even make it past the first second. Another good one. Keep them coming. Hope your having a good time in the states. That water looked cold.

[@nielsniels18]

Coffee's Forge It made it about 15 minutes, untill I picked it up :D

[@TimothyHall13]

Loving the basics! Thanks Alec!

[@michaeldiggs9663]

Yess finally I’ve been wanting to know how to make one!!

[@TheArmase]

I have watched many different people practice their craft, and many of them have done a great job of making me want to become a blacksmith. But you Alec? You sir make me believe that I could. I look forward to watching all your videos, and do so with my two young children (5 and 8). You are awesome, and my whole family loves watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@palidrab]

if english is hard, try to pronounce some Slovak words and you will regret what you said. :)

[@Michael-99022]

PLEASE make the sly Cooper Cain. It's uber cool and very unique

[@beaniecrab7597]

Wooo! Damascus steel ring plss!

[@mcdowellblacksmithing5233]

Thank you so much for the more instructional type videos much like you're older videos. I do love the project videos, You make some absolutely incredible pieces so please don't stop. For beginner blacksmiths this is almost gold. The basics are the most important. You're a great teacher and I appreciate it very much!

[@henrysheldon2654]

Alec I love these sort of vids. It’s ehelped bunces

[@Marcos-jv5rq]

Like number 60 I am brazilian 💚💛💙

[@thecraftofcreation1015]

Did anyone go to the David Blaine Tour?

[@farmerboy916]

Please make this a series for aspiring blacksmiths.

[@tommasofossati5123]

Your anvil is quiet How can you make a ring on an anvil with no ring?

[@noahisaak2974]

Officine Undici secure your anvil tightly to your base, the chain is a myth that is false

[@tommasofossati5123]

Noah Isaak i know My comment was a joke about making a ring on an anvil without the ring

[@caseadkins2413]

Cover the base of the anvil in liquid mercury

[@caseadkins2413]

Cody’sLab does a video on it

[@CornpopOG]

The old Scottish squeeze that sounds like a sex act

[@RetromagneticDesigns]

Thank you for making those 'easier' projects again! Many of us are just getting started with blacksmithing so it's a great thing to watch and learn stuff.^^

[@steinerfarm]

HEY ALEC , been watching you since you were at 250k subs now your almost at 1M . SO happy for you bud keep up the good work !!

[@stenzeliron6818]

"Scottish Squeeze" nice thats a new one to me hahaha

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Eric Stenzel i think it was out of context--- i didn’t bags of money stashed around the forge

[@jacobbenns6090]

My girlfriend is quite fond of the Scottish squeeze... The ring I made her you dirty minded bastards!

[@dajiban9325]

You should try forging a penny knife like Smiths did in the great depression.

[@dillonbarlow8046]

Can u do cable Damascus

[@harrys1824]

Making a 100% iron ring 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBackyardHappens]

I whole heartedly agree you should work on repetition and building technique. But if you don't try new things and jump in blind, I feel you can stunt creativity and a chance to learn some problem solving skills. That's just my .02. I love watching your videos and can't wait to try some of your methods. 👍

[@palletcabin-YR_Author]

Hope you found someone for the ring. My blacksmith is attempting a leaf ring and a snake ring.

[@Tondadrd]

4:00 Second video I have seen from you and now I noticed your hands. You have been Blacksmithing a LOT. In the other you said something like that you had a showcase when you were 13 so it makes sense. Try climbing, the finger muscles are very needed there! (Thought I would have to have a careful look at your arm to see how your muscles are doing.)

[@crokey64]

thank you for the detailed explanation of the trials and tribulations of working the material..... that's really interesting...ummmmmm, put it between our legs.....YIKES, better you than me, friend.......Roadrunner.... epic

[@chrisawesomesauce1036]

Great vid Alec

[@archamedesgadafi7181]

Bro, your videos are awesome. I’m a heavy fabricator in New Zealand. I made a few rail road anvils for something to do and it sparked my interest but there are next to no options for learning to blacksmith in this little country. So thanks for your great videos, gives me some direction.

[@xelAfeva]

how is he so hot , yet a perfect gentleman so polite and sweet , AND BE SO HARDCORE AND AWESOME 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@shivalrus]

Percy Jackson Riptide! That’s accurate to the books

[@DennisNestor]

6:50 would switching to a smaller hammer help in this situation? Not criticizing really just want to know what the advantages or disadvantages would be.

[@OuroborosArmory]

I like that you moved back to your old format. This is really nice to watch.

[@ambush_xd8317]

I want to blacksmith so bad but im 12 and im not sure my parents would give me 100 bucks.I will work fir it though and hopfully get permission from my parents.thanks for your vids keep it up!!😇😇😇😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@justinmaynard890]

Alec. We will get you to 1M subs and I have an awesome idea to get you to 2m. Do a collab with Demolition Ranch. Make Matt a Damascus slide for one of his pistols like a 1911 .45 or whatever. Perhaps something Damascus for an AR like a bolt. IDK use your imagination. Matt has three channels. Demolition Ranch. Off the Ranch and Vet Ranch. He’s got 5m subs and when you use your forging skills and your machining skills. Wow! Matt recently mentioned in one of his vids that The Arnold has a .45 1911 with a Damascus slide. I thought of you when I heard that.

[@whilomforge3402]

More hand forging! Also, where has Sam been? I haven’t been able to keep up with the channel for some time, but I feel like he hasn’t been around in a long time.

[@angelvillanueva7012]

PROJECT IDEA make a replica of the Goujian sword. Ancient Chinese sword of the king Goujian that maintained its sharpness even after 2000 years being buried due to the special alloy those blacksmiths made in that era.

[@ShapingSilver]

Mmm.. silver.. there is an idea. :-)

[@martinbiza3943]

PERFECT video for us, yours fans.... we need this ideas, what we can forge with basic skills, few basic tools and primitive "ground forge" :)

[@DaleModisette]

+Alec Steele I thought you may like this XXL Blacksmith Forge - Original Design: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLLZWqAebZ-hpo

[@iansayers2414]

"I think I was 13"... so wait, you're not 13 now? JK man, doing what you love keeps you looking young. Unless what you love is crack...

[@mjremy2605]

The content is useful and fun to watch. It is beautiful and skillful work. I learned a lot, but... 1. Verbal incontinence is hard on the ears. Don't talk even half as much. Strong silent men are more soothing to the ears. 2. Acting bouncy and playful around a furnace is projecting the wrong message to younger viewers. This is not a game. Get some gravitas in your video. You can burn yourself and your house down with such heat and sparks. Show respect for the potential danger. Younger viewers have no clue. This is irresponsible. Thank you for a lovely demo!

[@Daun0007]

ANOTHER PRODUCT IDEA make another ring using damascus steel

[@gorisenke]

Step 1 is finally finished. Well, mostly finished. There are still some things I need to do before I can officially drive again. But it’s close! And since it’s close, I can move on to getting my craft tools. Leather and metal. When I can get a heat source set up, I’m damn sure making these and the keychains. Awesome little projects. I’ll probably also attempt a sword because I’m stubborn.

[@TMWIEDMER]

Last year you tried to forge a meterorite with no sucess I just watch a video by AWC : Brisingr-Eragon-Man at Arms: Reforged I think you might watch. I would like you to try again ifyou want.

[@Biohazarus]

Well, Jimmy's hammer ain't new anymore, just say'ng On the other side, this hammer been bless by Alec +++value! Don't get me confused, like your blade and sword vid, but those 2 last are interesting as much!

[@quadlife6282]

Alec I challenge you to a very different challenge. It involves Damascus and swinging objects. As you can probably guess, it’s a balisong(aka butterfly knife). I have been making one and I want to see a pro make one with Damascus and I find it fun to make one and the challenge of making one. If you except my challenge, good luck.

[@suzyfrancis7895]

Love blacksmithing videos, and youre so insanely posh it makes them even better! LOVE that youre enjoying and profiting from your hobby!!

[@MrFrankRocco]

I am digging the revisit of the older vids. Although your voice hadn't cracked yet, your hammer skills where sharper at 13... Regardless, thanks!!!

[@darrelrhame9351]

BEEP! BEEP! LMAO! Great video, that copper ring video was the very first video of yours I ever watched!

[@nasa297]

I really enjoy watching your knife making videos.....But when you take the time to give instruction.....I LOVE it. These really make me to want to give it a try.

[@Chill018]

Haha Alec you made me laugh with "English language is hard".. (try any slavic like i.e. Serbian, you've been there) :) Great video though and loved the roadrunner ref :D

[@benn2026]

I’d really like to try this stuff but I don’t have a whole lot of money or time for classes or anything. But, I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I’m thinking I could probably do some basic stuff just going for it and trying and if it doesn’t work trying again in my spare time. That could work, right? (Don’t really know who I’m asking, but I guess it doesn’t matter)

[@tonybowers9490]

"The good 'ole Scottish Squeeze." Oh yeah, ahem... that's a blacksmithing term. My imagination went a bit wild there for a second.

[@michaelandersen5453]

Alec this is the stuff I loved watching at first. Then you got off on this craziness which at my age is wasted time. But now I’m back because you are showing the skill that makes you so outstanding. What is funny is that I just watched a vid from black bear forge (who by the way gave you a nice compliment) about work flow and where your tools like presses ,avails,and forges should be.

[@warriormaiden9829]

He pulls up the video from when he was 13, and at first I thought he had taken some helium before narrating that bit.... And then I realized, no, that's his 13 yr old voice!!! XD

[@whackojacko596]

Hey Alec, might be an interesting project, how about making a Damascus serrated knife? would be interesting to see how you would do the serrations, keeping them even, equally spaced and sharp??

[@kitimitsu10]

I have absolutely no interest in blacksmithing but I enjoy watching the process. Whether it is making a damascus sword or leather scabbard or small projects like this sweet ring. You could basically make anything and I would watch it!!! Keep up the great work, love your channel Alec.

[@acyour]

this is Acyour's wife. We would really like to see you make Mehrunne's Razor from Skyrim with your raindrop Damascus in the middle, Also, how much would you want for it as we would be willing to pay for it.

[@jam1324]

Great ring Alec, I am having trouble tracking down affordable 10mm Gold stock. Do you have any leads to where I should look?!

[@jmcr71795]

Wouldn't a "rose bud" torch, or even a "Tiger" torch, clamped by your anvil, make it a bit easier for re-heats, when doing small stuff?